Raising Science Talents through Online Experiential Learning... Yeongdeungpo-gu Operates the 1st Session of the Life Science Classroom

Operation of '2021 1st Session Life Science Classroom' from Jan 18 to Mar 28... Total 10 online sessions... Hands-on learning focused on principles of magnets, constellation scopes, conductor and insulator experiments... Quarterly sessions for 2nd to 5th grade elementary students... Free tuition, materials fee (40,000 KRW) separate

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) will conduct the "2021 1st Session Life Science Classroom" online until March 28, targeting elementary school students to easily and enjoyably teach the principles of science.

The "Life Science Classroom" is Yeongdeungpo's representative science education program that moves away from theory-based education to experiment- and experience-oriented science classes, increasing interest in science, acquiring basic scientific principles, and fostering creativity and inquiry.

Since its first launch in 2004, the Life Science Classroom has shown high application rates and satisfaction among local students for 17 years, with classes conducted annually by professional instructors from Ewha Womans University Creative Education Center.

This year’s 1st session science classroom is also taught by Ewha Womans University Creative Education Center, conducted as a basic science-centered program that integrates SW coding reflecting environmental changes and 4th Industrial Revolution technologies.

Furthermore, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 again this year, the program will be conducted as a content-providing remote class using Naver Band.

For smooth communication with participants, each class instructor will be responsible for managing the learning of their class, providing feedback through online Q&A in an interactive class format.

The 1st session science classroom will operate for a total of 10 sessions from January 18 to March 28, with up to 10 students per class targeting 2nd to 5th graders in the local area.

The main learning contents include ▲Swinging Swing (magnetic attraction and repulsion) ▲Finding Night Sky Jewels (constellation scope) ▲Breathing In and Out (making a lung model) ▲Thank You, Mask! (structure and function of masks) ▲Touch Touch LED (conductors and insulators), a variety of interesting and beneficial experiential learning topics that greatly enhance curiosity and interest in science.

The 2nd session Life Science Classroom, scheduled to start in April, can be registered through the integrated reservation category on the main page of the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office website.

The tuition fee is completely free, but a separate material fee of 40,000 KRW is borne by the students. However, children from basic livelihood security recipients and single-parent families are exempt from both tuition and material fees.

For more details, please contact the Future Education Division of Yeongdeungpo-gu Office by phone.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “We have organized the lectures so that children who find it difficult to engage in outdoor activities due to COVID-19 and cold weather can safely experience science like play at home,” and added, “We will continue to strive to prepare diverse and substantial programs that enhance scientific thinking skills and fully support our children to grow into creative talents.”

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