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KOTESOL Proceedings 2024 Now Available Online
KOTESOL Proceedings 2024 is now available online! This compilation of selected papers based on the authors' presentations at the 2024 Korea TESOL International Conference (April 27-28) includes 17 research papers, 1 action research paper, 5 workshop reports, 3 pecha kucha sessions, 1 dialogue session, and 2 invited speaker papers ㅡ 29 papers in all, 330 pages covering many of the various aspects of TEFL. We hope you find within these pages an abundance of information of relevance to your research, your work situation, and your professional development.
Players on the World...
By Webeditor Publications on November 13, 2024 - 5:13pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL Proceedings |Read more2024–2025 KOTESOL NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICERS
At the 2024 KOTESOL Annual Business Meeting, held online on November 1, the results of the national elections were announced. National elected officers serve a one-year term. The Nominations and Elections Committee extends its congratulations to KOTESOL’s newly elected national officers.
President
Lindsay Herron
First Vice-President
Mike Peacock
Second Vice-President
Wesley Martin
Secretary
Heidi Vande Voort Nam
Nominations and Elections Committee Chair
David Shaffer
Service Awards Presented at 2024 Annual Business Meeting
At the conclusion of Korea TESOL's annual business meeting on Friday, November 1, KOTESOL President Lindsay Herron recognized a variety of volunteers for their exceptional service to the organization between November 2023 and October 2024.
The following awards were announced:
Recognitions for Service
Allison Bill, Facebook Group Administrator Anika Casem, Nominations & Electons Committee Chair, Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter President Tyler Clark, Suwon-Gyeonggi Chapter President Robert J. Dickey, Sponsorship Committee Chair, Webservices Team, Facebook Group Administrator... By Webeditor National on November 1, 2024 - 3:03pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read moreVote for your 2025 Busan-Gyeongnam Officers
Voting is open until November 15th by 11:59 pm KST.
To see the candidates click HERE.
To cast your vote click HERE.
By Webeditor Busan on November 1, 2024 - 1:20am | 0 Comments | Busan-Gyeongnam |Read moreDCC November Online Workshop: Stewart Gray
Presenter: Stewart Gray
Date and Time: Weds, November 13th, 8pm KST
Presentation: Designing Tasks and Materials
Longtime members of KOTESOL will need no introduction to Stewart - his reputation for imaginative, instructive ideas about teaching precede him and no doubt many of you have either met him or seen his presentations at KOTESOL events in the past. Since moving to China, the DCC hasn't had the privilege to have him present for us - until now. The workshop he'll present will showcase some of the new work he's been doing, so we're really honoured to have him...
By Webeditor Daejeon on October 25, 2024 - 3:34pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreTick... Tick... Time Is Running Out on Voting
Only a few days remain until voting closes for the 2024 KOTESOL national elections. If you have not cast your ballot yet as a member, do so now before the October 27 deadline. Don't forfeit your voting right as a KOTESOL member!
You can access your personal ballot through an email sent to you on October 6 (or later if you took out a membership after Oct. 6). After reading the information contained in that email, you may begin voting by clicking on one of the options under "President" near the bottom of that email.
A reminder notice via email will be sent Saturday morning to...
By Webeditor Elections on October 24, 2024 - 12:57am | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreSeoul KOTESOL Chapter 2024 Elections
To all members of the Seoul KOTESOL Chapter:
The Seoul KOTESOL Chapter will be holding elections! Nominations for Seoul KOTESOL officer positions for the one-year period from the election dates 2024-2025 will be open from October 19 until the end of the day on Tuesday, November 19. Registered KOTESOL members belonging to the Seoul chapter may nominate candidates or may run for a position. Candidates should be Seoul chapter members and should submit their statement of interest:
Position Descriptions (in PDF attached to this newsletter)
Election candidate form
...
