Teachers at Duseo Elementary School and Seongdong Elementary School in Ulju County have launched a real-time video exchange program with the Yantai Korean International School in China.
The Ulsan Gangnam Office of Education is coordinating this initiative to increase the educational competitiveness of smaller regional schools using digital connectivity to overcome geographical barriers.
The project focuses on enhancing teacher expertise and providing students with broader learning experiences through cross-border collaboration.
According to [News21 Tongsin], the office of education established an advisory committee featuring educators from overseas institutions, including the Hanoi Korean International School and the Qingdao Korean International School, to refine the program’s curriculum and platform integration.
First Exchange Session Held on December 12
The inaugural session took place on December 12, allowing faculty members from the three participating schools to connect via a live video conferencing system. During this initial meeting, teachers introduced their respective school environments and regional characteristics to establish a foundation for ongoing collaboration.
Curriculum Integration for December 17
A follow-up session is scheduled for December 17, focusing on the theme of “National Holidays and Traditional Games.” Teachers plan to share high-quality instructional materials and case studies that can be directly applied to classroom activities in their respective countries.
The Ulsan Gangnam Office of Education intends to analyze the results of this pilot program to determine if the network should be expanded to include additional overseas Korean schools.
The office aims to incorporate the educational content developed through these teacher exchanges into the standard curriculum for small schools within its jurisdiction.
“This international exchange serves as a meaningful opportunity for teachers at small schools to broaden their perspectives and take their teaching expertise to the next level,” a representative from the Ulsan Gangnam Office of Education told [News21 Tongsin].
“We will continue to provide active support to ensure that small schools can possess strong educational competitiveness through close cooperation with overseas Korean schools.”
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