Andrew Finch, PhD: Curriculum Vitae

Andrew Edward Finch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English Education
Kyungpook National University
Teachers' College, Department of English Education
Daegu City, Republic of Korea, 702-701

Homepage: www.finchpark.com/aef

Courses: www.finchpark.com/courses

+82 (0)53 950-5832 (Office, answer-phone and fax)

general: to promote and facilitate language-learning as education of the whole person, fostering linguistic, cognitive, affective and social development in a non-threatening, collaborative learning environment.
specific: to develop and apply my experience in EFL teacher-training, language programme design, programme management, test-design, alternative assessment, materials design, task-based EFL teaching, and Internet applications, for the purpose of promoting teacher/learner development in a holistic, humanistic and student-centred manner.

Feb 2008 to Oct 2008
VISITING RESEARCH FELLOW (TESOL) Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, UK http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/

Two seminars at the Centre for Research on Language & Education (CREOLE),
Supervision of MA students,
Teaching on the MA and EdD program.

Aug. 2001 - present:
Associate Professor of English Education, Kyungpook National University Daegu, Republic of Korea

Supervising MA and PhD students

Teaching Undergraduate Credit Courses:

Teaching Graduate Credit Courses:

Research into Task-Based EFL learning and language teaching as education

Writing practical teacher-training books:

My First English discussion 1 & 2
Active English Discussion 1 & 2
Visit Korea
Bingo Games for English Language teaching
Integrating Teaching and Assessment in the EFL Classroom
It's Up to You (Project-Based English)
Tell Me More (Chinese Version) (Task-Based Conversation English)
English Reflections (Interactive Learner Journal)
Welcome to China
Time to Speak (In Press)

Oct-Nov 2006, April 2006, July 2004, Apr 2004, July 2003
CSAT CONSULTANT: Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation

Working on the team making the National College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) Exam (Foreign Languages, English section)

Feb. 2001 - Aug. 2001
Language Testing Consultant, GSLPA, Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Department of English

Design, preparation, and implementation of the Graduating Students' Language Proficiency Assessment programme 2001 (GSLPA), written and spoken tests
Authoring and networking exam materials
Preparing for and supervising the recording of listening passages
Supervising the printing of exam booklets
Assisting in the invigilation of the GSLPA and the training of the raters

Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2001
Deputy Director (Language Centre) and Visiting Professor, Seoul National University of Technology, Language Centre, Korea

Academic direction of the Language Centre
Supervision and hiring of professional teaching staff (13 instructors)
Curriculum/syllabus design/implementation (credit and non-credit courses)
Teaching

12 hours of project-based intermediate/advanced-level English classes per week
Internet-based non-credit conversation classes

Teacher-observation and training, promoting professional development
Making and supervising a Web Page for the Centre: http://plaza.snut.ac.kr/~lc
Administration, including scheduling teachers' classes and times
Conducting teacher-training seminars and workshops

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999
Deputy Director (Language Centre)and Visiting Professor, Andong National University, Language Centre, Korea

Academic direction of the Language Centre
Supervising and hiring professional teaching staff (21 instructors)
Curriculum/syllabus design and implementation.
Materials design and creation - writing 3 in-house task-based Conversation textbooks (with teachers' resource books), plus reflective teacher/student journals:

Teaching 14 contact hours of Conversation English classes per week
Supervising staff observation, development and assessment
Supervising training weeks for new staff.
Designing and implementing a task-based oral testing system.
Designing, creating and maintaining an English Language Web Page for the Centre: (no longer functional).
Administration, including assisting in scheduling
Visiting regional Teacher-Training Centres to give seminars and workshops

Sept 1995 - Jan 1997
Full Time Language Instructor: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, English Department. English Language Study Centre (ELSC)

Counselling students about learning strategies, preferred learning styles, facilitation and direction of language learning
Tutoring small groups (up to five members) of students referred to the Centre for extra help in development of English language skills
Design and production of promotional posters and flyers for the ELSC
Design and management of a computerized version of the timetable

Sept 1994 - June 1995
Part-Time Language Instructor, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), Wanchai, Hong Kong

Designing and teaching Academic English courses for Arts students Music, Dance, Drama, Technical Arts)

July 1994 - Dec 1996
Part-Time Language Instructor on short courses,
The Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong (now the Open University of Hong Kong), Kowloon, H.K.

