Yoo Eun-hye: "Post-COVID-19 Field Opinions Reflected in 2022 Curriculum Reform"

Considering Autonomy Measures Such as System Improvement and Deregulation
Institutional Measures to Ensure Quality of Remote Education to Be Established Within This Month

Future Education Differs from Industrial Era Talent Model
Fostering Collaborative Skills Through Self-Directed Learning

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye is speaking at the 7th Dialogue for the Post-Corona Education Transformation. (Provided by the Ministry of Education)

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 3rd, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye held the 7th dialogue for the post-COVID-19 education transformation at the Government Complex Sejong, stating, "The 2022 curriculum revision has already been prepared, but during the preparation process, experiencing the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) made the demands presented on the ground resonate with us," and added, "We will further specify these demands and incorporate them into the curriculum revision."

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo said, "Through experiencing COVID-19, we have come to consider much more concretely the autonomy in curriculum operation, including institutional improvements, regulations, and system issues," and added, "Regarding future-oriented education changes, social consultation is necessary for reforming the teacher training system, and we plan to present results by the end of this year." It is expected to include standards such as the number of students per class and the hiring of extracurricular teachers.

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo mentioned that future education will focus on fostering the ability to solve problems creatively and collaborate with self-directedness, moving away from university entrance exam competition. He said, "This differs from the concept of talent in the industrialization era; instead of problem-solving knowledge transmission learning, it is necessary to operate a curriculum that can connect to one's career and occupation," and explained, "The high school credit system has been discussed in this context, and the response to COVID-19 has accelerated and realized this direction."

Blended Learning, which refers to a mix of online and offline education, was also described as a means to secure diversity in the curriculum. Deputy Prime Minister Yoo said, "It is not based on the premise that students do not attend school daily, but even if they do attend, teachers can provide content online in advance before discussion-based classes, allowing students to review it before coming to school," and added, "It is not about mechanically distinguishing between attending school and remote learning."

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo announced that institutional improvements ensuring high-quality remote education content will be presented within this month. He said, "We are considering how to ease regulations, including institutional improvements that can guarantee quality remote classes," and added, "Specific plans and necessary support for implementation will be announced by August."

This forum was held for reporters covering the Ministry of Education. After topic presentations by Jo Gi-seong, a teacher at Gyesung Elementary School in Seoul, and reporters, a free Q&A session followed. The 9th forum, scheduled for the 7th, will be the last.

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