"Our Class Hope Ladder Classroom" ... Gyeongbuk Office of Education Strives to Address Learning Loss During Vacation

Supplementary Curriculum Program Operating in 1,850 Classes

Gyeongju High School operates the 'Our Class Hope Ladder Classroom' to fully address learning gaps even during vacation.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwi-yeol] The Gyeongbuk Office of Education is operating the supplementary curriculum program "Our Class Hope Ladder Classroom" in 1,850 classes of elementary, middle, and high schools during the summer vacation to address learning loss caused by COVID-19 and ensure basic academic skills.

"Our Class Hope Ladder Classroom" is a customized supplementary curriculum program tailored to students' levels. Students who wish to participate form small to medium-sized classes with teachers composed of homeroom teachers, subject-specialized teachers, and external instructors to study together.

At Namseonghyeon Elementary School, which operates this program, 18 students are receiving intensive guidance for a total of 40 hours over two weeks, studying three hours a day during the vacation.

The program focuses on supplementary learning in reading comprehension and arithmetic (for lower grades), and English (for upper grades), along with social skills development programs through peer activities such as cookie making and gardening.

At Gyeongju High School, classes are also conducted intensively for four hours a day over two weeks during the vacation, with about 480 students (more than 80% of the entire student body) participating.

About 30 classes per grade are organized by level and teacher in Korean, Math, and English, and students can choose two to three lectures according to their preferences, operating as a customized program.

The Gyeongbuk Office of Education is accepting applications for continued operation support in the second semester as well. After reviewing the applications, they plan to provide budget support by confirming the appropriateness of the overall operation, including class and budget organization, instructor composition, and operation methods.

Lee Yang-gyun, Director of the Elementary Education Division, emphasized, "Minimizing the learning gap that occurs during vacations is most important for improving basic academic skills," and added, "The provincial office of education will seek various ways to provide customized support considering the characteristics of individual students."

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