Michael Simning Award Ceremony

The Michael Simning Community Builder Award was given to Al Barnum for establishing Adopt a Child for Christmas. All the nominees were honored at the ceremony.

Discovering Reflective Practice

Reflecting on, and sharing, our teaching practices and experiences in the classroom is a powerful way for teachers to become the best educators they can be.

KOTESOL: Festering Frustrations of the EFL Teacher

It’s hard enough fitting into the a new job when you speak the same language. Find out what challenges a NEST faces and what are some ways to feel included your new school in Korea.

KOTESOL: What’s Wrong with Long-Used Teaching Practices

Dr. Shaffer explores current TESOL teaching practices in Korea and their effectiveness in today’s classroom.

KOTESOL: Old Habits Die Hard

Which traditional methods of learning in Korea work well for English. Which ones don’t?

Dave Shaffer: Four Decades in Gwangju

Dr. David Shaffer provides answers and insight about teaching English in the Gwangju News monthly column “Letters to KOTESOL.”