Design and implementation of a Task-Based Elementary Spoken English Syllabus for Short Courses, Adult Learners

Mar 1991 - Feb 1994
Visiting Professor, Andong National University, Language Centre, Korea

Design and implementation of Task-based Syllabi (Conversational English and Teaching Methodology) for students in the Department of English Education
Initiation and supervision of an extra-curricular English Conversation Club: Meeting And Talking English" (MATE)

Feb 2008 to Oct 2008
VISITING RESEARCH FELLOW (TESOL) Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, UK http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/

Two seminars at the Centre for Research on Language & Education (CREOLE),
Supervision of MA students,
Teaching on the MA and EdD program.

July 2003 to Nov 2006
CSAT CONSULTANT Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation, Seoul: www.kice.re.kr
Member of the writing team for mock and full versions of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), English Section. July 2003, Apr, July 2004, Apr, Oct 2006

July 11 - 13 2007
Guest Lecturer, 2007 Fulbright ETA Orientation - Kangwon National University
Pre-service ETA training

July 2005, July 2006, July 2007
Guest Lecturer, Gangwon Provincial Teacher Training Institute, Gangneung
In-service EFL secondary teacher training, focusing on Classroom-Based Assessment

2002 - 2007, 1998 - 1999, 1992 - 1993
Guest Lecturer, Gyeongbuk Provincial Teacher Training Institute, Gumi
In-service EFL secondary teacher training, focusing on Task-Based TEFL Methodology and Communicative Competence. 6-monthly from Jan 2002 to July 2006. Monthly in 1998/99.

Nov 2005, Dec 2004
Guest Lecturer, Gyeonggi-Do institute for foreign language education
In-service EFL secondary teacher training.
Classroom-based assessment (performance assessment, portfolios, learner journals, self/peer-assessment).

Aug 2004
Guest Lecturer, Daegu Teacher Training Institute
Performance assessment - presentation and workshop

Mar 2003 -June2003
Guest Professor International Graduate school of English (IGSE), Seoul
Credit Course: EFL Textbook Design and Analysis

Sept. 2000 - Dec. 2000
Guest Lecturer, Chung-Ang University, Seoul
TEFL Methodology lectures and workshops for graduate students of the English Education Department

Mar 2000 - Jan. 2001
Local Tutor, Birmingham University (UK) Centre for English Language Studies
Supervising 10 tutees on the Distance MA in Applied Linguistics
Advising on drafted versions of assignments

Mar 1996
Examiner of Oral English, Use of English Exam, Hong Kong Examinations Authority
Supervising and evaluating High School students taking Oral English examinations

1997 - 2000	DOCTORATE (Ph.D.) Faculty of Education, Manchester University, UK. Thesis title: A Formative Evaluation of a Task-Based EFL Programme for Korean University Students
1994 - 1996	MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) Centre for English Language Education, Manchester University, U.K.
1994	CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES (Cert. ESP) English Language Centre (ELC), London, U.K.
1992 - 1993	DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE English Language Centre (ELC), London, U.K.
1975 - 1976	POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) Birmingham Polytechnic, U.K. (Now the University of Central England in Birmingham)
1971 - 1972	MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) University of Bristol, Department of Music U.K.
1968 - 1971	BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.), II-1 (HONS) MUSIC University of Bristol, Department of Music U.K.

2007-10-13	National Panel of Judges: 3rd I Love Milk National Children's Speech Contest - Final
2007-9-9	Head of Regional Panel of Judges: 3rd I Love Milk National Children's Speech Contest - Daegu
2007-9-1	Member of Judges on Fulbright Scholarship Interview Panel-Seoul
2007-8-24	Interview Test of applicants for The Secretariat of the Association of North East Asia Regional Governments
2007-8-19	Head of Panel of Judges: 5th Gyeongbuk Ambassador Children's English Speech Contest - Gyeongju
2007-6 ~ ...	Author of "Materials Design" column, Korea TESOL magazine "The English Connection"
2007-3 ~ 2008-2	Head of Department of English Education, Teachers' College, KNU
2007	Conference Co-Chair and Program Chair, KNU/KOTESOL National Conference, Daegu
2006	Conference Co-Chair and Webmaster, KNU/KOTESOL International Conference, Daegu
2005 ~ 07	Vice-president of MEESO(The Modern English Education Society)
2005 ~ ...	Editing advisor and consultant to the KNU Times
2004 ~ 07	Author of "Action Research" column, Korea TESOL magazine "The English Connection"
2004 ~ ...	Board of editors, Korea TESOL Journal
2002 ~ 2004	PAC Journal Country Editor (Korea)
2002 ~ 2003	Daegu Chapter, Webmaster: KOTESOL
2001 ~ 2002	Head of Research: KOTESOL
2000 ~ 2001	President: KOTESOL
2000	Conference Chair: KOTESOL International Conference, Daegu, Korea

