Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are organized around specific areas of English Language Teaching. SIGs allow KOTESOL members to meet other professionals with whom they can discuss issues and topics that are relevant to their particular interests. Below are the presently active SIGs.

What Do SIGs Do?

 Common SIG activities include reading and discussing new books and publications, conducting action research within the classroom and reporting findings to the SIG members, publication of a newsletter, developing materials, hosting speakers and holding meetings or hosting mini-conferences.

What Is the Difference Between a SIG and a Chapter?

SIGs are organized according to the interests of its members rather than according to where one lives. When you join KOTESOL you still indicate which Chapter you would like to be a member of. The SIGs are part of the national program of KOTESOL. Participation in SIG activities is a benefit of KOTESOL membership. Some SIGs conduct most of their communication and activities via the Internet because of the distance between members'' residences and/or places of work.

How Can I Join a SIG?

 The first step to getting involved is contacting the Facilitators. Each SIG operates independently and activities and meeting times will vary according to the needs of its members.

What Are the Benefits of Joining a SIG?

 Since SIGs are focused on particular subjects of interest to all of its members, when you join a SIG, you will be able to do the following with like-minded people:

• Interact with other teachers and enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Gain new insights into learning and teaching.
• Develop networks for research collaboration, express ideas and receive feedback on individual projects.
• Cooperate and liaise with international ELT associations to promote professional development and disseminate information.

Christian Teachers SIG 

Heidi Vande Voort Nam, Facilitator

Extensive Reading SIG  

Scott Miles , Facilitator

Global Issues SIG

Bob Snell, Facilitator

Multimedia & CALL SIG

Justin McKibben & B.T. Stoakley, Facilitators

Research SIG 

David D. I. Kim, Co-Facilitator

Eric Reynolds, Co-Facilitator

Science & Spirituality SIG 

Greg W. Brooks-English , Facilitator

Young Learners & Teens SIG

Jake Kimball, Facilitator