By Webeditor Seoul on October 18, 2024 - 12:53pm | 0 Comments | Seoul |Read moreNew Domestic Partnership With KASEE
KOTESOL is pleased to announce a new domestic partnership with the Korea Association of Secondary English Education (KASEE)! KOTESOL president Lindsay Herron and KASEE president Chae Kwan Jung signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on October 12 in Gwangju, in the midst of events during the first day of the 2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference & KOTESOL National Conference. The MOU pledges mutual promotion of events, a presentation slot and fee-waiver for a representative to each organization's international conference, and an interest in other forms of cooperation. Welcome to...
By Webeditor National on October 17, 2024 - 3:45pm | 0 Comments | |Read more2024 KOTESOL National Conference a Resounding Success
The 2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference & KOTESOL National Conference, held October 11-13, 2024, at Gwangju National University of Education's Punghyang Munhwa-gwan, was a resounding success!
By the numbers:
~210 participants total (97 onsite presenters + 42 online presenters + 70 regular onsite attendees)
81 in-person sessions (16 hours total)
37 online (asynchronous) sessions
~25 volunteers
24 nationalities
23 countries of residence
3 amazing days of connection and conviviality
Thank you to all the volunteers, presenters,...
By Webeditor National Conference on October 15, 2024 - 5:35pm | 0 Comments | 2024 National Conference |Read moreHAN - The Autumn 2024 Issue Now Online
What's been happening around Korea TESOL recently? Keep up with the news and goings-on with the just-out Autumn edition of Korea TESOL Happenings and News (HAN). This issue contains 22 pages of info on what our National Council committees are doing, what our chapters are providing our members, and what our SIGs are delving into, in addition to featuring a KOTESOL member in Member Spotlight.
See the contents of HAN 1-3 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!
By Webeditor Publications on October 15, 2024 - 11:32am | 0 Comments | Happenings and News |Read more
Represent KOTESOL at the 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2025
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The application deadline is fast approaching, and interesting parties need to apply by October 24th.
44th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2025
Exploring the New Frontiers of ELT for a Better Tomorrow:
Innovative Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment
January 24-25, 2025
Swissotel Ratchada, Bangkok, Thailand
https://tesol.conferences.in.th/
Representatives for this...
By Webeditor Outreach on October 14, 2024 - 7:35pm | 0 Comments | International Outreach Committee (IOC) |Read moreHave You Voted?
Have you voted yet? Many current KOTESOL members have yet to cast their ballot. If you are one of them, you can vote now. The voting period closes in less than two weeks (on Oct. 27). Don't be late. Vote now.
You can access your personal ballot through an email sent to you on October 6. After reading the information contained in that email, you may begin voting by clicking on one of the options under "President" near the bottom of that email.
By Webeditor Elections on October 14, 2024 - 4:36pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read more
Vote Now in KOTESOL's 2024 National Elections
It's that time of the year again. It's time to vote leaders into place for 2025. You can vote now by using your official KOTESOL National Elections online ballot. If you are currently a member of KOTESOL you should have received an email that has given you access to your online ballot with instructions via Survey Monkey. Your ability to access your ballot is tied to the email account that has been saved in your KOTESOL profile. You may want to check your junk mail box in case your ballot was filtered out as SPAM. This year's voting period is from October 6th- October 27th.
Happy...
By Webeditor Elections on October 6, 2024 - 4:42pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreNotice of Proposed Amendment to the Bylaws (2024)
In accordance with the KOTESOL Bylaws, Article X, we are hereby notifying members of a proposed amendment to the KOTESOL Bylaws, which will be voted on at the 2024 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) on November 1. All current KOTESOL members whose memberships are valid at least through November 1 are eligible to vote.
The attached proposal for an amendment to the KOTESOL Bylaws has been properly presented to the national president and endorsed by at least five (5) members in good standing (Bylaws Article X).
Notice effictive October 1, 2024.
By Webeditor National on October 1, 2024 - 12:41pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreDCC November Symposium & Thanksgiving Dinner
Pre-registration link: https://forms.gle/pcw9Dsjbfj61ogF69
Schedule: https://koreatesol.org/sites/default/files/pdf_publications/24%20Symposi...
