Presenters

James Kimball

Onnuri • Onnuri Hall • 11:00

Young Learners • Classroom Management SIG

Young Learners need to be emotionally invested in classroom activities to succeed. Unfortunately, YLs can be easily distracted or bored. There are a host of reasons why it is difficult to sustain YLs’ motivation: activity type, lesson sequencing, language content, time-on-task, the teacher's role, classmates, home life, diet, sleep, etc. The list is endless. It should come as no surprise that creating and sustaining positive learning...

Jared McKee

Motivation • Room 107 • 15:00

Learner motivation / creativity

Reading is a skill that many students are struggling with everywhere, across the world. Combine that with second language learning in English, it can be a challenge to motivate students to read. In this interactive presentation and workshop, I will talk about my strategies for getting students to be interested and active in their learning English through engaging activities and lessons that are fun and meaningful. Activities include close...

Jean Kirschenmann & Ee Chan Noh

(Concurrent Session) 

Jean Kirschenmann, Hawaii Pacific University
Ee Chan Noh, Hawaii Pacific University
 

Abstract
While communicative language teaching encourages learner-learner interaction and the Korean Ministry of Education endorses it, it is often difficult to achieve. With a novel look at language teaching "materials," this workshop addresses concerns of teachers who find students reluctant to interact or have difficulty...

Jeffrey Walter - Member-at-large

Jeffrey Walter has been teaching EFL for over fifteen years, including more than a  decade in Korea. He has taught in a wide variety of settings and to different age groups. He started as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in elementary and middle schools with the JET Programme in rural Japan, before moving to Korea where here has worked at a hagwon, an intensive teacher-training program, and three universities. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Sangji University in Wonju, where he has been since  2009. Jeffrey has an MA in Applied Linguistics from University of New England. His...

Jenny (Jennifer) Morgan

(Concurrent Session) 

Jenny (Jennifer) Morgan, Wayo Women's University, Chiba, Japan
 

Abstract
Language teachers often rush into content teaching at the beginning of a course without properly inducting their freshmen students who are crossing from the Senior High School learning environment to the University learning environment. As a result, these students can miss out on opportunities to learn both inside and outside the classroom....

Jessica Barraza

(Concurrent Session) 

Jessica Barraza, Educational Consultant and Owner of SYNTICATE Educational Services
 

Abstract
Linking the language in meaningful ways can help facilitate the learning of new vocabulary words while making grammar connections too. By observing these methods used by young children learning their native languages, researchers explored the notion that second language learners, even as adults, could likewise be more successful by making meaningful relationships between words and objects rather...

Jessica Magnusson

Technology • Room 201 • 16:00

Technology • Hagwon administration & management

Teachers and administrators often find themselves bogged down with repetitive tasks such as tracking attendance, grading student homework and quizzes, writing report cards and contacting students and parents. Doing some or all of these regular tasks manually can be very time-consuming, and can lead to exhaustion. In addition, teachers and administrators often look towards costly software or learning management systems to find...

Ji-young Suh

Poster • Hallway • All day

Air transportation has become a necessary part of globalization and the role of flight attendants as well as their communication competence has become vital factors in the success of the aviation business. This presentation looks at Content-Based Instruction (CBI) English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Course materials which the presenter designed specifically for cabin crew. The purpose of this course material project was to develop learner-centered ESP materials that integrate CBI and situational language...

Jill Murray

International Conference 2018
Featured Session

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In language assessment, grades for fluency are usually based on a candidate’s ability to speak smoothly and to minimize hesitation, self-correction, repetition, and the frequency and length of pauses. For example, in the category of discourse management, Cambridge proficiency descriptors value the ability “to produce extended stretches of discourse with very little hesitation.” IELTS fluency and coherence descriptors, value the...

Joanne McCuaig

(Promo) 1:00-1:45 pm Zoom

The University of Birmingham, UK, is pleased to offer an information session about the distance (and campus-based) M.A. programs it offers in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. Topics covered include: structure of the program, courses offered, program expectations, timelines, and program costs. As well, we will be talking about how to be successful in your M.A. studies with Birmingham and if this program is a fit for your needs. Questions are always welcome and if you can't attend the...

Jocelyn Wright

Jocelyn Wright is Assistant Professor in the English Language and Literature Department at Mokpo National University. She obtained an honor’s degree in linguistics, has done graduate studies in the field of education, and is also CELTA certified. She began teaching English in 1999 and has taught EFL in a variety of contexts, not only in Korea but also in France, French-Canada, and the Dominican Republic. Because of her growing interest in critical education and social justice, she formed this SIG in 2015. She is still the main group facilitator and admin. If you have any questions or would...

Jocelyn Wright - Founder and Leadership Support

Jocelyn has taught in Canada, the Dominican Republic, France, and Korea. She has been teaching English as well as content courses at Mokpo National University since 2007. Her desire to understand social justice issues better and to try to teach students critically and justly led her to found the Social Justice SIG. After being the main coordinator during the initial years (2015~2018), Jocelyn has since (2018~) shifted to the role of Leadership Support. She hopes to continue facilitating discussions on the SIG’s Facebook page and providing support and mentoring to current and new leaders of...

John Campbell-Larsen

(Concurrent Session) 

John Campbell-Larsen, Kyoto Wonen's University
 

Abstract
This workshop will investigate three features of conversational language: 1) discourse markers such as well', 'you know' and 'I mean', 2) backchannel language such as 'uh huh', 'right', and 3) interactional question strategies. The presenter will give a brief outline of the importance of these points for helping students to engage in...

Jon Nordmeyer

Featured Session - International Conference 2015

An asset-based approach to instruction builds on learners’ strengths and helps students to take ownership for their learning. Differentiating instruction builds on individual students’ creativity, proficiency levels, and background knowledge. This not only develops academic language but also critical thinking skills. Using the WIDA English language development framework, participants will explore a writing activity at different proficiency levels.
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