Welcome to our Seoul Chapter Unconference!
Facilitators: Elizabeth May & Christopher Miller
Location: Gwanghwamun, Seoul --
Digital Josun Ilbo [Gwanghwamun Station] Education Center
After the KOTESOL International Conference at the end of April, many of us are full of inspiration and ready to gather for a brainstorming sesh. This "unconference" is a chance to gather and discuss various ideas and ways to implement new pedagogy you would like to share. Attendees may, if they wish, informally lead a 5 minute discussion or bring materials they wish to present.
Potential ideas include: best ways to spice up 'banal' elements of instruction or best practice for converting things that have traditionally been delivered via lectures into tasks that are more aligned with kinesthetic principles, or get students actively processing material. Sites, tips, and tricks you have tried or want to get feedback on. ChatGPT and how to establish parameters of its use. Anything pertaining to the realm of teaching, welcome.
This unconference is open to people teaching students of all levels and ages, or ELT students themselves who wish to listen in on the inner workings of educational planning.
Facilitators:
Lizzie is currently a lecturer at Sangmung University, General Education Department. She has completed both her MA (Education) and MEd (Applied Linguistics). She is also TESOL certified. Lizzie has been teaching English overseas for several years, first in Thailand before moving to South Korea. She has taught all age ranges from kindergarten through to adults. Lizzie has a great interest in sociolinguistics, technology in education and professional development for those in the education field. She currently serves as the co-president for the Seoul KOTESOL chapter.
Christopher Miller has been living in South Korea since 2010 and holds an MSEd in TESOL from Sehandoah University. He currently serves as interim treasurer for the KOTESOL Seoul Chapter and is head English teacher at Daeil Foreign Language High School.
