Uiryeong Office of Education Finds a Way in Small Schools!

Operation of Training for Kindergarten and Elementary School Principals to Foster Small Schools Shining with Their Own Colors

On the 9th, the Uiryeong Office of Education in Gyeongnam operated a training session titled ‘Training for Fostering Small Schools Shining in Their Own Colors’ for kindergarten and elementary school principals in the district at Nakseo Elementary School.

Training session for elementary and primary school principals to foster small schools at Uiryeong Office of Education. [Image provided by Uiryeong Office of Education]

Recently, interest in joint curricula has been higher than ever due to policies such as revitalizing small schools and the high school credit system. The theme of the training was set as ‘A Truly Good Small School, Operating a Joint Curriculum that Highlights Its Colors.’

Kang Jeong, principal of Daheung Elementary School in Goseong, who participated as a lecturer, emphasized the necessity of ‘operating joint curricula based on teacher education programs’ and ‘collaborative curriculum operation through professional learning communities,’ as well as the successful operation and direction of joint curricula between schools.

Ha Jeom-sun, principal of Jijeong Elementary School, said, “Through joint lesson planning, harmony sports festivals, experiential learning, and active exchanges among small schools with few students, the satisfaction of students and parents is high,” adding, “Through today’s training, we will strive to complement the shortcomings of small schools and operate the harmony curriculum more effectively.”

Choi Mi-sook, the superintendent of education, stated, “In the face of the population extinction crisis, I hope that principals will pay attention so that the education community can be satisfied through the substantial operation of joint curricula in small schools,” and added, “The Office of Education will actively support anything that can help revitalize small schools in Uiryeong.”

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