Presenters
Raymond Bryer
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Raymond Bryer, Jeonju National University of Education
Abstract
This presentation provides ideas for using English movies in class as a method to introduce target vocabulary and grammar structures and promote conversation. It reports on the methods used in a course taught to pre-service teachers. Students watched a specific film every week for homework. That movie then formed the basis of each week's lecture....
Rebekah Gordon
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(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
(ELT and Culture) Webinar Library
Global Citizenship Education (GCED) via Online Debate
This presentation will provide participants with an understanding of how different activities and formats of debate can be incorporated in an ELT context via online learning. It will showcase debate as an educational model that can not only develop fundamental academic and language skills but also promote critical thinking and Global Citizenship Education (GCED). The session will support teachers by interactively modeling different approaches to conducting formal and informal...
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...
Rey Mangarin, Wendie D. Cutillon, & Rebecca C. Sagot
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Research Report (20 minutes)
Rey Mangarin, Sto.Tomas National High School
Wendie D. Cutillon, Sto.Tomas National High School
Rebecca C. Sagot, Division of Davao del Norte
Abstract
This research study narrates the effectiveness and provides proof of how the Teaching of Research in English Language can be effective with the use of Project Based Learning and Journal Type Approach among junior and senior high school students in both public and private schools...
Reynolds, Eric
Make that proposal!
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...
Rhett Burton & Leonie Overbeek
KOTESOL National Conference 2018(Special Session)
Rhett Burton, Burton’s English School
Leonie Overbeek, Hwaseong Board of Education: Seosin Middle School
Abstract
What will happen when you or your school aren't interested in renewing your teaching contract? Will you find a new job, leave Korea, or start up your own educational based business. These are all possible and there are lots of opportunities.
These opportunities won't be easy though. These transitions won't be the 'Low Risk / High Reward...
Rhoda Makhanya
Research • Room 203 • 14:25
Project-Based learning: A method to spice up lessons.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 Lee
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Richard Lee, Kurume Institute of Technology
Abstract
In university classrooms, student reticence toward speaking in class can be a major obstacle in oral English education of low-level learners in their first-year. Students' reluctance to engage in class activities can have a negative effect on the atmosphere of the class and the silence following a teacher's question can be disheartening to even the most confident instructor. This presentation...
Richard Schlight
Skills • Room 202 • 10:00
EFL Academic Writing Instruction WorkshopAcademic 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 Steven Eigenberg
Skills • Room 202 • 11:00
Practicing fluency alone? ABSOLUTELY! How about accuracy? MAYBE!Developing Student Skills (Vocab, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
Internationally known tests (such as IELTS) show that Korean student production skills lag behind their reception skills. Practicing reception alone (reading and listening) students have many options for practice (videos, books, comics). BUT practicing production alone is problematic.
It would be a wonderful thing if 2nd language learners could always be with a native or near native speaker for...
Richard Waddell & William Coward (Invited Speakers)
Invited Session - International Conference 2016
Developing Teachers for the Long HaulProfessional 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...
Rob Dickey - Sponsorship Chair
Rob Dickey has been engaged with KOTESOL since his first conference in 1995, is a past-president for this organization, and has been involved with ELT conferences management for over 25 years (and managed his first professional conference aboard the Queen Mary in 1984!). A former NGOs executive in California, Rob has taught a number of subjects, mostly English under a content-based instruction paradigm, for more than 30 years. Now retired from Keimyung University, he resides in Miryang (Gyeongsangnamdo), has been involved with Sponsorship for KOTESOL for nearly 20 years, and teaches...
Rob Dickey, Facilitator
Rob Dickey has been involved in his own professional development, and as a trainer and facilitator, for over 18 years. He is a past president of KOTESOL, a former facilitator of this SIG (when it was known as Teacher Development and Education SIG) and has served in numerous other offices for KOTESOL and other professional and scholarly societies.
Rob Whyte
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Rob Whyte, Busan University of Foreign Studies
Abstract
Many of us have heard about inquiry-based learning, and its potential contribution to student success inside the classroom, and beyond. But how do we transform this vague concept into specific lessons that improve the quality and clarity of EFL student writing? By the end of this presentation, you will have one answer to that question. You'll learn a four-step critical thinking framework that helps students write...
Robert S. Murphy
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Sunday Plenary Session - International Conference 2015
The Benefits of Inquiry-Based LearningAre you interested in Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), but are not sure about the benefits? In this session, you will learn to be confident about IBL, learn how to implement neuro-based IBL pedagogy, and learn about cutting-edge doctoral research in neuro-education. Neuroscience is finally catching up with Dewey and Vygotsky, and the results are amazing! This plenary session will (1) provide neuroscientific facts that all language teachers should know and take to heart, (2)...
Robert S. Murphy (Featured Session)
Featured Session - International Conference 2016
7 Brain-Friendly Ways to Foster Deeper Understanding and Autonomy in Your ClassroomDeeper understanding. Sounds good, but what is it? — and how can we foster it in the classroom? Neuroscience is helping us remove the guesswork! Come hear about seven well-researched cutting-edge tactics that greatly enhance understanding, autonomy, leadership, and students' feelings of ownership toward the teaching material. Learn how to implement them into your own teaching context. It will make your job easier — and your students will thank...
