Presenters

Park & Finnegan

Jenica Park and Ryan Finnegan

Abstract

Since the mid 1980s, educators have championed the positive effects of group work on language acquisition (Chen & Hird, 2006). Furthermore, many TESOL professionals and researchers have investigated the factors that influence student interaction during group work, and therefore promote or hinder language learning (Sachs et al., 2003).  We would like to use this framework to analyze the dynamics of classroom communities in a more holistic sense. 

Instead of focusing on...

Paul Johnson

Workshop (45 minutes)

Paul Johnson, Changshin University
 

Abstract
This workshop seeks to show the many benefits of developing and using adventure style role playing games (ARPGs) for language development and, through a hands on experience, helps teachers create and implement their own.

1. The many benefits of ARPGs.
2. An explanation of traditional RPG game mechanics.
3. How to develop one’s own ARPG to best suit specific student needs.
4....

Paul Leeming

(Concurrent Session) 

Paul Leeming, Kindau University
 

Abstract
Students are placed into small groups to provide opportunities for language acquisition, but how does emergent leadership influence the subsequent interaction? This study measured perceptions of leadership among members in small groups, and considered how leadership influenced the interaction considering language related episodes, and a qualitative analysis of the conversations....

Peter Burden

(Concurrent Session) 

Peter Burden, Okayama Shoka University, Japan
 

Abstract
Student evaluation of teaching administered through end of semester surveys is widespread in tertiary education. One of the main purposes is for teachers to improve their teaching through utilizing the results of both quantitative and qualitative data produced. This longitudinal study involving 163 students compares two methods of gaining qualitative...

Peter Roger

International Conference 2019
Featured Session

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As language teachers, many of us look only within our own discipline for new ideas about how to approach our teaching, despite the fact that there are similar challenges involved in the learning of skills and knowledge in all areas of human endeavor. The changing landscape in medical education has many striking parallels with developments in language education. Recent trends in medical education include an evolving emphasis on outcomes, patient...

Plenary: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto

Director, International Teacher Development Institute
Co-author of Let’s Go

Let’s Go has the distinction of being the first EFL course book series for children, and of remaining one of the world’s best-selling course books through four editions over 25+ years. As co-author, Barbara has seen trends come and go in materials design for young learners, but some fundamentals have withstood the test of time. She will talk about these in terms of guidelines that can help teachers create...

Punahm Park & Christopher Redmond

(Concurrent Session) 

Punahm Park, Duksung Women's University
Christopher Redmond, Duksung Women's University
 

Abstract
This study was designed to explore the efficiency of the learner-centered digital storytelling project by integrating technology into a college English program. To observe the effects of the learner collaborative digital storytelling approach in the foreign language classroom, we administrated a pre- and post- questionnaire to 127...

Randlee Reddy

Mixed • Room 204 • 15:00

Learner motivation / creativity Student engagement

No two students are alike in how they may approach learning. Arguably, no two classes are ever the same, even if the same content or course is being taught. Each class has its own unique atmosphere. Similarly, not every student learns or interacts in the same way. The goal of the instructor is to develop and promote a learning environment that encourages active participation from all students. Students learn in diverse ways, which can be further complicated by majors...

Rebekah Gordon

(Concurrent Session) 

Rebekah Gordon, US Department of State English Language Fellow Program
 

Abstract
In the past few years, the concept of "blackout poetry" has been popularized by Austin Kleon. In short, "blackout poetry," or erasure poetry, is a form of found poetry in which poems are created from already-written text, such as newspapers, dictionaries, novels, or advertisements by crossing out, or "blacking out," the unnecessary words and letters. The...

Reece Randall — President

Reece Randall is currently serving as a visiting professor at Gangneung-Wonju National University (GWNU). He is a South African with over 8 years of experience in the Republic of Korea as a scholar, director and educator in Busan, Seoul, Seongnam, Wonju and Gangneung. He brings a diverse skill set gained from a background in EFL pedagogy, financial management and leadership roles in academic programs – as well as volunteering for education, conservation, and community outreach initiatives – in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The Welsh name, Reece, stands for “enthusiasm” – a wealth of...

Reynolds, Eric

Dr. Eric Reynolds

Abstract

No, gents (and ladies) this research special interest group (R-SIG) workshop will not help you to make that proposal! Instead, this workshop will help participants with little, lots, or no experience at all in making conference presentation proposals to write a better and more successful conference proposal.  Specifically focusing on the KOTESOL International conference’s and the TESOL Convention’s call for proposals, which are due on May 31st and June 1st respectively, we will look at the various requirements for proposal...

Rhoda Makhanya

Research • Room 203 • 14:25

Learner motivation / creativity

Heads of English departments and English teachers are concerned about South Korean students who are losing enthusiasm or interest in the learning of English as a second language. There are many factors that might be the cause of the problem, but my focus is on the ones that students lack motivation and that course materials are boring and meaningless. In this presentation I’ll explain how Project-Based learning can spice up lessons and how it can be implemented....

Richard Schlight

Skills • Room 202 • 10:00

Academic Writing Instruction

This workshop is intended as a forum in which writing instructors and tutors can share their approaches towards non-fiction EFL writing instruction and discuss the techniques that work best for them in given situations. We will focus on such big picture issues as helping students generate ideas, understand weak versus strong arguments, plan their essays, support their claims, and cite their sources. From a technical standpoint, we will discuss the technical problems in student...

Richard Waddell & William Coward (Invited Speakers)

Invited Session - International Conference 2016

Professional development is not easy to get right in a profession where teachers move on within a few months. This presentation will attempt to show how professional development from the beginning of the work experience of sessional English teachers will have a positive effect on the retention and professionalism of staff. It will describe the mentor system put into place by ACE in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for new teachers and the ongoing culture of observations created at the school. It will...