Jeonbuk Office of Education Significantly Extends Recognition Period for 'Off-Campus Experiential Learning'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Geon-ju] The Jeonbuk Office of Education has significantly expanded the recognized period for 'off-campus experiential learning.'

The Office of Education announced on the 26th that it has informed frontline schools via an official letter that off-campus experiential learning will be recognized for up to 34 days, which is 20% of the total school days, only during infectious disease crisis alert levels 'Severe' and 'Warning.'

Previously, it was allowed within 10 days.

This extension of the off-campus experiential learning period reflects parents' requests to extend the period by including 'home study' as a valid reason for approval of off-campus experiential learning during infectious disease crisis stages of Severe or Warning due to COVID-19.

Off-campus experiential learning approved by the school principal requires submitting an application to the school before the desired date of implementation, excluding weekends and public holidays, and obtaining approval.

Students applying for off-campus experiential learning on the grounds of 'home study' must submit a learning plan for the experiential period and refrain from going outside under the supervision of a guardian.

An official from the Office of Education said, "With the expansion of the recognized days for off-campus experiential learning, there is a concern that students may not attend school for long periods or that educational disparities may worsen due to participation in private tutoring or other private education instead of school," adding, "We expanded the recognized period for off-campus learning by comprehensively reflecting parents' concerns about students' safety."

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