See these books at: www.finchpark.com/books

Oct 2008	My First English Discussion (Books 1 & 2):Pearson Longman,Seoul,Korea
Oct 2007	Active English Discussion (Books 1 & 2):Pearson Longman,Seoul,Korea
June 2007	Visit Korea Task-Based Tourism-English Conversation Textbook
In Press	Time to Speak Task-based English Conversation Textbook, basic level).
Mar 2007	Bingo Games for English Language Teaching (Fencom Press)
2006	Welcome to China Task-Based Tourism-English Conversation. Beijing: China Electric Power Press
2005	Tell Me More! (Chinese Version) Task-based English Conversation textbook, basic level). Beijing: China Electric Power Press
Oct 2005	Integrating EFL Teaching and Assessment in the EFL CLassroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers in Korea Teacher-training textbook. Seoul: Sahoipyungnon Press
2004	English Reflections: An Interactive Learning Journal. Kyungpook National University Press
2004	It's Up to You (Project-based English Conversation textbook, pre-intermediate level, including alternative assessment). Seoul: Chonghab Press
Jan 2002	Reflections: An Interactive and Reflective Learning Journal. Andong: Sungshim Press.
2000	Tell Me More! (Task-based English Conversation textbook, basic level). Seoul: Hakmunsa publishing
2000	Now You're Talking! (Task-based English Conversation textbook, pre-intermediate level). Seoul: Hakmunsa
2000	What's New? (Dialogues for Elementary Schools). Seoul: Hakmunsa publishing.
2000	The Way Ahead (Project-based Conversation Course - textbook). Seoul: Hakmunsa publishing.

