Distribution of 61 Collaborative Textbooks... Establishment of 'Autonomous Subject Research Groups'

Ministry of Education Holds Briefing Session on Collaborative Textbook Project

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Education will continue to promote the collaborative textbook development project with government ministries and subject research groups next year.

On the 15th, the Ministry of Education will hold an explanatory meeting for the collaborative textbook project at Daejeon Dong-A Meister High School.

Since 2019, the Ministry of Education has developed a total of 61 types of textbooks with the participation of 19 government ministries and 5 subject research groups. Collaborative textbook development is classified into 'Ministry-led type,' 'Ministry-supported type,' and 'Subject Research Group autonomous type' according to the development entity and participation role.

The Ministry-led type involves government ministries securing the budget and experts necessary for textbook development, while the Ministry of Education manages the development and review schedules. So far, the Ministry-led type has included the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea Forest Service, and Korean Intellectual Property Office.

The Ministry-supported type is where government ministries provide experts and materials necessary for textbook writing and review, and the Ministry of Education prepares the development budget. Participants include the Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Korean Intellectual Property Office.

The 'Subject Research Group autonomous type' was introduced this year to develop textbooks that leverage the expertise of field teachers regarding subjects and students. Writing is centered on subject research groups, and the Ministry of Education supports budget provision and procedural guidance.

Government ministries and subject research groups wishing to participate can submit their applications via official documents by the 24th.

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