Coffee Talk with DCC
By Daejeon Kotesol
Coffee Talk with DCCFeb 11, 2022
Episode 8: Wednesday Workshop - Aaron Shayne
Presenter: Aaron Shayne
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 20th, 8-9pm
Presentation: Discussing Hot Issues Using SImple Methods
Abstract: Encouraging our students to talk in class can sometimes be a significant challenge but teacher's don't necessarily need complicated games and activities. In this presentation, I am going to show how I use my Hot Issues books and simple PPT activities to help students spark a conversation, learn vocabulary, and build confidence.
Presenter Bio: Aaron Shayne is an assistant professor at Silla University in Busan. He has over ten years of experience teaching business English, writing, and English conversation. He holds an M.Ed with a focus on TESOL.
Episode 7: Wednesday Workshop Presenter- Nicki Gerstner
This month DCC Executive member David Allen chats with Nicki Gerstner about her upcoming workshop. Here are the details of the workshop:
Presenter: Nicki L. Gerstner
Date and Time: Wednesday October 18th, 7-8pm (please note the earlier start time)
Title: Global Citizenship Education in Korean Higher Education: moving beyond transformative calls to praxes
Abstract: As the call for higher education to produce global citizens becomes increasingly necessary in our cross-culturally interconnected world, it is important and relevant to continuously and critically question what kind of global citizens institutions of higher education are fostering. Many higher education institutions and educators are expected to produce or develop global citizens through higher education pedagogies, practices, and praxis. Yet the practice of developing global citizens in the current higher education ecosystem does not promote civic responsibility and duty of global citizenry; rather it promotes global citizenship for the neoliberal agenda and citizens as a marketable commodity (Agartan & Hartwiger, 2021; Giroux, 2010). Global citizenship and global citizenship education have been studied extensively; however, the positioning and practice within higher education as a transformative possibility toward social justice is under-examined. Furthermore, Korea positions itself as a leader of global citizenship education and for this reason it is an important issue to examine global citizenship education’s positioning and practice within the Korean higher education context—from which the authors write. This study examines the conceptualization of global citizenship education in higher education through a theoretical analysis of literature; using the lens of Nancy Fraser’s (2005) 3 Rs model for social justice in relation to the common core values of conscientious action, equitable relationships, and social justice to analyze what type of citizens institutions of higher education are creating (Agartan & Hartwiger, 2021; Arshad-Ayaz & Naseem, 2021). There are three guiding questions: What type of global citizen do higher education institutions aim to create through global citizenship education? Does global citizenship education in Korean higher education work toward social justice? What are the key pedagogical approaches for social justice oriented global citizenship education in higher education? This paper illustrates how global citizenship education in higher education constructs citizenry and offers transformative pedagogical possibilities. The findings could further contribute to generating better practices and theorizations for transformative possibilities in higher education.
Keywords: global citizenship education, transformative pedagogy, and social justice in higher education
Presenter Bio: Nicki L. Gerstner is a PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Program: Global Education Cooperation in the College of Education and research assistant in the Education, Conflict and Peace Lab at Seoul National University. She currently works in the English Department at Seoul Cyber University. Her research interests include global citizenship education for sustainable development, cosmopolitanism, partnerships toward peacebuilding, and decolonial practices for transformative education and pedagogies. She received her Master’s of Education in Global Studies in Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Nicki will be presenting research carried out by her, Euna Lim, and Mary Abura, the latter of which will be presenting at our November symposium. This is a really great chance to delve more deeply into one area of education that is pertinent to many of us, so please don't miss the chance to join us!
As usual, our registration form is here: https://forms.gle/MKyAhhSBRRqhH6zF9
See you on the 18th!
- The DCC Exec
Episode 6: Wednesday Workshop Presenter- Michael Free
Presenter: Michael FreeDate and Time: Wednesday, May 24th, 8-9pmPresentation: “It’s Our Pleasure to Introduce…”: Teacher as Multilingual, Multimodal Oral Presentation Model
Michael has provided us with a wonderful rundown of his talk here:
The oral presentation is a staple in many EFL classrooms, and for good reason: there is a wide variety of formats that can be used, difficulty levels can be adjusted to suit the needs of the learners, and the attendant skills are transferable to the real world. The focus on presentations ranges from individual assignments to the overarching purpose of an entire course. The teacher most often provides explicit instruction in planning, helps students formulate their thoughts, gives advice on revision with an eye to overall development, and models individual elements such as pronunciation, elocution, and presentation techniques. What typically doesn’t happen is that the teacher models a complete presentation in the target language.
This interactive session will detail one such effort, in which the presenter took advantage of a speaking opportunity to design and deliver a presentation in (mostly) Korean. The purpose here is not to provide a model, but to demonstrate the benefits of ‘becoming the student’, identify pedagogical opportunities, and prompt discussion about the potential for undertaking this type of endeavour. While not arguing that teachers should seek out public opportunities that are beyond what is reasonable, it is hoped that participants will come away with some ideas that can improve their presentation classes.