Read these articles at:www.finchpark.com/arts

Dec 2008	Postmodernism in TEFL. Processes and Process-Orientation in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning. 41-64.
Dec 2008	An Attitudinal Profile of EFL Learners in Korea. Electronic Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. Vol. 5(2), 206-219.
Dec 2007	Learners as Assessors. The SNU Journal of Education Research, Vol. 16, 39-64.
Dec 2007	Baduk and Second Language Learning: Effortful Study and Balanced Flow. Studies in British and American Language and Literature, 85, 231-249.
Dec 2007	A Project-based Freshman English Program: Methods and Implications. Foreign Languages Education. 14(3), 21-47.
June 2007	Involving Language Learners in Assessment: A New paradigm. English Language Assessment. 1(1), 39-58.
Dec 2006	Group Testing: Student-designed Tests. KOTESOL Proceedings 2005. 1(1), 233-241.
Mar 2006	The Postmodern Language Teacher. Studies in British and American Language and Literature, 78, 221-248.
Mar 2006	Task-based Supplementation: Achieving High School Textbook Goals through Form-Focused Interaction. English Teaching, 61(1), 41-65.
Dec 2005	Students as Test-Makers. Modern English education, 6(3), 3-25.
Dec 2005	Action Research: Empowering the Teachers. Pleiades: Journal of Teaching Young Learners of English, 1(1), 30-48.
June 2005	Program Evaluation Through Attitude Change. Studies in English Education. 10(1), 45-68.
Dec 2004	Promoting peace in the EFL classroom. (2004). Korea TESOL Journal, Vol. 7, 21-48.
Dec 004	Online peer-assessment of a multimedia project. Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning, 7(2). 65-80.
Dec 2004	Peace begins in the classroom. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 8(4), 219-223.
Dec 2004	English Language Teaching, 16(4), 1-26.
Oct 2004	The Learning Journal as an Agent of Attitude Change. 2003 Conference Proceedings of the Japan Association of Language Teaching. 399-409
Oct 2004	Reflective instruments for self-assessment in Korean EFL classrooms. Korea TESOL Journal, 6(1), 63-86.
Oct 2004	Complexity and systems theory: Implications for the EFL teacher/researcher. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 1(2), 27-46.
Sept 2004	An analysis of EBS preparation materials for the CSAT, English section. English Teaching. 59/3, 305 - 329
Jan 2004	Supplementing Secondary EFL textbooks. Gyeongbuk Secondary English Education, XVI, 96 - 107.
Dec 2003	Action Research: Empowering the teachers. English Elementary Education, 3, 36-51.
Aug 2003	A systems View of the EFL Class: Mapping Complexity. English Linguistic Science, 11, 15 - 26.
June 2003	Using Poems to Teach English. English Language Teaching. 15(2), 29 - 45
Mar 2003	Teachers: Who Needs Them?. Academic Exchange, 7(1), 132 - 136.
Mar 2003	Supplementing Textbooks: A Practical, task-based methodology. The English Connection, 7(2), 1, 6-8.
Feb 2003	Learning to trust - Trusting to learn: Promotion of Positive affect through language-learning materials. English Linguistic Science, 10, 1 - 19.
Aug 2002	Ethical Assessment. English Teaching (KATE), 57(3), 333 - 352.
Aug 2002	The language clinic: The teacher as an agent of change. ThaiTESOL Bulletin, August 2002 Special Issue, 69 - 78.
June 2002	Authentic Assessment: Implications for EFL Performance Testing Korea Secondary Education Research, 49, 89-122.
May 2002	Autonomy - where are we, and where are we going? JALT CUE-SIG Proceedings, pp. 15-42.
Dec. 2001	English Vocabulary through shareware games. Journal of English Education, 2001(2), pp. 149-64.
Fall 2001	The Non-threatening Learning Environment. Korea TESOL Journal, 4(1), 133-58.
Oct. 2001	A Formative Evaluation of a Task-Based Conversation English programme. PAC Journal, 1(1), 125-46.
June 2001	Complexity in the Language Classroom. Secondary Education Research, 47, 105-40.
Nov. 1999	The Task-based Classroom in Practice. Solmae Review on Language and Literature, 11, 179-198. Andong National University.
Sept. 1998	Designing and using a Learner-Journal for False Beginners: Self-assessment and organization of Learning. Self-Access Language Learning. Hong Kong Association of Self-Access Learning and Development.
Spring 1998	Oral Testing and Self-Assessment: The Way Forward? Language Testing Update. Centre for Research in Language Education, Lancaster University, U.K.
Nov. 1997	Promoting and Developing English Conversation Skills at Tertiary Level. English Teaching. Journal of The Korea Association. of Teachers of English, Vol. 52/3.
Oct. 1997	Task-Based Teaching in a Traditional Setting: Understanding the Students. Proceedings of the 1997 Korea TESOL Conference.
Sept. 1993	The Language Game. Andong University Language Research Journal.
Sept. 1992	The Native Speaker in the Korean English Classroom. Andong University Language Research Journal.

