How to Prepare for the Changing '2023 Academic Year Curriculum' in Gyeongnam Education

Gyeongnam Office of Education.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Gyeongnam Office of Education will conduct training on curriculum organization and preparation for the 2023 academic year from the 13th to the 14th.

The training was organized to provide guidance on the curriculum organization plan related to the 192-credit system, which will be applied starting with students entering special-purpose high schools and general high schools in the 2023 academic year.

Three hundred fifty participants, including vice principals and curriculum officers, will attend the training. On the first day, the 13th, it will be held at the Gyeongnam Office of Education Science Education Center for schools in the western region, and on the 14th, at the Education Research Information Center for schools in the central and eastern regions.

According to the provincial Office of Education, for the 2023 academic year, to gradually implement the high school credit system, the total required credits will be adjusted from the existing 204 credits over three years to 192 credits, following partial revisions to the 2015 revised curriculum.

From the 2023 academic year, the mandatory credits required in the general high school curriculum will remain at 94 credits, but the elective credits will decrease from 86 units to 80 credits.

A provincial Office of Education official explained that each school must collaboratively discuss which subject areas or subject groups will reduce 6 credits.

Since the total required credits for new students and 2nd and 3rd graders in 2023 will be 192 credits and 204 units respectively, high school academic operations will be conducted simultaneously, so the curriculum and academic schedule for all three grades must be considered, the official added.

It was emphasized that schools need to set the organization direction for 192 credits, including 174 credits for subject groups and 18 credits for creative experiential activities, according to the school's status and characteristics, and go through a process to identify anticipated difficulties or discussion points in operating the curriculum.

The Gyeongnam Office of Education plans to support schools in the province by strengthening consultations with the high school credit system field support team and the dedicated curriculum team.

Lee Jeongsuk, Director of Secondary Education, said, “We will do our best to support the field so that students can receive customized education considering their career aspirations and learning development level, along with managing the minimum required credits by subject group, through sufficient discussion and preparation within schools.”

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