The “Role” of the Second Language Teacher

Dr. David Shaffer Looks At The Importance That The Foreign Language Teacher Plays In The Classroom

Giving Back Feedback in the Classroom

Dr. David Shaffer covers the important but sensitive area of giving feedback in the classroom

KOTESOL: Looking in on your English Class

David Shaffer shares his ideas about class observations, suggesting they can be used effectively for professional development and better teaching techniques.

KOTESOL

Dr David Shaffer asserts that rote learning of English is not enough to attain proficiency & students need to develop other strategies for better comprehension.

10 Commandments for ELT (English Language Teaching)

Whether you’re new to ESL teaching or an experienced teacher, start the school year on the right foot with these 10 commandments in mind.

Go East, Young Man:

Pioneer Educator Dr. David Shaffer reflects on his considerable time in Gwangju: from the 70’s in an undeveloped city to Professor at Chosun University!

Interjecting Activities into the EFL Classroom

Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL president, Chosun University’s Dr. David Shaffer gives thorough tips on effective language-learning classroom activities.

Conferencing for Self-Improvement

Every October a conference is held, where English language teachers work on their professional development in a supportive environment.