May 2009	KOTESOL National Conference 2009: Professional Development: Improving learning by improving teaching. 1. Professional Development Workshop 1 (50 minutes) 2. Professional Development Workshop 2 (50 minutes)
Mar 2009	Seoul KOTESOL Conference: Beyond Survival in ELT. Task Design: Principles and Practice
Dec 2008	CLaSIC 2008: Media in Foreign Language teaching and Learning. Using Course Software (Moodle) to Provide an Effective Blended Learning Curriculum.
Dec 2008	CLaSIC 2008: Media in Foreign Language teaching and Learning. Heritage Language Learning: A Korean/UK Case Study.
Dec 2008	ESEA Conference 2008: Englishes & Literatures in a Globalised World. New Models of Language Teaching and Learning for East Asia.
Jan 2008	The Korea Association of Primary English education(KAPEE)2007Winter Conference Designing Culture-specific Texts for Elementary School Students
Dec 2007	Current Situations and Future Directions in Foreign Language Education in Korea. KAFLE Conference The European Portfolio and the Common European Framework for Language Learning: Implications for Korea
Nov 2007	The 4^th Annual KOTESOL Symposium: Global Issues in the Language Classroom 1. Active English Discussion: An Integrated Approach to Global Issues 2. A Global Issues Project Pack
Oct 2007	KOTESOL International Conference, Seoul, Korea. 1. Discussion: Integrating Oral Skills into the School Syllabus. 2. Motivation through the Flow Experience 3. Task-based Tourism English: Motivating through Authentic Tasks
Sept 2007	Motivating unwilling learners through CBA. 2007 TEFL Conference, Dongseo University.
Sept 2007	Collaboration vs. Competition: Implications for Language Learning. Emerging Issues and Challenges in English Education. MEESO-ETAK Conference.
Aug 2007	Europass: Opening doors to learning. KELTA Conference: Assessing Foreign language Performances
July 2007	Baduk & TEFL: Optimal Performance through Balanced Flow. KATE Conference: Embracing Diversities and Pursuing Professional integrity in TEFL
June 2007	Bringing Student-based Assessment into the Classroom. AsiaTEFL International Conference 2007
June 2007	Promoting holistic learning through ESP materials: Visit Korea. KOTESOL-KNU International Conference
Apr 2007	Promoting holistic learning through ESP materials: Visit Korea. KOTESOL Gwangju Spring Conference
Mar 2007	Making Meaningful Vocabulary Activities: Interactive Bingo. Young Learners and Teenagers Conference 2007, Daegu
Dec 2006	Form-Focused Interaction: Grammar through Communication. Featured presentation, Jeju Foreign language Learning Center. Workshop series for EPIK teachers.
Dec 2006	Postmodernism in TEFL: An overview. CLaSIC Conference, Singapore National University
Nov 2006	Promoting Attitude Change through Student-Based Assessment(SBA): A Practical Approach. Visiting speaker, Lunchtime Workshop, Hong Kong University
Nov 2006	Formative School-Based Assessment Activities for Secondary English: An overview. Visiting speaker, School-based Assessment Seminar, Hong Kong University
Nov 2006	Self/peer Assessment: Stress-free Consciousness-raising and Reflection. Visiting Speaker, Constituent Theme- Languages, Media and Communication: Language in Education and Assessment Seminar Series, Hong Kong University
Aug 2006	Meaningful Vocabulary Learning: Interactive Bingo. MEESO Conference, Daegu, Korea
Aug 2006	User-Friendly Test-Design. KEES Conference, KNUE, Korea
July 2006	Form-Focused Interaction. 3^rd Student Times International Conference, Beijing (Plenary)
June 2006	Globalization and World Englishes. 2^nd KNU-KOTESOL International Conference
May 2006	The Class Journal. Seoul KOTESOL Conference
May 2006	Using Bingo for EFL: A Student-centred Approach. KoreaTESOL National Conference.
Nov 2005	Form-Focused Interaction: Supplementing High School Textbooks. YLT Symposium 2005
Nov 2005	Integrating Teaching and Assessment in Korea.ALAK: Technology in Applied Linguistics
Nov 2005	Form-Focused Interaction: All the Students Talking All the Time.3rd AsiaTEFL International Conference
Oct 2005	Students as Test-Makers. KOTESOL International conference, Seoul.
Oct 2005	Integrating teaching and Assessment in the EFL CLassroom. KOTESOL International conference
Sept 2005	1. The postmodern language teacher. Task-Based Language Teaching Conference, Leuven, Belgium. 2. Task-based supplementation of traditional EFL textbooks in Korea (Poster presentation). Leuven, Belgium.
June 2005	Classroom-based assessment: Practical ideas. KATE (Korean Association of Teachers of English) International Conference, Seoul
April 2005	Form-focused interaction. Gwangju-Chonnam KOTESOL conference
Mar 2005	Classroom-based assessment tools for EFL teachers in Korea. KOTESOL Regional conference: North Jeolla province
Jan 2005	An interactive/reflective learner journal. ThaiTESOL International conference
Nov 2004	An attitudinal profile of tertiary EFL learning in Korea. Asia TEFL 2nd international Conference, Seoul
Oct 2004	Project-based Learning: It's Up to You. KOTESOL International conference, Seoul
Oct 2004	Grammar online: Supplementing textbooks through student-specific activities. KOTESOL International conference, Seoul
Aug 2004	Web-based peer-assessment of student multimedia projects. KAMALL (Korea Association of Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning) Conference.
June 2004	Interactive supplementation of high school English texts. KATE (Korean Association of Teachers of English) International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
June 2004	1. Involving high school students in test-design. 5th Pan Asian Conference, Vladivostok, Russia 2. Action research: Getting started. 5th Pan Asian Conference, Vladivostok
May 2004	1. Task-based materials design. Featured speech, China IATEFL International 2. Learning how to assess:Alternative assessment for Asian students. China
April 2004	Project-Based Learning: It’s Up to You. KOTESOL Regional Conference 2004, Gwangju, Korea.
Jan 2004	Supplementing Secondary EFL Textbooks. Plenary Speech, Kyeongbuk Secondary English Teachers Association (SETA)
Nov 2003	Promoting Positive Attitude Change: Interactive Learner Journals. JALT International Conference, Tokyo 2003
Nov 2003	A Systems View of the EFL Language Classroom. AsiaTEFL International Conference 2003, Busan, Korea
Oct 2003	Peer-assessed Freshman English: It's Up to You! KOTESOL International Conference 2003, Seoul, Korea
Apr 2003	Self-assessment and peer-assessment in the EFL Classroom. Plenary Speech, KOTESOL Jeolla Regional Conference
Feb. 2003	Humanistic Language Learning Materials. English Linguistic Science Association of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Feb. 2003	1. Teaching English through Poems: An Interactive Approach to Creative Writing. Korean Association for English Teachers, Winter Conference, Seoul, Korea, February 15th. 2. Projects for Special Purposes: A New Look at Freshman English. KATE Winter Conference
Feb. 2003	Supplementing Secondary EFL Materials: A Practical, Task-based Methodology Plenary Speech, Modern English Education Society Conference, Cheonju, Korea, February 8th
Nov 2002	Humanistic Learning Materials: What, Why and How. Plenary Speech, YETA Conference, Daegu, Korea, November 9th.
Oct. 2002	An Interactive Learning Journal. KOTESOL International Conference, Seoul
Oct. 2002	A model for peer-assessment of conversation skills KOTESOL International Conference, Seoul
Sept. 2002	Peace Begins in the Classroom Peace as a Global Language Conference, Daito Bunka University, Tokyo, September 28th.
June 2002	Promoting attitude change through learning journals. KATE Conference, Seoul.
Jan. - Sept. 2002	Action Research: What, Why and How. Presentations given to KOTESOL Chapter meetings and to KOTESOL Gwangju and Suwon Conferences.
Jan. 2002	The language clinic: the teacher as an agent of change. ThaiTESOL Conference
May 2001	Autonomy - where are we, and where are we going? Plenary, JALT CUE Conference, Tokai University, Japan, May 12 - 13th.
Dec. 2000	Materials design for the Elementary School conversation classroom. Plenary and Workshop given at the Korean Association of Primary English Education Conference, Seoul, Korea.
May 2000	Trust in the conversation classroom. Workshop given at the regional KOTESOL Conference, Busan, Korea.
Jan. 2000	Task-based teaching for Elementary Schools. Paper given at the "English Education in Korea" Conference, Jung-Ang University, Seoul.
May 1999	Projects in the Korean classroom. Joint paper/workshop given to the Busan KOTESOL Conference.
Oct. 1998	Task-types and lesson Planning. KOTESOL International Conference, Kyoung-hee University, Seoul
May 1998	Learner Training and Learner Journals. Paper given at the Busan KOTESOL Conference
May 1993	Communicative Teaching Aids. Seminar for Middle School English teachers.

