Busan Office of Education Develops New Vice Principals' Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills

The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education is hosting the ‘2023 School Year Workshop to Strengthen Administrators' Competencies for Supporting a Culture of Communication and Empathy in Schools.’

This workshop will be held over two days, on the 21st and 22nd, at Sono Calm Hotel in Geoje City, Gyeongsangnam-do, with 95 newly appointed vice principals from elementary, middle, high, and special schools attending.

The workshop was organized to help understand the role of administrators in line with changing times and to develop leadership skills in communication and empathy, as well as problem-solving abilities within the educational community.

Busan Office of Education.

Author and broadcaster Yoo In-kyung has been invited as a lecturer for this workshop and will deliver a keynote speech titled ‘The Key to Happiness and Success: Talking About Relationships!’ followed by group discussions and empathy-based debates.

On the 21st, Superintendent Ha Yun-su will give a lecture on the theme ‘Vision and Policy of Busan Education.’ Superintendent Ha and the participants will also have a session to discuss the role of administrators based on an understanding of the future direction of education and Busan’s educational policies.

Ha Yun-su, Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, stated, “The passion and dedication of vice principals for hopeful Busan education, which turns dreams into reality, become the driving force for the growth of our children who dream of a better future.”

He added, “This workshop will greatly help Busan education to make a new leap toward the future and foster a school culture of communication and empathy amid the rapidly changing educational environment.”

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