Michael is an exceptional presenter and knows a lot about his topic. We've been trying to get him to present for us for a few years now, and we're really happy to finally have him with us! As usual, the event will be held over Zoom. If you'd like to attend, then please register here: forms.gle/1bkr1H3vVSg4Mfiw9We look forward to seeing you on the 24th!
Episode 5: Workshop Presenter Roger Fusselman
This month DCC President Mike Peacock chats with Roger Fusselman about his upcoming workshop. Here are the details about the workshop:
Presenter: Roger Fusselman
Date and Time: Thursday May 26th, 8pm - 9pm.
Presentation: Teaching Improv to EFL College Students Online
Presenter Info: Roger Fusselman (MA-TESL) started his Korean teaching career in the Chungcheongnam-do area when Daejeon was romanized differently. He is a long-time fixture at KOTESOL, becoming a regular presenter at conferences and chapters. Roger has also been a member of Seoul City Improv, where he has performed in multiple shows and has also given presentations at Toastmasters conferences and many, many meetings. He currently teaches at Joongbu University, Goyang Campus. His interests include classroom applications of creativity, improvisation, philosophy, epistemology, materials design, and comedy.
Abstract: Improvisational theater (a.k.a. improv) is not easily teachable in an online real-time format. It is a highly physical skill, one that is culturally alien to many Korean college students, and it is difficult to assess and grade at a university. These are even bigger problems when students cannot meet you in person in a classroom. How can such problems be solved? How can these lessons be adaptable to other courses that teachers plan? Based on the presenter's own experience designing and implementing such a course, this workshop interactively addresses those questions. The topics covered here should be relevant to any teacher needing to think independently and confidently in course design.
Roger has a huge amount of experience in teaching this subject and it's sure to be a really interesting lecture - we're very lucky to have him present for us!
As usual, the event is free to DCC chapter members, but please make sure you register here first: https://forms.gle/uf6MbfaA9Z2X24Xs6
Registration will close on Tuesday 24th April (two days before the workshop). Please note that this workshop is on a Thursday, not a Wednesday!
Episode 4: Wednesday Workshop Presenter Jacqueline Creed
DCC President Mike Peacock talks to Jacquline Creed about her April Wednesday Workshop.
Here are the details about Jacquline's workshop:
Presenter: Jacqueline Creed
Date and Time: Weds April 27th, 8pm - 9pm
Presentation: ESL Teaching Strategies to Engage Shy Students
Summary: Have you ever tried a new speaking activity with your students only to be met by stares and silence? Together, we will discuss ways to get even our most hesitant students involved in speaking. Some subtle shifts in our approach, preparation, and execution can make a world of difference. Come and learn some new ways to build your students’ confidence and skills!
Bio: Jacqueline Creed has been a teacher in Korea for seven years. She has a Masters degree in Elementary Education and has experience in various settings as a teacher and an administrator. She is interested in building meaningful contexts and experiences to enhance English language learning.
As usual, the event is free to DCC chapter members, but please make sure you register here first: https://forms.gle/sWPRyJSRKF8WNWqy5
Registration will close on Monday 25th April (two days before the workshop).
Episode 3: Habit Formation and the Classroom (Wellness Wednesday!)
In this episode, Sydney talks about habit formation in the classroom. After presenting at a workshop during the previous month, she learned just how important habits really are for personal and professional wellness, but she wanted to take a closer look at how habits are present in the classroom. To follow along, take a look at this article by Jotham Kingston.
To watch her privately recorded workshop presentation, click here.
To read the book she talks about in the presentation, you can purchase it from Amazon, Aladin Books, Audible, Coupang, and Kyobo Books.
Closing Song: "Little Grass Shack" by Voodoo Suite (link)
No changes were made to this song.
Episode 2: Wednesday Workshop Presenter Michael Griffin
DCC President Mike Peacock chats with Michael Griffin about his upcoming workshop.
Presenter: Michael Griffin
Date and Time: Weds Feb 23rd, 8pm - 9pm.
Presentation: Kick-starting Your Professional Development in 2022
Registration: https://forms.gle/muU3chxSrLQ5hxqJ8
Questions asked in the podcast:
Why did you decide to teach in Korea?
What inspired you to co-found Korea TESOL’s Reflective Practice SIG?
Why did you decide to move to Vietnam?
What would you say is the biggest difference between teaching in Vietnam and teaching in Korea?
You seem very passionate about professional development. When did you first find this passion? How would you encourage others to focus on their professional development?
What can we expect from your workshop?
Episode 1: Our Wellness Wednesday Introduction!
In this episode, Sydney introduces herself and the DCC Chapter, lets the listeners know about what KOTESOL is, and what she and Mike Peacock will be doing with future podcast episodes!
Closing Song: "Little Grass Shack" by Voodoo Suite (link)
No changes were made to this song.
About Us
Coffee Talk with DCC! This is the podcast of Korea TESOL’s Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter. Our podcasts will consist of interviews with upcoming workshop presenters as well as those focused on teacher wellbeing. You can find out more about our chapter and future events by emailing us at dcckotesol@gmail.com.