Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Discusses Strengthening Educational Capacity of Original Downtown Schools

Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education conducted the "Old Downtown School Curriculum Research Association Council" to establish a support system for old downtown schools. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on the 29th that on the 28th, it held the ‘Old Downtown School Curriculum Research Association Meeting’ to establish a support system for old downtown schools, attended by 17 elementary and middle school staff.

This research association consists of a total of 53 schools, including 43 elementary and 10 middle schools among old downtown schools, and operates distinctive and emotional support programs with the support of the Provincial Office of Education.

Old downtown schools are small schools located in urban areas within five cities in Jeonnam Province, with student numbers ranging from 61 to 300. There are a total of 90 schools, including 58 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 15 high schools, and their numbers are increasing annually due to declining student populations.

The ‘Old Downtown School Curriculum Research Association’ studies operational plans centered on educational activities and ways to strengthen educational capacity through analysis of the status of distinctive program operations at each school.

In particular, it has launched a support system including practical training and consulting to help schools find their own unique colors together with the local community. Additionally, the results from the research association’s activities will be used as materials for future operation of distinctive programs and strengthening educational activities at old downtown schools.

Jung Deok-won, Director of Innovation Education, said, “The strengths of old downtown schools, small schools in urban areas, are being highlighted during the COVID-19 situation,” and added, “I hope the research activities of the Old Downtown School Curriculum Research Association will greatly help strengthen the educational capacity of old downtown schools.”

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