Location: Woosong University, Building W16 (5th floor) https://naver.me/xLWrkDTa
Pre-registration link: https://forms.gle/pcw9Dsjbfj61ogF69
By Webeditor Daejeon on September 26, 2024 - 1:56pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read more
Making Connections at the September JNJ KOTESOL Meeting
September 21st saw our first meeting since the summer break. A popup market was held in
conjunction with our meeting, opening early to welcome shoppers and attendees. We had
silk bags and clothes and sweets, jewelry, Turkish-Arabic food, Hanji ornaments and
accessories, crocheted art and calligraphy. After a short time for shopping we had our first
presenter. KC Washington showed how to use active listening to make connections between
students, which increases interest and helps develop conversation. A good conversation is
like a tree because one sprout...
2024 Nominations and Elections
HELP TEACHERS BY RUNNING FOR OFFICE!
If you have been debating about running for office there is still time to get involved. Officers put time, energy, and passion into organizing and managing professional development events and opportunities for educators across the country. The duties of being an elected officer require a good bit of effort and work, but there are a number of advantages to holding an office. In the process of helping other teachers with self-development, our officers gain access to opportunities that naturally arise from being in office and collaborating with...
By Webeditor Elections on September 14, 2024 - 2:22pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreStarting your publications career with Action Research
Regular Chapter Meeting for SeptemberDate: Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 15:00 to 17:00
Location: UCC Center: Downtown Daegu
Many teachers are looking for opportunities to prove their value to employers, along with improving their classroom teaching. Research is welcomed at many schools, but can be scary for those who haven't done much since their formal schooling. Classroom-based Action Research may provide the best of all worlds - reflecting on your students and classroom to improve performances all around, and demonstrating both your continuing professional development...
By Webeditor Daegu on September 11, 2024 - 12:48pm | 0 Comments | Daegu-Gyeongbuk |Read moreGreat Opportunities to Represent KOTESOL Abroad!
There are several great upcoming opportunities to represent KOTESOL at our partner organizations' conferences!
18th International ELTAI Conference
"Exploring Languages and Literatures Evolving Pedagogical Practices"
October 23-26
The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
https://www.eltaiconferences.in/
Application deadline: September 14th
11th BELTA International Conference 2024
“Re/Envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education”
December 6-7, 2024
North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
...
TEC - The Autumn 2024 Issue
September is upon us, bringing milder temperatures and refreshing breezes – perfect weather for reading. And it just so happens that for your fall ELT reading, we announce the publication of the Autumn 2024 issue of The English Connection (aka TEC). In addition to the President's Message and Editorial, this issue includes six ELT articles (including one by the renowned William Littlewood), a book review, and our three regular columns.
What does congruence have to do with language teaching materials? What are "locus of control" and "learned helplessness"? How is AI positioned in the...
By Webeditor Publications on August 31, 2024 - 2:58pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreNominations Open September 1
Nominations for elected National Council positions are open during September 1-27, 2024. For details, go to the Nomination and Elections pages at https://koreatesol.org/elections.
Members are encouraged to participate in the KOTESOL national elections, either as a candidate or as a voter (or both!). The nominations period runs from September 1 to 27, and candidates’ information and endorsements will be available online throughout the voting period (October 6-27).
Information on official candidates will be uploaded to the website as it becomes available.
Information on...
By Webeditor Elections on August 28, 2024 - 6:29pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreRepresent KOTESOL at the 11th BELTA International Conference 2024
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 11th BELTA International Conference 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (registration fees waived, free conference pass, participation in VIP events) to one successful applicant. Applications must be submitted by September 7th for consideration.
Apply now for a chance to represent KOTESOL as a featured speaker at the conference!
11th BELTA International Conference 2024
“Re/Envisioning Paradigms in...
Call for Proposed Amendments to Constitution & Bylaws, 2024
KOTESOL's Annual Business Meeting (ABM) will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, starting at 7 p.m., in accordance with the KOTESOL Constitution & Bylaws. (Find information about attending the ABM here.)
