Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Invests 10.6 Billion KRW to Create Spaces in 9 Schools

Operation of High School Credit System and Establishment of Self-Directed Learning Spaces

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on the 29th that it has completed renovations at nine high schools recently selected for the high school credit system school space creation project.

According to the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, to operate the high school credit system, which will be fully implemented starting next year, nine general high schools?Moksang High School, Mokpo High School, Jangheung Gwansan High School, Suncheon Palma High School, Yeosu Chungmu High School, Mokpo Hyein Girls' High School, Samho High School, Naju High School, and Hampyeong High School?were selected last year, and a budget of 10.6 billion KRW was invested for construction.

The nine schools reconfigured their spaces focusing on the smooth operation of student-choice-based curricula in classrooms, hallways, libraries, and more.

Hampyeong High School, selected for the High School Credit System School Space Creation Project, reorganized the student lounge space. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

Under the goal of "Changing spaces changes classes, schools, and education," spaces were established to achieve ▲ flexible learning spaces ▲ multifunctional support spaces ▲ utilization of common areas ▲ efficient circulation paths ▲ and strengthened linkage between space and curriculum.

Notable changes were made to classroom spaces optimized for the high school credit system, where curricula operate with small-group and specialized subjects. These include diverse setups such as group discussion classrooms, tiered and individual study spaces, and self-directed learning tables utilizing tablets.

Additionally, variable multipurpose classrooms were created to accommodate various activities based on class size, online and offline classrooms, creative and emotional relaxation spaces, and autonomous study rooms, all suitable for the high school credit system.

This high school credit system school space creation project was carried out through user-participatory design involving students, teachers, parents, and other members of the educational community. Professional consultants specializing in educational facility environments were matched, and customized consulting considering each school's conditions was actively provided.

Lee Ji-hyun, Director of Secondary Education, stated, "The high school credit system school space creation project is not merely an environmental improvement project to replace aging school facilities but is aimed at realizing a curriculum that guarantees students' subject choice rights," adding, "We will continue to support the creation of user-customized spaces."

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