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Mid-Career and Beyond: Energetic Teaching
Sarah Slagle (Pusan National University, Korea) Abstract Anyone who’s been in the game for a while knows of someone who has lost their love of teaching and feels "stuck" in education. We KOTESOL National Conference attendees don’t want that for ourselves, right?...Basic page July 28, 2024
Exploring Adult Learners’ Transition Through a Multimodal Writing Project
Zengning Hu (Beijing Foreign Studies University, China) Abstract Transition is considered essential in learning, serving as a critical turning point for learners to encounter new challenges, opportunities, and environments. Due to the lack of understanding of adult...Basic page July 28, 2024
Critical Thinking vs. Cognitive Presence in L2 Peer and Teacher Response
Garrett DeHond (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea) Abstract In university English classes, peer and teacher response typically demands critical reactions to student essays. However, there can be occasion to question a "critical comment" in terms of...Basic page July 28, 2024
ChatGPT and Peer Noticing: Acquiring Knowledge and Improving Writing
Mart Christine Johnston (Takushoku University, Japan) Abstract In this presentation, I discuss the results of research on the integration of ChatGPT and peer noticing to enhance writing skills. I gave students an individualized paper test to correct their...Basic page July 28, 2024
Connecting Across Borders: Creating Creative, Community Experiences for Students
Kara Mac Donald (Defense Language Institute, USA) Abstract The varying sub-competencies of linguistic competence are best achieved by engaging in or accessing authentic language interactions, not interactions crafted for the classroom. When students and...Basic page July 28, 2024
Mystery Box: Surprise and Delight
Join Us for a Special KOTESOL MCALL SIG Event on Zoom! Date: Wednesday, July 31st Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Zoom Link: To Be Announced The KOTESOL MCALL SIG is excited to invite you to an engaging and delightful event! Event Agenda: Mystery Box: Surprise and Delight...Events Multimedia & CALL July 29, 2024
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Semester Start Potluck and Workshop Event
Join Us for a Semester Start Potluck and Workshop Event! Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter KOTESOL invites you to kick off your semester with community building and professional development! On September 7th (the first Saturday of the month, not our regular meeting day!), we'll gather...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam July 30, 2024
Writing Accountability Zoom
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL Invites You! Hey there, KOTESOL Research SIG members! We know this time of year can be a bit hectic with papers, deadlines, and proposals piling up. So, we're bringing you an Accountability Zoom to help you stay on track! Date & Time: August...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam July 30, 2024
Flipping Tertiary Freshman English Learning in Taiwan with American TV Series
Cheng-Yi Eric Lin (National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan) Abstract I believe that interest plays a crucial role in L2 learning (Chan, 2020; Chen et al., 2022; Huang et al., 2020; Tin, 2016; Wong et al., 2020). In this study, I explore the use of American TV series...Basic page July 30, 2024
A Comprehensive Overview of Contemporary English Teacher Training in Mongolia
Daniel Lindbergh Lang (U.S. Peace Corps Mongolia / Metropolitan Education Department, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) Nyamsuren Sainjargal (Metropolitan Education Department, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) Aldarmaa Sodnomdarjaa (General Authority for Education, Mongolia)...Basic page July 30, 2024
Using AI Chatbots to Practice Spoken Interaction for Engineering ELLs
Daniel Portman (Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, Israel) Hannah Landes (Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, Israel) Abstract At the Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, the English for Purposes of International Communication (EPIC)...Basic page July 30, 2024
Triumph Through Turmoil: The Unyielding Spirit of Palestinian Educators
Anastasia Khawaja (Arab American University, Palestine) Amanda Khalaf (Arab American University, Palestine) Abstract In this presentation, we discuss our approach to educating in Palestine. Due to the reality of occupation, Palestinians face multifaceted...Basic page July 30, 2024
Student Engagement and Connection in Academic English Hyflex Classrooms: Stories and Reflections
