Jungnang-gu Lifelong Learning Center Operates Online and Offline Programs Including Classics Viewed Through Humanities

Establishment of a Support System for Non-Face-to-Face Lifelong Learning Programs through Online Preparation Training, Demonstration Lectures, and Monitoring for Lifelong Learning Center Instructors

An instructor at Jungnang-gu Lifelong Learning Center preparing for an online class

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is resuming the operation of the Lifelong Learning Center following the adjustment of strengthened quarantine measures in the metropolitan area, and is introducing lifelong learning programs suited to the changed learning environment after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The district will sequentially open lifelong learning center programs starting from the 12th, fully operating a total of 15 online and offline programs including European Art through Films, Classical Music from a Humanities Perspective, Figure Drawing, and Botanical Art.

Offline programs will strictly follow COVID-19 quarantine guidelines such as disinfecting classrooms and checking participants' temperatures, and limit the number of participants to 15 or fewer. Online programs will be conducted in real-time by instructors using Zoom.

In particular, although the lifelong learning center has been closed since July, the district has built a non-face-to-face program support system tailored to the changed educational environment due to COVID-19 to successfully conduct online programs.

To this end, a two-week capacity-building training was conducted for all lifelong learning center staff and instructors before opening the courses. Additionally, after conducting nine online pilot lectures, feedback from students was collected to enhance the quality of education.

The district plans to continue developing programs suitable for the changed educational environment and actively nurture online community instructors to expand lifelong learning programs that many residents can participate in.

With the reopening of the lifelong learning center, local Happy Learning Centers and Neighborhood Learning Centers will also start classes. First, the offline “Shin2naneun Neighborhood Learning Center” (Sinnae 2-dong) will hold a Space Organization Academy, and the non-face-to-face online “Baekhak Neighborhood Learning Center” (Junghwa 2-dong) will offer various programs starting with the Dadokdadok Reading Discussion.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “With the reopening of the lifelong learning center, I hope it will bring vitality to the daily lives of residents who had to study alone at home due to COVID-19,” and added, “I hope the Jungnang Lifelong Learning Center programs will not only be for enjoying hobbies and leisure but also serve as an opportunity to spread a culture of self-learning and sharing with neighbors.”

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