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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...Bio's Professional Development January 7, 2013
Thomas S.C. Farrell, Advisor
Thomas S.C. Farrell has been a teacher and teacher-educator for more than 30 years. He taught for nearly two decades in Seoul, before moving to Singapore, and finally to Brock University in Canada. His principal field of study is teacher development and reflective practice in...Bio's Professional Development January 7, 2013
01. Jeonju - North Jeolla Chapter President
Lisa MacIntyre-Park 'I Can!' English Academy cellphone: 010-8637-9519 President's Activities: - develop JNJ Chapter enrichment programs - report to National Council - recruit speakers for workshops Get in touch here: jeonju@koreatesol.orgBio's Jeonju-North Jeolla February 18, 2013
07. Promotion
Aida Park CSI Educo Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/jnjkotesol/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jnjkotesolBio's Jeonju-North Jeolla February 18, 2013
02. Vice-President
Aida Park CSI Educo, JeonjuBio's Jeonju-North Jeolla February 19, 2013
1. Plenary: Dr. Keith Folse
Archive copy. Dr. Keith Folse is an internationally renown scholar and lecturer. Perhaps best known for his many books on grammar, he is an Associate Professor of TESOL at the University of Central Florida, where his teaching and research interests include second language...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 March 6, 2013
Dickey, Robert J.
Planning, Recording, and Displaying Alternative Forms of Professional Development Rob Dickey Abstract Employers are increasingly demanding evidence of professional development from teachers when they make choices in hiring, retention, promotion, and pay-adjustments. Their...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 22, 2013
Shaffer, David E.
Developing Professionally: Reflecting on Our Practices [presentation #1] The Changing Face of English in Korea [presentation #2] Dr. David E. Shaffer Abstract for presentation #1 In recent decades, the teaching of English in Korea has matured from a short-...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Bardasz, Suzanne
"Marshmallow Challenge": How marshmallows can help address the challenge of multi-level classes Suzanne Bardasz Abstract Imagine being asked to build the tallest structure with 20 sticks of spaghetti, 1 piece of tape, 1 piece of string, and 1 marshmallow in 18...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Chambers, Ross
Making our Classes More Communicative Through Effective Teacher Talk Ross Chambers Abstract The presentation will deliver the main findings of a research project conducted on the language that teachers use in the ESL classroom. The research was subsequently published in the...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Graves, Danny
Large Numbers: A deeper understanding for L2 learners Danny Graves Abstract The purpose of this presentation is to showcase a lesson plan that teaches learners how to identify and pronounce large numbers in English. This lesson has been developed to bridge the gap between the...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Harrison, Sarah
Sarah Harrison Language Learning Beliefs: A comparative study of Korean university students and native English teachers Abstract A myriad of factors affect learners’ and teachers’ beliefs; consequently, everyone has their own “mini-theory” of foreign language learning (...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Jones, Michael
In Their Shoes - What It's Like to Be an L2 Learner Making Writing Communicative, Collaborative, and Fun Michael Jones Abstract #1 In Their Shoes - What It's Like to Be an L2 Learner Many language teachers, especially those new to the profession, find that teaching...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Im, Sunny
Blogging to Motivate EFL Middle School Students in Korea: For More Competent Readers & Writers Using Critical Reading Skills Sunny Im Abstract This study focuses on how effective blogging activities are for middle school students to motivate for reading and writing in the...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
2. Featured: Robert S. Murphy
Archive copy. Plug & Play Neuroscientific Maxims for your Classroom! [Invited Session] Revolutionize your Classrooms with Super-practical “neuroELT” Activities! [Workshop] Robert S. Murphy Abstract for Invited Session Plug & Play Neuroscientific Maxims for...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 April 26, 2013
Alkema, Bryan
Not HOW But WHY: An Introduction to Speech Act Theory Bryan Alkema Abstract Have you ever wondered why the words ‘don’t worry’ cause you to feel anxious, or why some people say that latest K-Pop singer is ‘cool’ and others say he is ‘hot’, or why your girlfriend...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 1, 2013
Miles, Scott
Grammar Teaching for Long Term Results Dr. Scott Miles Abstract The explicit teaching of grammar has fairly widespread acceptance among second language scholars, but criticisms remain that gains made from explicit instruction decrease substantially (if not disappear) on...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 1, 2013
Kimball, Jake
Encounters with Professional Development Jake Kimball Abstract Have you got 10,000 hours to spare? That is a widely held estimate of how long it takes to reach elite status in a professional field. But all hours are not created equal. It requires deliberate practice: planning...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Adams, Joshua
Tidy Your Virtual Desktop: Utilizing Google Apps in the Classroom Joshua Adams Abstract South Korea has long been known as a technological vanguard and innovative teachers in South Korea are quick to adapt to technology. Many English Language teachers in South Korea...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Lee, Ju Seong
Suggestions on Professional Development for EFL Language Teachers Ju Seong Lee Abstract Recently, enormous effort and emphasis have been made regarding second language (L2) teacher education in Korea. As the living source of the target language, the in-service L2 English...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Lorenzutti, Nico
Teaching Communicatively towards the NEAT and Other Productive Speaking Tests Mr. Nico Lorenzutti Abstract Although both its timeline for implementation and final format are matters of ongoing debate, without doubt the National English Ability Test (NEAT) or tests like...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Lumsden, Stafford
Error Correction: Alternatives techniques for communicative correction Stafford Lumsden Abstract One of the most difficult things new teachers have to deal with is error correction. Deciding between interrupting accuracy focused tasks to offer correction and noting errors and...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Maitland, Amanda
Finding the Hero in the Young Student Whilst Embracing the Dark Side - (Putting a Pscyhological Goal Into TESOL) [Workshop #1] Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers [Workshop #2] Professor Amanda Maitland Abstract for "Hero" workshop This workshop...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Overbeek, Leonie
What is Professional Development Anyway? Leonie Overbeek Abstract For those who choose teaching as career, and especially those who choose English as a subject to teach, there seem to be a myriad of choices as to how to develop professionally.At least, as far as getting...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 2, 2013
Hong, Juanita
Mobile Phones in English Education Ms. Juanita Hong Abstract Smartphones have now become a widespread phenomenon for people to connect and communicate, which can benefit language learning tremendously due to its convenient size and availability, especially in South Korea and...Bio's Korea TESOL National Conference 2013 May 3, 2013