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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Damyang Office of Education School Support Center announced on the 6th that it held a leadership camp to strengthen autonomy capabilities for 20 students from the Damyang Student Council on the 4th.

The student autonomy capacity-building leadership camp was conducted while practicing sufficient social distancing to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 infectious disease.

This camp was organized to seriously consider the causes of the increasing frequency of natural disasters due to recent abnormal temperatures and to help students develop the capacity to participate in meetings with a sense of ownership, moving away from the previously formal student council activities.

A student who participated in the leadership camp said, “It was very hot this summer, which was difficult, but I was shocked to learn that I was partly responsible for the cause. I also realized that majority rule, which I thought was the most democratic, is a decision-making method that ignores minority opinions. I want to try using the fist vote and traffic light discussion methods I learned today in the next student council.”

Superintendent Lee Sook said, “Student autonomy capacity is one of the most essential capabilities for students to become the owners of their schools. Seeing students happily participate in the leadership camp, we will provide more opportunities to strengthen students’ capabilities in the future.”

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