Gyeongbuk Bonghwa-gun Office of Education Publishes Two Types of Bonghwa Education Localization Materials

‘Walking Through Seonbi Culture Stories in Bonghwa’, ‘Bonghwa, the Home of Forest Recreation’... Distributed to Elementary Schools

Bonghwa Office of Education in Gyeongbuk Province has published two types of textbooks for the localization of special projects.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] The Bonghwa Office of Education in Gyeongbuk Province has distributed two educational materials, "Walking Bonghwa: Stories of Seonbi Culture" and "Bonghwa, the Land of Forest Recreation," to 14 elementary schools in the district. These materials were developed using local resources and materials to support curriculum operation and to enhance pride and affection for the hometown.

"Walking Bonghwa: Stories of Seonbi Culture" is linked to the 2022 Bonghwa Education Special Project, "Jeonghyang (情鄕) Bonghwa Project." Development began at the end of August last year, with 11 lead writers participating. After advisory reviews by Bonghwa County Office and Bonghwa Cultural Center, it was completed in February 2022.

"Stories of Seonbi Culture" is designed for 4th to 6th grade elementary students and consists of three units. Unit 1 introduces Bonghwa as the hometown of Seonbi scholars. Unit 2 divides Bonghwa into three regions, introducing historical figures, cultural assets, pavilions, and independence movements of each area, along with a one-day exploration course for each region. Unit 3 includes planning the exploration, writing an exploration report, evaluation and reflection, and awarding certificates. It is designed to be used as a workbook during school field trips.

"Bonghwa, the Land of Forest Recreation" is a social studies localized textbook for 3rd graders. It is revised annually based on field feedback. The latest edition maintains the existing structure while supplementing it with updated localized content, photos, and activity materials, focusing on student-centered activities.

Superintendent Park Serak stated, "I hope these two localized materials will be well utilized in schools so that our Bonghwa students can understand the culture, history, and natural environment of our hometown, and learn and carry on the loyalty and filial piety of our ancestors and the spirit of Seonbi scholars. Such efforts are expected to greatly contribute to fostering affection and pride for our hometown."

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