Heidi Nam

Chongshin University

About

Heidi Vande Voort Nam teaches general English and English teacher-training courses at Chongshin University in Seoul. Within KOTESOL, she is a facilitator of the KOTESOL Christian Teachers SIG, a presenter for KOTESOL Teacher Training, and an administrator of the national KOTESOL Facebook Group. This year, she is also serving as Secretary for the KOTESOL National Council.

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.

Jocelyn Wright Heidi Nam Jim Ronald Virginia Parker

Synchronous (Onsite) Meet the SIGs "Pizza Party" Lunch more

Sat, Apr 29, 12:00-12:45 Asia/Seoul

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are your way to connect with like-minded English teachers. Our KOTESOL SIGs have online communities on both our website and Facebook. Some also have offline activities, often in collaboration with chapters. This Meet the SIGs "Pizza Party" Lunch event at the 2023 KOTESOL International Conference will give KOTESOL members an opportunity to hear more about what SIGs have to offer. It will also allow you to ask any questions you may have. A limited number of pizza slices (2~3 pizzas, one vegetarian option), will be available to KOTESOL members on a first-come-first-served basis. To help organizers prepare for the event, please RSVP via the link: https://forms.gle/zWeHMEy8WiTk8DtDA

Reece Randall Jake Kimball Daniel Bailey Heidi Nam