It Was Not 'Magic' but a 'Learning Clinic'... University Also Hits Big with 'Self-Directed Learning'

Gyeongnam Jeongbodae Launches 'Clinic Program' for Students with Low Learning Ability
Success Achieved Through Transfer to 4-Year Universities and Passing Qualification Exams for Students at Risk of Dropping Out

Gyeongnam Information University’s learning clinic program, introduced for student learning management, is showing positive results.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Prevent mid-course dropout! Gyeongnam Information University is operating a ‘Learning Clinic’ program for students who cannot demonstrate their abilities due to poor learning management, and is seeing ‘considerable benefits.’

Gyeongnam Information University (President Chu Man-seok) supports various programs that enhance confidence and capabilities for students with low learning abilities among enrolled students.

The university established the Education Innovation Center and is supporting students through programs such as ‘Only One, Only You Learning Clinic’ and ‘KIT Tutoring.’

The ‘Only One, Only You Learning Clinic,’ launched this year, targets students with insufficient basic learning skills by department. After conducting a learning strategy test (MLST-Ⅱ), it provides focused learning coaching on areas lacking such as learning strategies, concentration, relationship building, and confidence based on the diagnosis.

It supports students who have difficulty keeping up with basic learning skills and remote classes by checking and assisting with their studies and assignments. Each student is continuously managed by a dedicated learning consultant.

Since April this year, the university has prepared convenient educational facilities such as a dedicated research staff for the learning clinic, a learning clinic room, and study rooms, and has supported 63 students so far.

After participating in the learning clinic for seven months and passing the transfer exam to Dong-A University, student Kim Bona (Department of New Materials and Chemical Engineering, 2nd year) said, “Low grades were a big stress, so I applied for the learning clinic to analyze my learning style. At first, I was not used to the one-on-one program, but thanks to the kindly guiding teacher, my grades improved and I gained confidence in studying. It is a perfect program for students with learning concerns.”

Student Lee Taekwon (Department of Automotive, 2nd year) said, “I failed the certification exam several times, but through the learning clinic, I learned the direction and methods of education, studied steadily, and passed the Automobile Maintenance Industrial Engineer exam. Most importantly, I regained my confidence.”

Center Director Song Min-ok said, “Although it was not very active due to COVID-19, we believed it was important to provide qualitative care tailored even to one student rather than focusing on the number of participants, and we tried to support thoroughly in various aspects such as character, mental health, and basic learning. Fortunately, each student has achieved good results, which is gratifying.”

Gyeongnam Information University plans to further expand the learning clinic personnel and infrastructure to guide students to become self-directed learners.

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