Gwangju University to Operate 'Research Institute' Leading Educational Innovation in the 4th Industrial Revolution Era

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyukjong) announced on the 26th that it will establish a research institute to lead educational innovation in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution era and begin full-scale operation.

Under the research institute, Gwangju University will have four centers including the Teaching and Learning Support Center, aiming to respond to future education and foster customized talent by intensifying support for teaching and learning.

The inauguration ceremony will be held on the 29th at the Hosim Memorial Library on campus.

President Kim Hyukjong, Graduate School Dean Kim Gap-yong, Director of the Educational Innovation Research Institute Park Jinyoung, and other key faculty members will attend to announce the overall goals and roles of the Educational Innovation Research Institute.

In addition, the event will include presentations of operational plans by the heads of the Educational Innovation Research Institute, Teaching and Learning Support Center, e-Learning Support Center, Non-Curricular Education Support Center, and Educational Performance Management Center, along with expert lectures, consultations, and collection of opinions within the university.

In particular, starting with the inauguration ceremony of the Educational Innovation Research Institute, Gwangju University plans to take the lead in establishing systems for ▲strengthening educational capabilities ▲enhancing teaching capabilities through e-learning based content development and educational media production and operation ▲strengthening learning and career competencies through management of non-curricular education programs ▲improving the quality of education through educational performance management and feedback.

Park Jinyoung, Director of the Educational Innovation Research Institute, said, “Gwangju University is moving quickly for educational innovation by reorganizing the existing Teaching and Learning Research Institute into the Educational Innovation Research Institute and placing four centers under it,” adding, “We will continuously seek ways to improve and innovate the quality of education.”

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