Dongshin University Draws Attention with Career Program for Multicultural Families' Korean Language Class

Dongshin University attracted attention by operating a career and identity program applying bilingual education in a Korean language class for multicultural families at an elementary school in Gwangju.

According to Dongshin University on the 13th, Professor Jang Jin-sil of the Graduate School Tesol Department ran a 'Career and Identity Education Program' for 18 fifth and sixth graders in the Korean language class for multicultural families at Daeban Elementary School in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, from the 19th of last month to the 5th of this month.

The nationalities of the students participating in the program are Russia (5), Uzbekistan (5), Kazakhstan (5), Ukraine (2), and Kyrgyzstan (1). Most are Koryo-saram or children of Koryo-saram, all of whom use Russian as their mother tongue.

Professor Jang conducted the program in five sessions through bilingual education, including ▲Our Stories (self-introduction of Koryo-saram students and exploration of commonalities and differences) ▲Life Map Drawing the Future (exploring students' dreams and goals) ▲Stories of Young Migrants (understanding and overcoming linguistic and cultural diversity) ▲Expressing My Identity.

Bilingual education is an educational method that helps children from multicultural families systematically learn not only Korean but also their parents' mother tongue, aiding social adaptation.

The career and identity education supported children from multicultural families to recognize and develop their strengths and interests, explore various career paths, respect differences with others, cooperate and embrace diversity, and cultivate social responsibility.

Professor Jang Jin-sil of Dongshin University said, “As the number of children from multicultural families has recently increased significantly, the need for bilingual education is growing even more,” adding, “We plan to continue operating various programs in collaboration with field teachers.”

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