Rod Ellis
International Conference 2019
Plenary Session
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Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is now the approach mandated by a number of educational authorities in Asia. In my talk, I will show how task-based language teaching (TBLT) grew out of communicative language teaching, drawing on both second language acquisition research and theories of education. I will trace its development from its early days, pointing to the multiple influences that have helped to shape its evolution. I will address key issues...
Roger Fusselman
(Material Design) 3:00-3:45 pm Zoom
Maximizing Creativity When Planning Lessons
Creativity canceled them any problems teachers may face, but being creative can be difficult when teachers feel burdened by the circular an institutional pressures of their work. How does a teacher take command of materials and curriculum and become one's most creative self? The principles illustrated in the workshop focus on four skills: seeing the world with an integrative frame of mind, using specific values to fill your subconscious, applying techniques for advancing one's ideas further,...
Roger Fusselman
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Workshop (45 minutes)
Roger Fusselman, Joongbu University
Abstract
Storytelling is a creative form of expression that engages the speaker’s mind and emotions. It appeals to all audiences, and has become increasingly important as a means of discussion and persuasion. Unfortunately, concepts such as conflict, climax, and resolution can be difficult to conceptualize and to learn. This presentation emphasizes the skills and techniques needed to present storytelling, based on...
Roger Fusselman
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Roger Fusselman, Sookmyung Women's University
Abstract
TED Talks are high-interest, academic, and often inspirational talks useful in the university classroom. The ted.com website provides great support for many talks. However, even with such help, teachers can find it hard to focus on what is important in the lecture while being overly involved in details that arise in the talk.
Based on the presenter's experience in TED Talks courses, this...
Rosa Dene David
(ELT and Critical Disability Studies) Webinar Library
Teaching Strategies to Optimize Accessibility and Inclusivity for Students with Learning Disabilities
As an educator, have you ever struggled to find appropriate strategies to support students who seem to be having difficulties meeting the learning objectives while ensuring that the rest of the class receives high-quality instruction? By differentiating classroom tasks, educators have moved away from “the one size fits all” classroom a more equitable model of teaching that notes the that there is no such thing as a “...
Rose Golder-Novic
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Rose Golder-Novick, English Language Fellow
Abstract
Improvisation is not only for entertainment in a theater. Improvisation games and activities help English language learners build public speaking skills, practice authentic (ie unplanned) language, and foster collaboration in the classroom. In this workshop the presenter will introduce and demonstrate several improvisation games that teachers/instructors can use in their classes to...
Roxy Lee & Stewart Gray
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Roxy Lee, Annyung Elementary School and Dankook University
Stewart Gray, Baekseok Culture University
Abstract
Critical thinking (the process of evaluating ideas) is arguably an essential skill for life in the modern world. However, while some theorists believe that critical thinking can be taught in a classroom and that even very young children can and should learn it, others believe this is not possible. To...
Ruriko Tsuji
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Ruriko Tsuji, FLP, Kanda University of International Studies
Abstract
"Collaboration" is one of the essential keys in language learning, not only in foreign language educational settings, but also in worldwide situations as stated in the "21st Century Skills Map" represented by P21 and ACTFL. In this current study, 56 university students (freshmen) in Japan involved in a peer tutoring program are...
Sabine Le Gaoziou
KOTESOL National Conference 2018Presentation (45 minutes)
Sabine Le Gaoziou, Jeonju’s Stepping Stones
Abstract
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." While making the decision to start learning is an achievement on its own, the process of learning a foreign language completely from scratch can be a frightening experience for many people. The linguistic challenges or inappropriate teaching material/methods can repel even the most motivated students. In Korea psychological barriers...
Samantha Levinson
(Reflective Practice) Webinar Library
Improving Collaboration and Self-Reflection in the Private Sector: A How-To
The Critical Incident Protocol was developed through Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University and introduced the concept of personal and shared teacher reflection. Reflective practice includes identifying a problem and identifying why it happened but often stops there. The meaning of the episode and how it affects our practice is often overlooked. The idea of educators as learners makes many students uncomfortable, but why? Shouldn’t educators...
Samantha Rose Levinson
Research • Room 203 • 10:25
A Dual Literacy Approach For Korean English Learners’ CurriculumDeveloping Student Skills
ELL vocabulary curriculum is often build to help students decode new words in a decontextualized fashion. This project explores the role that task-based curriculum plays on literacy development to better equip second language (L2) English speakers who are living in a non-English speaking country to advance to English language high school and university. The presentation focuses the development of a curriculum with task-based learning activities that supports...
Sandler & Mountain
QR Quest: Smartphones Beyond the Classroom
Professor Jared Sandler and Professor Drew Mountain
Abstract
During Gimcheon University’s annual Spring Festival in 2012, we created and deployed a location-based, EFL QR Code Quest for students, faculty, and community members. Our goal was to offer players a relevant and authentic way to engage with second language acquisition. Players used their smartphones to link to internet videos of EFL professors and Korean students giving spoken directions to the location of the next QR code station. Videos also featured speaking tasks that...
Sanghee Kang
KOTESOL International Conference 2016(Concurrent Session)
Sanghee Kang, Georgia State University
Abstract
Although intelligibility has been the central notion in pronunciation instruction (Field, 2005), many Korean learners seem to want to eliminate their Korean accent from their English. This study examines the preference of Korean learners in English pronunciation between intelligible pronunciation and native-like pronunciation, the factors that have influenced their preference, and the factors...