History

Unity Within Diverisity

History

As English is being taught in an EFL context in most of the countries in Asia, an international organization for the Asian region has been sought by ELT professionals in Asia. The purpose of AsiaTEFL is to fill this need. The organization is expected to have the ability to cover the field of English education in the whole of Asia and reach beyond national boundaries for individuals and groups to work together toward commonly held goals of developing TEFL in Asia. In the summer of 2002, Dr. Hyo Woong Lee, immediate past-president of the Korea Association of Teachers of English(KATE), took the initiative in the founding of AsiaTEFL as a way of realizing this 30-year career goal he has held as an ELT practitioner and researcher. Supported by many other organizational leaders in many other Asian countries who share this same vision, the founding committee of AsiaTEFL has been launched under the chairmanship of Dr. Lee with the of making AsiaTEFL a truly international organization.

The Foundation Committee was formally formed on December 6, 2002, with more than two dozen Korea-based ELT professionals meeting in Seoul to discuss the form and direction the Association should take. A Constitution Committee was formed and charged with the framing of a constitution.

The first Regional Representatives meeting, attended by representatives of Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Korea, was held in Seoul on March 15, 2003.(Representatives from Israel, Iran, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the Philippines were unable to attend.) At that meeting, the drafts of the AsiaTEFL Constitution and the Organizational Guidelines were finalized, and Dr. Hyo Woong Lee was nominated and approved by the Representatives as the Founding President.