March 2008	Research Year (Sabbatical), KNU Teachers' College
Oct 2006	Outstanding Service Award, KOTESOL
July 2004	Korea Research Foundation (KRF) Research Grant (1 year)
Oct 2003	KNU Research Grant (1 year)
Oct 2000	President's Award for outstanding service to KOTESOL.
June 1970	Napier Miles Music Prize for Second-Year Students, University of Bristol, Music Department, Bristol, U.K.
June 1968	English Literature Prize for 6th Form Students, Queen Mary's Grammar School, Basingstoke, U.K.

Modern English Education Society,lifetime member
Asia TEFL, founder member.
Korea TESOL, lifelong member, editor, columnist
Youngnam English Teachers' Association (YETA), member
The Korean Association of Teachers of English (KATE), member
The Asian Centre for Language Assessment research. (ACLAR), member

Korean: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Mandarin: Basic
Spanish: Beginner

Systems:	Windows Vista, XP (English & Korean)
Software:	Windows Movie Maker, Media Encoder Wordian 2004, Hangul Word Processing (HWP) 2007 English and Korean versions of MS Office 2007 WS_FTP (Web publishing) Dreamweaver MX, Namo 6 (Web-site editing in English and Korean) Photoshop 7, CS, Fireworks (Graphic management) Macromedia Flash (Media, animations) Expert Personal Publisher (Desktop publishing)
Languages:	XHTML, HTTP (intermediate) CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)> JAVA Script (very basic)

Baduk (바둑, Japanese name "Go", ); an oriental board game notable for its promotion of lateral as well as logical thinking.

Walking (hiking), swimming, cycling

"Gi-gong" (기공,

), a Korean version of "Tai-Chi", which combines many aspects of oriental philosophy, meditation and exercise.

Reading, writing, painting, composing music, watching classic and literary films.

This page was updated on March 10, 2009.