Grace Yuwono (Western Sydney University College, Australia) Abstract The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted higher education delivery. The pandemic has prompted a seemingly hasty move from traditional classroom environments to...Basic page July 30, 2024
Listening to Connect: Active and Empathetic Listening Exercises for ELT
Cheryl Woelk (Collective Joy Consulting, Korea) Abstract In this workshop, I invite participants to explore two essential listening skills for learners highlighted in peace linguistics-related literature: active listening and empathetic listening. I will...Basic page July 31, 2024
Designing Simulations for Collaborative Language Practice
Cheryl Woelk (Collective Joy Consulting, Korea) Abstract Language learning activities that promote collaboration and cooperation reflect real-life language skills more effectively than the competitive games often used in language classes. Simulation...Basic page July 31, 2024
Creating Interactive Workbooks Using Google Slides
Corrine Trieste Spencer (SUNY Korea) Abstract In this workshop, participants will explore how to create engaging online interactive workbooks using Google Slides. Attendees will receive preliminary templates and practical ideas to streamline their design process...Basic page July 31, 2024
Enhancing SDG Knowledge and Writing Skills Through CLIL: A Qualitative Analysis
Barry Kavanagh (Tohoku University, Japan) Satsuki Kojima (Miyagi University, Japan) Abstract We examined improvements in content knowledge acquisition and essay writing proficiency of 64 students enrolled in CLIL Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) courses....Basic page July 31, 2024
Linguistic and Cultural Studies as Means of Successful Development of Intercultural Competence
Aleksei Nekhaev (Shinawatra University, Thailand) Abstract In this study, I explore the role of linguistic and cultural studies (as an independent subject in higher education settings) in the successful development of intercultural competence. By examining the...Basic page July 31, 2024
Promoting Dialogic Pedagogy in Indonesian Tahfiz-Based Islamic Boarding Schools: Challenges and Opportunities
Siti Fathonah Wijayanti (The University of Melbourne, Australia) Abstract In this research, I explore the integration of critical thinking (CT) in tahfiz-based Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia through a dialogic pedagogical approach, focusing on the...Basic page July 31, 2024
Experiential Learning in ESP: An Example of an English Guided Tour Course
Pei Yi Wu (National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan) Abstract The design of ESP courses aims to equip learners with the technical terms and practical sentence structures needed in the workplace. In this online poster, I will use the English for Guided Tour...Basic page July 31, 2024
The Perception Experiment of Foreign-Accented English
Yuying Kang (Shanxi Datong University, China / Jeonju University, Korea) Abstract In this experiment, we examined factors influencing listeners' perceptions of foreign accents in English. We used 119 sentences, sourced from Belfast, Leeds, and London in the IViE...Basic page July 31, 2024
Accelerating Comprehension: The Role of Audio Speed in Multimodal Second Language Learning
Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, I explore the impact of multimodal input on second language acquisition, focusing on whether simultaneous presentation of reading comprehension texts and audio at varying speeds affects...Basic page July 31, 2024
Enhancing EFL Oral Communication Through Interpreting Skills
Yi Chun Liu (National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan) Abstract In this study, I explored the integration of interpreting skills into English language teaching to enhance non-English major college students' oral communication abilities. I divided sixty-two freshman...Basic page July 31, 2024
Diverse Knowledge in Action: Using Infographics to Teach Process Analysis
Tamara Roose (California State University, San Bernardino, USA) Abstract Infographics are visual representations of information that communicate ideas in a clear, simple way (Lankow et al., 2012; Smicklas, 2012). This can enhance language learners’ communication...Basic page July 31, 2024
“How Should I Read This?”: Exploring the Role of Culture in Reading
Tamara Roose (California State University, San Bernardino, USA) Abstract Unlike linguistic differences, cultural differences and how they might impact reading often go unnoticed. Educators and students may not easily recognize or articulate when reading issues...Basic page July 31, 2024