Learning While Playing with Peers at 'Jongno Byeolbyeol Village School'

In celebration of summer vacation, 11 experiential programs including 'Reading,' 'History,' and 'Theater' are prepared... Held at local small libraries and palaces... Residents of Jongno-gu or students attending schools in the area can apply from 9 AM on July 5th via the Seoul Innovation Education District website

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) will operate the 'Jongno Byeolbyeol Village School' program starting July 26 to coincide with the summer vacation.

The program aims to provide children and adolescents with opportunities to learn and socialize with friends, while easing the childcare burden on parents.

This village school program, which is being introduced for the first time this year and has received positive feedback from participants, features village teachers who have completed a designated training course acting as adult friends in the neighborhood, leading classes while exploring various local areas, adding a special touch.

Planned for children and adolescents who have spent more time alone at home due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the program’s name reflects its purpose: to operate various "byeolbyeol (별별)" programs to nurture the dreams of children who shine like stars.

This summer, 11 experiential activity programs including ▲reading ▲history ▲theater ▲hobbies have been prepared.

The educational locations vary, including small local libraries and historic sites such as Unhyeongung and Changdeokgung.

Anyone residing in Jongno-gu or attending a school located in the area can participate, and applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. on July 5 through the Seoul-type Innovative Education District website.

Details such as class schedules and locations for each program can be found on the district office website or by contacting the Jongno-gu Innovative Education Support Center.

All programs will be conducted with flexible adjustments to the number of students based on the COVID-19 spread situation, mainly using small group activities in outdoor spaces. Strict adherence to quarantine rules such as mask-wearing and hand sanitizing will be maintained.

Meanwhile, Jongno-gu is operating the 'Visiting Jongno Byeolbyeol Village School' in cooperation with local care centers. Village teachers visit after-school care institutions directly to conduct diverse experiential classes such as children's Pilates, historical ecological exploration, and traditional cultural experiences. Due to high satisfaction among current participants, the program is planned to be expanded.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “We have been working to build a village education ecosystem by closely connecting local resources such as training village teachers and discovering learning spaces within the community. After COVID-19, with the rapid increase in non-face-to-face classes and children and adolescents spending lonely times unable to meet friends as often as before, we will help them enjoy a pleasant and meaningful summer vacation by socializing with village teachers and peers close to home.”

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