Songpa-gu Operates 'Online Reading Room'...Self-Directed Learning at Home with University Student Mentors

Through Lip Jamsil Youth Center, 'Online Study Room' Established to Enhance Self-Directed Learning Skills for Youths Aged 9-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) is operating a free 'Online Study Room' during the winter vacation period for adolescents who have been spending extended time at home due to COVID-19.

The 'Online Study Room,' operated through the Jamsil Youth Center, is designed to enhance the self-directed learning abilities of adolescents aged 9 to 19.

Participating adolescents communicate in real-time for two hours daily via non-face-to-face media with university student mentors.

They set individual daily study goals and acquire proper study habits through Q&A sessions.

The mentors are about 30 volunteer university students majoring in fields such as medical school, education university, teacher training college, and mathematics education.

Participating adolescents connect with mentors via the Zoom program from 1:30 PM for two hours every Tuesday through Saturday.

The program runs until February 27, and registration is currently on a first-come, first-served basis.

Incentives will also be provided to actively participating adolescents. They must participate at least once a week, set specific goals for themselves, and those who engage the most in Q&A sessions will receive small gifts.

The Youth Center plans to operate the COVID-19 tailored 'Online Study Room' for about 50 days during the first semester, summer vacation, and second semester periods in the future.

For more details, please check the Jamsil Youth Center website or contact by phone.

Songpa-gu Mayor Park Seong-su stated, “Amid concerns about academic polarization caused by COVID-19 in schools, I express my gratitude to the university students who volunteered as learning mentors,” and added, “I hope that adolescents participating in the Online Study Room will motivate and stimulate each other and develop their self-directed learning abilities.”

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