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A career path is not set in stone. It is natural for people to wonder if they are working in the wrong profession, underutilizing their skills or not living up to their full potential. Millions of office cubicles all over the world are occupied by dreams of new career paths and...Article November 12, 2019
Melissa Watkins - Including "Missing Voices" - Yongin 2019
“Representation matters” has become a bit of a catchphrase due to social justice awareness efforts, but perhaps it has a different meaning for native speakers teaching English as a foreign or second language. English has undeniably become a global language, and the average...Basic page KOTESOL Video Library November 13, 2019
Sonyong Beattie - Picture Books: A fun way to learn English - Daejeon 2019
This demonstration intends to provide teachers with the communications skills needed to approach early primary school learners. The methods used to teach include introduction to the short and meaningful sentence structure, rhetorical and non-rhetorical questions, and use of...Basic page KOTESOL Video Library November 13, 2019
Melissa Watkins - Including "Missing Voices" - Yongin 2019
Melissa Watkins speaks at the 2019 Yongin Regional Chapter Conference. [Full description and bio coming soon]Basic page KOTESOL Video Library November 13, 2019
Melissa Watkins - Including Missing Voices - Yongin 2019
Melissa Watkins speaks at the 2019 Yongin Regional Chapter Conference. [Full description and bio coming soon]Basic page KOTESOL Video Library November 13, 2019
Gwangju-Jeonnam Holds Elections
On Saturday, November 16, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter held its annual elections for president, vice-president, and treasurer. The results were announced by Elections Officer Maria Lisak: ㅡ President: Bryan Hale ㅡ Vice-President: David Shaffer ㅡ Treasurer: Phillip Schrank...News Gwangju-Jeonnam November 17, 2019
DC Chapter Year End Party
It's our Year End Party! We'll hold it in Ashley in Eunhaengdong (NewCore Department Store, 7th floor). All are welcome, but you must register as we'll reserve only enough seats for those that have registered. To register, please email dcc.kotesol.membership@gmail.com. We'...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong November 17, 2019
DC Chapter Year End Party
It's our Year End Party! We'll hold it in Ashley in Eunhaengdong (NewCore Department Store, 7th floor). All are welcome, but you must register as we'll reserve only enough seats for those that have registered. To register, please email dcc.kotesol.membership@gmail.com...News Daejeon-Chungcheong November 17, 2019
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL December Chapter Meeting & Year-End Dinner
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter December Meeting . ––– Morning Reflective Practice Session ––– Topic: Those Precious Gifts Time: December 14, 11:00 - 12:30 (2nd Saturday) Location: Coffee Lab Mujii, near GNUE. (Ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.) Facilitator:...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam November 17, 2019
2019DCC November Symposium Schedule
2019 DCC November Symposium SchedulePublications Daejeon-Chungcheong November 18, 2019
Rod Ellis - TBLT: Where Did It Start and Where Is It Going? - Plenary KOTESOL 2019
Task-Based Language Teaching: Where Did It Start and Where Is It Going? Plenary at the 2019 KOTESOL International Conference. Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is now the approach mandated by a number of educational authorities in Asia. In my talk, I will show how task-...Basic page KOTESOL Video Library November 18, 2019
Roger Fusselman - Improv as Classroom Activity and Teacher Development - Yongin 2019
Improvisational theater is theater without a script, and many improv games are useful and entertaining in the classroom. However, improv is more than a reservoir of activities. It is a philosophy of education unto itself, which embraces concepts such as acceptance,...Basic page KOTESOL Video Library November 18, 2019
2019 DCC November Symposium Program Book
Our 2019 November Symposium Program BookPublications Daejeon-Chungcheong November 22, 2019
National Council 2020 Budget Meeting
The National Council will have its final meeting of the year on Sunday, December 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The primary focus will be approving the 2020 budget. All members are welcome to attend! Location Ecology Oriental Wellness Experience Center Dahyang Daegu, Jung-gu,...Events President's Corner November 25, 2019
2019.11.14 / Young Hoon International Middle School / 32+ mil KRW annually
Young Hoon International Middle School 2020 March Opening 1. Introduction Young Hoon International Middle School (YHIMS) is a prestigious Middle School located in Seoul, Korea, servicing students in grade 7 to grade 9. It is one of the two special...Basic page Job Board Archive November 26, 2019
JNJ KOTESOL's 2019 Wrap-up and Year End Workshop
Jeonju North Jeolla KOTESOL has had an outstanding year! They were chosen to host the 2019 KOTESOL National Conference and really gave it their all; welcoming teachers from far and wide to experience excellent presentations to invigorate their...News Jeonju-North Jeolla November 27, 2019
The English Connection (TEC 23-4) Winter 2019
The English Connection (TEC 23-4) Winter 2019 This issue includes . . . Editorial: The ET in ELT – by Dr. Andrew White President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron Features English – Mine, Yours, and Ours: Enabling All Learners to Own It for a Purpose ㅡ by Maria...Publications The English Connection (TEC) December 2, 2019
TEC - The Winter 2019 Issue Now Online
What do you do on a cold winter day, when the elements outside deter you from going outdoors to go shopping, to go hiking, or from just going out? ㅡ You pick up the latest issue of The English Connection to warm you inside. The Winter issue of The English Connection (TEC)...News The English Connection (TEC) December 2, 2019
Committee Chairs Confirmed for 2019-2020
Please join us in welcoming the following committee chairs for 2019-2020: Diversity Committee: Travis Frank Financial Affairs Committee: Danny Jones International Outreach Committee: Allison Bill Membership Committee: Lindsay Herron Publications Committee: David Shaffer...News December 2, 2019
KOTESOL Policies & Procedures Manual
The attached document outlines the specific policies and procedures that govern the internal management of KOTESOL. These policies and procedures represent definite courses of action adopted for the sake of facility, expediency, clarity, accountability, and consistency in...Basic page December 2, 2019
Now Seeking an International Conference Co-chair
Do you enjoy organizing events and coordinating volunteers? Do you have people skills, drive, and vision? Have you been a KOTESOL member for at least twelve months? Do you love the KOTESOL International Conference and want to see it thrive? If you answered yes to all...News President's Corner December 2, 2019
Welcome to the New National Secretary
The KOTESOL National Council is pleased to welcome Lisa MacIntyre-Park of Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter as the new national secretary! The Council appointed Ms. Park to the position at its meeting on December 1, 2019, in Daegu, filling a gap in Council positions that had...News December 2, 2019
Travis Frank
Travis Frank is a South African English teacher who has been teaching in Korea since 2016. He holds a Master of Arts in TESOL degree from Woosong University and is intent on progressing onto doctoral studies in the near future. His research interests encapsulate exploring...Bio's December 3, 2019
Student Cultural Engagement: Workshop and Year-End Social
It’s the end of the year, and Seoul Chapter plans to celebrate! Join us for a member-centered discussion where we can share how we make our classes multicultural. How do you bring culture into the classroom? Do you move beyond Anglo- and US-centric curriculum? Do you see...Events Seoul December 3, 2019
19.1 Diversity Committee Chair
Melvin Dixon moved to South Korea in 2006. He currently works at Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology, where he teaches and works in the Global Education Center, preparing students for work and study abroad. Melvin is vice president of the Seoul Chapter, a...Bio's KOTESOL Directory (Leadership) December 3, 2019