It Will Become Possible to Obtain Elementary and Secondary Education Qualifications at Lifelong Education Facilities and Welfare Centers for Persons with Disabilities

After Completing the Curriculum and Undergoing Education Office Review
56.9% of Disabled Individuals Have Middle School Graduation or Below

Provided by the Ministry of Education

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Disabled individuals aged 18 and older who find it difficult to apply for the qualification exam or existing literacy education courses for academic credit recognition will now be able to obtain elementary and secondary academic credentials through institutions operating literacy education programs for the disabled.

The Ministry of Education announced on the 30th that it has promulgated and established a basic curriculum for elementary and secondary literacy education reflecting this content.

Once the promulgation takes effect in March 2022, disabled adults will be able to complete the curriculum at institutions designated or established by metropolitan and provincial offices of education, such as lifelong education facilities for the disabled, general lifelong education institutions, and welfare centers for the disabled, and then obtain elementary and secondary academic credentials after review by the education office.

The curriculum difficulty level is set to be equivalent to the basic special education curriculum, considering the life experiences and disability characteristics of low-education disabled individuals, and is organized into subject areas and creative experiential activities. Creative experiential activities can be adjusted and organized within 30% of the total subject hours, and can be expanded up to 50% for learners with severe disabilities.

The national government, education offices, and local governments will also provide financial support for curriculum operation. This includes support for textbooks, development of teaching and learning materials, evaluation, and other necessary matters, as well as training and professional development for teachers and instructors. Education offices plan to designate operating institutions and prepare support measures such as assistive technology devices and communication support.

Meanwhile, according to the disability statistics yearbook released last year, the educational attainment of the disabled population recorded 13.6% with a college degree or higher, 29.5% high school graduates, and 56.9% middle school graduates or below.

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