Gyeonggi Office of Education Signs Business Agreement with 16 Institutions to Enhance Teacher Expertise

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education has partnered with local universities and other institutions to enhance teachers' professionalism.

On the 8th, the Gyeonggi Office of Education announced that it signed business agreements with 16 institutions, including universities, companies, and educational centers within the province, to provide regional teacher training.

According to the agreement, the Gyeonggi Office of Education will operate a consultative body with related institutions and collaborate from the planning stage of training to conduct region-based teacher training starting next year.

Previously, reflecting field opinions that teachers need opportunities to develop new competencies and receive retraining due to rapid social changes, student career-centered future education, and preparation for the high school credit system, the Gyeonggi Office of Education has been promoting a reform of the training system that allows approximately 90,000 teachers from over 4,700 schools in the province to easily participate in various educational fields at nearby training institutions.

Ko Hyo-sun, Director of Teacher Competency Development at the Gyeonggi Office of Education, emphasized, "After COVID-19, we will do our best to support teachers in enhancing their professionalism in various fields by cooperating with specialized institutions such as training centers, support offices, local organizations, and universities."

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