Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education Operates Customized Reading Program 'Reading Recovery' for Elementary Students

Establishing a Safety Net to Prevent Stage 3 Reading Learning Difficulties... Selection of Key Schools by Stage

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office of Education announced on the 24th that it will operate the 'Reading Recovery' program from the second semester to address reading learning difficulties among lower-grade elementary school students.

'Reading Recovery' is a program that guarantees early literacy by providing individualized, customized reading learning support to elementary school students at risk of reading difficulties as part of basic academic support policies.

The Gyeongbuk Office of Education is taking proactive measures to prevent reading learning difficulties among lower-grade students, which are a concern due to online school openings, remote classes, and hybrid attendance caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 25th, at the Dream Center in Gyeongju, an expert training session for 50 elementary school teachers will be held to guide students with reading difficulties. Teachers who complete this training will operate the Reading Recovery program, providing customized support to students at risk of reading difficulties two to three times a week using leveled picture books.

In addition, a systematic three-stage safety net is being established and supported for students at risk of reading difficulties. First graders undergo the Hangul Tto-bak-tto-bak test, and students from grades 1 to 6 take a reading learning characteristics checklist test to diagnose students at risk of reading difficulties early. Once selected as at risk, a cooperative teacher is assigned to Korean language classes as the first stage safety net. This year, 104 cooperative teachers are being supported in 71 elementary schools.

The second stage safety net includes after-school programs such as 'Reading-Focused Orem Schools' (40 schools) and 'Customized Reading Learning Support for Lower Grades' (300 schools), providing learning guidance, teaching aids, and materials to students at risk of reading difficulties. Students in the high-risk group for reading difficulties and those suspected of dyslexia receive direct support from the Learning Coaching Team visiting schools through the Gyeongbuk Learning Comprehensive Clinic Center as the third stage safety net.

Superintendent Jong-sik Lim stated, "Literacy is an essential ability that students must have for normal learning, and early literacy education can change students' lives," adding, "We plan to expand professional training programs so that teachers can understand students at risk of reading difficulties and strengthen their early literacy teaching capabilities."

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