Synchronous (Onsite) Peacebuilding / Peace Studies / Peace Linguistics Panel Discussion (80 mins Onsite)
Collaborative Classroom Conflict Prevention and Resolution Projects
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jim Ronald's interests include pragmatics, learner development, vocabulary and, just recently, conflict resolution and ESL, with book reading groups and collaborative professional development as part of the mix.
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Virginia has been involved in English Language Teaching for over 20 years. She has taught, trained teachers, published practical and academic materials, and consulted on teaching and assessment materials in a variety of educational settings. Over the years, Virginia has worked in several different countries, including China, Myanmar (Burma), the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, South Korea, Thailand and, of course, her native Canada. She has delivered conference presentations and in-service training, professional development workshops and webinars, and has also published in teaching reference books, practical teaching publications, and professional websites. She holds an MA (Applied Linguistics and ELT) from the University of Nottingham, and is currently pursuing a D.Prof (TESOL) from the University of St Andrews.