Silla University Department of Japanese Education Provides On-Site Practical Training at Osaka Geumgang School

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Students majoring in Japanese Language Education at Silla University are conducting an on-site practical training program at Osaka Kongo International School (Osaka Kongo International School, ‘Kumgang School’) in Osaka, Japan.

The program involves 12 students and is being conducted under the guidance of Professor Jeong Hee-young of the Japanese Language Education Department from January 30 to February 8.

This on-site practical training aims to ▲ understand the growth and developmental characteristics of learners in both Korea and Japan ▲ understand multicultural learners ▲ provide prospective teachers with an opportunity to assess their aptitude through practical training.

During the training period, prospective teachers will not only observe local classes and be responsible for student career mentoring but also conduct actual lessons themselves with advice from Kumgang School teachers.

Students and staff from the Department of Japanese Education at Silla University are taking a group commemorative photo.

Seong Jae-yong, a prospective teacher participating in the training, said, “Observing and conducting classes at a local Japanese school will be a great opportunity to gain field experience and strengthen my major competencies,” adding, “I want to make good memories with all my fellow students who are going together and return safely.”

Kumgang School was established in 1946 by compatriots to provide mother tongue education for their children and, as of 2023, is the first among 34 overseas Korean schools in 16 countries authorized by the Ministry of Education. It is also a regular private school authorized by the Japanese Ministry of Education.

Silla University and Kumgang School first connected in 2015 through the ‘SCC Korean Language School,’ a Korean language and culture experience program, and have continued their exchange to this day.

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