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KOTESOL News, October 2014
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KOTESOL News

October 2014
 

In this issue:

New National Officers Announced


The results of the KOTESOL National Election were announced on October 5 at the Annual Business Meeting. The newly elected officers for 2014-2015 are the following:
  • 1st Vice-President: Lindsay Herron
  • 2nd Vice-President: Ingrid Zwaal
  • Treasurer: Phil Owen
  • Nominations and Elections Chair: Nathan Rice
  • International Conference Committee Co-Chair: Jamie Carson
Congratulations to the new officers, and thanks to all who voted!

Amendments Pass to the KOTESOL Constitution and Bylaws


Two amendments to the KOTESOL Constitution and Bylaws were passed at the Annual Business Meeting on October 5:

1. That the figure "three-fourths (3/4) majority" in Constitution Article VIII (Amendments to this Constitution) be revised to "two-thirds (2/3) majority," this revision to go into effect October 6, 2014. 

2. That the figure "two-thirds (2/3) majority" in Bylaws Article X (Amendments) be revised to "three-fifths (3/5) majority," this revision to go into effect October 6, 2014.

Amended versions of both documents will be available online soon.

Now Online: Conference Conversations


Video interviews from the International Conference are now available online! Watch conversations with Scott Thornbury, Ahmar Mahboob, David Hayes, Angel Lin, and more.

English Expo 2014 Call for Presenters


KOTESOL is planning a mini-conference to take place at English Expo at Coex on December 13, 2014. KOTESOL is now seeking presentations, particularly those that suit the theme "The Power of Questions." Submit your abstract by November 9.

Pre-registration Now Open for Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter Thanksgiving Symposium


The Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter (DCC) has opened pre-registration for its 11th Annual Symposium and Thanksgiving Dinner on November 29, 2014. The plenary speaker is Dave Sperling (Dave's ESL Cafe); invited speakers are Hyunwoo Sun (Talk to Me in Korean), Steve Revere (10 Magazine), and Peter DeMarco (ProfsAbroad.com). Tickets are available online for both the symposium and the turkey dinner that follows.

National Drama Festival Registration Closing Soon


Registration for the KOTESOL National Drama Festival, hosted by the Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter, closes on November 10! Kindergarten through university teams are welcome to join. The competition will take place on November 22. (Note: The date has changed from the originally planned date, November 15.) Additional information is available online. 

Submit to the Korea TESOL Journal


The Korea TESOL Journal announces its call for papers for the second issue of Volume 11. The Journal invites academic works on topics of practical value relevant to the Korean EFL context. Journal guidelines accommodate both the new and more experienced researcher. The deadline for submission of papers is November 30, 2014. Additional details and submission guidelines are available online.

Call for Papers: KOTESOL Proceedings 2014

 
The KOTESOL Publications Committee is now accepting papers for KOTESOL Proceedings 2014. Submissions may be made by presenters at the 2014 KOTESOL - KAFLE International Conference on presentations made at the conference.

The submissions deadline is January 15, 2015. General guidelines and additional information can be found online.

Pearson Call for Raters


The information below is from Pearson, an Organizational Partner of KOTESOL:

Pearson needs your help! 

We are developing descriptors linked to the CEFR and the Global Scale of English (GSE). New 'Can do' descriptors cover the four skills, but need to be validated and aligned. We need teachers of young, university, and adult learners who are interested in assessment to:

•  attend a 90-minute training webinar
•  assign a rating to approximately 120 descriptors within a week of training (it takes about 3 hours).

Once finished we will send a $100 Amazon voucher as a thank you for your time. Contact rating@pearson.com and to ask questions, and get dates and times.

As Always....

Goodies for Grassroots Promotion

Are you giving a presentation in a non-KOTESOL venue? Would you like some KOTESOL goodies to hand out to your audience? The Membership Committee would love to send you some KOTESOL pens! To request some, just tell us about your event here.

KOTESOL Merchandise
Display your KOTESOL affiliation with pride! KOTESOL merchandise is now available for purchase online. Domestic shipping is free for members, 5,000 won for non-members. 
Got a question about KOTESOL? Check our list of Frequently Asked Questions; if that doesn't answer your question, contact us!
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Upcoming Events
At a Glance

October 11
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter Workshop

Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Reflective Practice SIG Workshop

October 18
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Meeting

Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter Meeting

November 8
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Meeting & Reflective Practice SIG

Yongin Chapter Regional Conference

November 9
Closing of KOTESOL English Expo call for presenters

November 10
Deadline for KOTESOL National Drama Festival registration

November 22
KOTESOL National Drama Festival

November 29
Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter Thanksgiving Symposium

November 30
Deadline for Korea TESOL Journal submissions

December 13
KOTESOL event at English Expo, Seoul
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