Wesley Martin
Title:
Humor, Metaphor, Global Crisis, and the EFL Classroom
Abstract:
This presentation explores how humor and metaphor was used to discuss the difficult topic of climate change in a small class of Korean middle school ELLs in an academy (hagwon) during a debate and literature course. By using multiple metaphors associated with a single overarching metaphor, that of stopping a bus from speeding over a cliff, both climate change and commonly-proposed solutions to it were explored in a humorous and novel way. This proved beneficial to both the students and the teacher, as the use of humor and metaphor bolstered the students’ motivation and positive emotion, provided support for multiple schemata, and helped decrease potential anxiety about global crises.
Bio:
Wesley Martin has been living in South Korea off and on for more than five years, and he is currently teaching at a private academy (hagwon). He also has experience teaching ESL and linguistics to a variety of backgrounds at the university level. He has studied several languages, including Spanish and Korean, and he is most interested in teaching and learning vocabulary. He has an MA in linguistics from the University of Iowa.
Claudia Tumba
Title: How to use drama techniques to help your students give better presentations
Bio: Claudia Tumba is a passionate EFL instructor who seamlessly blends her extensive acting background with her dedication to language education. This journey began prior to her decade-plus in South Korea, where she performed with the Old Vic Young Company and her church, and continued with recent appearances as the Rabbit in an original adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. Leveraging her performance skills, Claudia now joyfully teaches English to diverse learners, from training future English teachers at Chuncheon National University of Education to freshmen students at Kangwon National University and adult learners with Yonsei. She is also passionate about making content that specifically caters to non-native English speakers.
Abstract: This presentation is all about supercharging student presentation skills using fun drama techniques. We'll kick things off by looking at why vocal warm-ups are so important to get students ready to speak clearly and confidently. Then, we'll dive into some short, targeted role-plays designed to tackle common pronunciation problems for Korean speakers. These role-plays aren't just for practice; they also get students working together, collaborating, and feeling more comfortable speaking in front of others. You'll also learn about group games that boost concentration and teamwork, helping students really rely on their classmates and build a strong sense of unity. Finally, we'll cover how to use space wisely and make presentations pop with props, images, and music, transforming ordinary talks into truly memorable experiences.
Directions and Time:
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Location:
Seoul Tech International Building ( 서울과학기술대학교 국제관)
공릉로 232 서울과학기술대학교 국제관 (38번건물) room 302
01811 서울 노원구
South Korea
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