AsiaTEFL Foundation Committee Members

No. Name Affiliation
1 Bai, Yongquan Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
2 Cai, Jigang Secretary, NACFLT, China
3 Fan, Weiwei Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
4 Guo, Jieke South China University of Technology, China
5 Li, Yin Hua Fudan University, China
6 Tian, Guisen Beijing Normal University, China
7 Wang, Haixiao Nanjing University, China
8 Wang, Qiang Beijing Normal University, China
9 Wen, Qiu Fang Nanjing University, China
10 Wen Zhao Northeastern University, China
11 Wu, Yian Beijing Foreign Language Studies University, China
12 Xia, Jimei Zhongshan University, China
13 Yang, Zhizhong Nanjing University, China
14 Hung, Joseph H. Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
15 Tsui, Amy B.M. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
16 Bahram, Behin Azarbaijan Teacher Education University, Iran
17 Holzman, Susan Chairperson of ETAI, Israel
18 Spolsky, Bernard Bar-Ilan University, Israel
19 Adams, Carl Tokyo International University, Japan
20 Akio Iwasaki Tokyo Denki University, Japan
21 Aikawa, Masso, Wakayama Shinai Women's College, Japan
22 Dwight Atkinson Temple Universtiy, Japan
23 Fouser, Robert J. Kyoto University, Japan
24 Fujimoto, Donna Kobe University, Japan
25 Horiguchi, Mutsuhiro Toyko International University, Japan
26 Ishida, Masachika Seisen University, Japan
27 Kinoshita, Masayoshi (Fukuoka International University, Japan
28 Kobayashi, Hiromi Bunkyo University, Japan
29 Koike, Ikuo Meikai University, Japan
30 Koike, Sakae Toyko International University, Japan
31 McMurray, David International University of Kagoshima, Japan
32 Midorikawa, Hideko Showa Women's University, Japan
33 Murata, Kumiko Waseda University, Japan
34 Nishihori, Yuri Hokkaido University, Japan
35 Oda, Masaki Tamagawa University, Japan
36 Sano, Masayuki Yokohama National University, Japan
37 Yamamoto, Ryoichi Teikyo University of Science Technology, Japan
38 Yano, Yasukata Waseda University, Japan
39 Yashima, Tomoko Kansai University, Japan
40 Yoshida, Kensaku Sophia University, Japan
41 Ahn, Byung Kyoo Chonnam National University, Korea
42 Cha, Kyung Whan Chung-Ang University, Korea
43 Cho, Seikyung Kyung Hee University, Korea
44 Choi, Yeon Hee Ewha Womans University, Korea
45 Dickey, Robert J. Gyeongju University, Korea
46 Finch, Andrew E. Kyungpook National University, Korea
47 Ham, Soon Ae Myongji University, Korea
48 Han, Jong Im Ewha Womans University, Korea
49 Han, Sang Ho Gyeongju University, Korea
50 Huh, Myung Hae Korea University, Korea
51 Jeon, Ji Hyeon Ewha Womans University, Korea
52 Jin, Kyung Ae Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation, Korea
53 Joh, Jeong Soon Hoaeo University, Korea
54 Jung, Haeng Honam University, Korea
55 Jung, Kyu Tae Hannam University, Korea
56 Kang, In Sun KAIST, Korea
57 Kang, Hoo Dong Youngsan University, Korea
58 Kim Eon Joo Ewha Woman University, Korea
59 Kim, Hyun Sook Sejong University, Korea
60 Kim, In Ok Chuncheon National University of Education, Korea
61 Kim Jin Seok Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation, Korea
62 Kim, Jin Wan Seoul National University, Korea
63 Kim Jung Sook Jinju National University of Education, Korea
64 Kim, Sung Ae Pusan National University, Korea
65 Kim, Yong Suk Korea University of Technology and Education, Korea
66 Kim, Young Mi Duksung University, Korea
67 Kim, Young Min Daegu National University of Education
68 Kim, Young Tae Jeonju National University of Education, Korea
69 Lee, Dong Han Pusan national University of Education, Korea
70 Lee, Hyo Woong Korea Maritime University, Korea
71 Lee, Kil Ryoung Yeungnam University, Korea
72 Lee, Kyung Nam Kangwon National University, Korea
73 Lee, Soyoung Inha University, Korea
74 Lee, Sung Hee Chongshin University, Korea
75 Lee, Young Shik Hannam University, Korea
76 Min, Chan Kyoo Korea National University of Education, Korea
77 Min Sujung Kongju National University, Korea
78 Moon, Young In University of Seoul, Korea
79 Oh, Junil Pukyong National University, Korea
80 Park, Joo Kyung Honam University, Korea
81 Park Ki Hwa Kyungin National University of Education, Korea
82 Park, Mae Ran Pukyong National University, Korea
83 Park, Yong Yae Seoul National University, Korea
84 Rhee, Seok Chae Yonsei University, Korea
85 Shaffer, David E. Chosun University, Korea
86 Song Heshim Seokyeong University, Korea
87 Song, Mi Jeong Seoul National University, Korea
88 Uhm, Chul Joo Chonnam National University, Korea
89 Woo, Sang Do Gongju National University of Education, Korea
90 Yoo, Beom Chungpuk National University, Korea
91 Yoon, Woong Jin Pusan National University, Korea
92 Yoon, Yeo Bom Seoul National University of Education, Korea
93 Yu, Jay Myoung Seoonchunhyang University, Korea
94 Al Hamly, Mashael, Kuwait University, Kuwait
95 Charistan Kamil Kuwait University, Kuwait
96 Georges Adnan Kuwit University, Kuwait
97 Zabalawi Rafe Kuwait University, Kuwait
98 Gill, Saran Kaur (University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
99 Subramaniam, Ganakumaran University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
100 Vethamani, Malachi Edwin University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
101 Oo, Thinn Thinn The Teaching Center The British Council, Myanmar
102 Bala, Edilbera Philippine Normal University, Philippines
103 Mindo, Dinah Philippine Normal University, Philippines
104 Belichenko, Larisa Birobijan State Pedagogical Institute, Russia
105 Chew, Phyllis G. National Institute of Education, Singapore
106 Cox, Robyn Gail National Institute of Education, Singapore
107 Farrell, Thomas S.C. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
108 Foo, Chee Jan RELC, Singapore
109 Fun, Chin Soo RELC Language Teaching Institute, Singapore
110 Pakir, Anne National University of Singapore, Singapore
111 Wong, Ruth Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
112 Chiang, Steve Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
113 Hsiao, Tsung Yuan National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
114 Leung Yiu-Nam National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
115 Shih, Yu Hwei National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
116 Chumpavan, Saiwaroon Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
117 Jirada, Wudthayagon Maejo University, Thailand
118 Maley, Alan Assumption University, Thailand
119 Mourdraia Olga Walailak University, Thailand
120 Nimmannit, Suchada Chulalongkom University, Thailand
121 Pibulchol, Chaleosri Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
122 Sangrun, Jiraporn Institute of Social Technology Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
123 Seepho Sirinthorn Institute of Social Technology Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
124 Singhasiri, Wareesiri King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
125 Soranastaporn, Songsri Mahidol University, Thailand
126 Wattanakul, Pearl Payup University, Thailand
127 Wirotanan, Jaruwan Silpakorn University, Thailand
128 Wongbiasaj, Sorani Chiangmai University, Thailand
129 Bird, Kathy President elect of TESOL Arabia, United Arab Emirates
130 Coombe, Christine A. Dubai Men's College, Higher College of Technology, United Arab Emirates
131 Hoelker, Jane Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
132 Baurain, Brad Dalat University, Vietnam
133 Le, Van Canh Hanoi Natonal University, Vietnam
134 Tran Van Phuoc Hue University of Education, Vietnam

AsiaTEFL now consists of about 19,000 members (Full and Associate) from the following countries and regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algerria, American Samoa, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritius, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, United States Minor Outlying Islands, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.

Countries/regions where full/associate members are located