Hagwon vs. Public School
A Couple’s Point of View Written and photographed by Katy Clements. When we travel back home to visit with family and friends, we are always bombarded with questions regarding our … Read More
Category: Teaching & Learning
Private Academies: Coping with COVID-19
Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. The coronavirus pandemic has encircled the globe, adversely affecting the lives of the entirety of its population. How it affects its residents, however, differs … Read More
On Being a Master Teacher
Interview by Dr. David E.Shaffer. We all know what a postmaster is and what a headmaster is, and we’re all familiar with “master of ceremonies” and “master craftsman.” But what … Read More
Teacher Training at JIEI:The Jeollanamdo International English Institute
Interview by Dr.David Shaffer. In this issue of the Gwangju News, we have decided to interview two members of the GwangjuJeonnam Chapter of KOTESOL who are teacher trainers at the … Read More
Growing with Montessori
Written by Yul Kim. I am a very typical Korean, as I spent most of my life in Korea. During my time in Korea, I was not a bad student, … Read More
Team-Teaching with Native Speakers
Written by Dr.David Shaffer. Team-teaching has become a common practice at public schools in Korea where native English-speaking teachers are assigned. The concept was introduced on a large scale in … Read More
The FAQs about Korea TESOL
Written by Dr. David E. Shaffer FAQ 1: What is the difference between “KOTESOL” and “Korea TESOL”? Both terms are used to refer to the same organization. They are both … Read More
Bryan Hale Heads Gwangju KOTESOL: An Interview
Interviewed by David Shaffer. This November, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter of Korea TESOL (KOTESOL) elected Bryan Hale to a second one-year term as president of the chapter. The Gwangju News recently … Read More