KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Tamara Roose, Sejong University
Freedom to Explore: Promoting Introspection and Connection in the English Composition Classroom
Abstract
Who am I? What is important to me? What will I do with my life? Young adulthood is a crucial season of self-exploration and identity development. University students face these questions and more as they wrestle with significant life decisions regarding their study, career goals, and relationships. English language educators can teach essential writing skills through meaningful and thought-provoking prompts that promote self-exploration raising student awareness of their own values and goals. In this interactive workshop, the presenter will share several simple lessons that can nurture introspection and connection in the English composition classroom. Attendees will leave with numerous practical ideas that they can readily implement into their various teaching contexts to cultivate greater opportunities for students to learn about themselves and each other.
Biographicals
Tamara Roose is an Assistant Professor in the General English department at Sejong University where she focuses primarily on teaching English Composition courses. She holds a BA in English and MA in TESOL from Azusa Pacific University. She taught in university academic English programs in Southern California for several years before coming to South Korea and is particularly passionate about discovering creative ways to challenge and motivate language learners in the writing classroom.
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