Just What Is “Communicative” Teaching?
Written by Dr. David E. Shaffer If you are a teacher of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Korea, you have probably been asked, “What teaching method do … Read More
Category: Teaching & Learning
NPO Community Engagement: How an Organization Can Reach Out to the Communities It Wishes to Serve
Written by Maria Lisak Non-profit organizations (NPOs) are especially proliferative in Gwangju. There are many NPOs that can help the international community: Gwangju International Center, Universal Culture Center, and … Read More
Volunteer Motivation: Why People Volunteer
Written by Maria Lisak Gwangju is a community of volunteers. But what really motivates people to volunteer? Looking at the reasons and motivations of volunteers can help them stay … Read More
Stories from the Classroom
Written by Dr. David Shaffer I’ve been preparing for a pecha kucha presentation, and it’s got me doing some reflecting. The presentation’s for the Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL’s spring conference, and the … Read More
Waldorf: It’s Not Just a Salad
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Waldorf Schule “Our highest endeavor must be to develop individuals who are able out of their own initiative to impart purpose and … Read More
New School Year, New Students: What to Do?
Written by Dr. David Shaffer The new school year is quickly approaching. This means that, for many of the tens of thousands of English teachers in Korea, they will … Read More
A School Outside of School: Gwangju’s Oreum Education Space
Written by Anastasia Traynin Photographs courtesy of Oreum Interpretation by Park Min While still working at Hanbitt High School, on a weekend in May 2015, I attended a Gwangju indie … Read More
2018 Checklist for Improvement as a Teacher
Written by Dr. David Shaffer Photo courtesy of KOTESOL The changing of the year is a time to take stock of the previous twelve months, to reflect on what we … Read More