Jocelyn Wright
Mokpo National University
About
Jocelyn is a lifelong member of KOTESOL who has been active in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter and the Social Justice and Reflective Practice Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for many years. Her interests include, but are not limited to, reflective practice, social justice education, critical pedagogy, nonviolent communication, peace (language) education, peace linguistics, and peace literature.Sessions
Synchronous (Onsite) Collaborative Classroom Conflict Prevention and Resolution Projects more
Sun, Apr 30, 09:30-10:50 Asia/Seoul
In this panel discussion, four educators across three Asian countries (China, Japan, and South Korea) who are members of a Peace Linguistics group share their lived classroom experiences of teaching and applying nonviolent communication for conflict prevention and resolution. The FENS communication model involves looking at the facts of the communicative situation, identifying the needs and emotions of each party, and generating and evaluating possible solutions (in case of a conflict). Specific language/discourse resources were introduced to facilitate consideration and expression of the facts, emotions, needs, and solutions. After introducing this model, the panelists describe how they presented and applied it in specific English language courses in their unique university contexts. This is followed by a discussion and audience Q&A. It is hoped that participants leave the session inspired with fresh ideas and empowered to try out new conflict prevention and resolution activities in their own classrooms.
Synchronous (Onsite) Teacher as Designer: Reflective Practice Through a Lens more
Sat, Apr 29, 13:00-14:20 Asia/Seoul
If a "picture is worth a thousand words," then a well-designed picture is worth a thousand more! Do you want to take more time to reflect on and document your teaching this year? Have you ever tried using photography to do this? Have you ever wished that your photos looked nicer? A basic knowledge of design principles could help with that! In this interactive workshop, groups will participate in a discovery activity to learn about seven key principles of design (pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, proportion, harmony, and rhythm). We will continue by analyzing example photos that illustrate these principles to check comprehension. Participants will then use their new knowledge to complete a photo scavenger hunt, and in the process, reflect on their learning and teaching practice. At the end of the workshop, there will be time to share photos, discuss challenges and reflect on patterns. Participants will leave this workshop inspired to think like designers, use this modality to reflect on their practice, and maybe even take better photos as a result!