During the ABM, any proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws will be voted upon by all members in attendance. Please submit any proposed amendments (along with five endorsements from other current members) to the KOTESOL president by September 30. These will be distributed online and electronically (via email) at least 30 days prior to the ABM.
The Bylaws can...
By Webeditor National on August 20, 2024 - 8:27pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreKorea TESOL Journal 20-1 Online Now
The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 20-1) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains six research papers (see Table of Contents below).
Members can view the table of contents and download a copy HERE. (Remember to log in first.)
If you are not yet a KOTESOL member, you can enjoy our complimentary paper HERE.
And you can join KOTESOL HERE.
View back issues of the Korea TESOL Journal HERE.
Print versions (hardcopies) of this volume will be available to members upon request, free of charge (one copy...
By Webeditor Publications on August 1, 2024 - 8:45pm | 0 Comments | Korea TESOL Journal |Read moreDCC September Online Workshop
Presenter: John Breckenfeld
Date and Time: 11 September, 8:00 p.m.
Presentation: Beyond Small Talk – Classroom Interviews as Formative Tasks to Improve ELs’ Communication Fluency
Abstract: Classroom interview tasks offer students many benefits and opportunities, and have huge potential for speaking and listening fluency development. For example, students may select discussion topics, create interview-style questions, formulate follow-up questions on-the-spot, and analyze audio recordings of speaking tasks. Additionally, when conducted as formative practice...
By Webeditor Daejeon on July 25, 2024 - 3:13pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read moreHAN - The Summer 2024 Issue Now Online
It's hard to believe that a quarter of the year has already passed since the publication of the inaugural issue of Korea TESOL Happenings and News, but it has! And here we present you with the second issue -- 28 pages that lets you know what's going on in all aspects of KOTESOL: from chapter and SIG events to an international conference review, a look at what committees and members are doing, and Member Spotlight. Read it all collected here in one publication.
See the contents of HAN 1-2 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!
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By Webeditor Publications on July 15, 2024 - 3:01am | 0 Comments | Happenings and News |Read moreWelcome, Incheon Chapter!
At the KOTESOL National Council meeting on June 23, the Council approved a proposal to create a new Incheon Chapter, bringing KOTESOL to a total of ten active chapters nationwide. Members can now select Incheon as their home chapter in their profiles (My account --> Edit --> Chapter --> Save), and it's an option when people join or renew. The new chapter, helmed by acting president Victor Reeser, has plans to host events starting in August.
Welcome, Incheon Chapter!
By Webeditor National on June 27, 2024 - 10:03am | 0 Comments | |Read moreTeaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education
Stewart Gray joins Daegu Chapter Saturday, June 22 at 3pm for a session on
Teaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education
at the UCC Center in Downtown Daegu.
See Event Listing for more information.
Map to Daegu Chapter Meetings at UCC Center.
By Robert Dickey on June 17, 2024 - 9:57am | 0 Comments | Daegu-Gyeongbuk |Read moreKorea TESOL Journal 19-2 Online Now
The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 19-2) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains seven research papers, two brief reports, and two book reviews (see Table of Contents below).
Members can view the table of contents and download a copy: HERE. (Remember to log in first.)
If you are not yet a KOTESOL member, you can enjoy our complimentary paper HERE.
And you can join KOTESOL HERE.
View back issues of the Korea TESOL Journal: HERE.
Print versions (hardcopies) of this volume will be available to...
By Webeditor Publications on June 1, 2024 - 12:58am | 0 Comments | Korea TESOL Journal |Read moreTEC - The Summer 2024 Issue Now Online
June is upon us, heralding the beginning of summer and, at the same time, announcing the publication of the Summer issue of The English Connection. Within its pages, you will find five ELT articles, two book reviews, and three regular columns -- that's right, three columns. The Classroom Connection is debuting in this issue.
Can lessons be presented as stories? Can classes be monitored more efficiently? Can AI help in publishing coloring books? What do international students think about university life in Korea? And what in the world is hip-hop pedagogy? Find the answers to all...
By Webeditor Publications on May 31, 2024 - 10:32pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read more