Cheon Chang-su, Ulsan Superintendent of Education, Communicates with School Operation Committee Chairpersons Association Leadership

Ulsan Office of Education Holds Second Meeting This Year... Discusses Preparation Status for AI Digital Textbook Introduction

Cheon Chang-su, Superintendent of Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education, met with the chairpersons of the Gangbuk and Gangnam School Operation Committee Councils on the 10th to discuss plans for the development of education in Ulsan.

The Ulsan Office of Education held the "2nd Gangbuk and Gangnam School Operation Committee Chairpersons Council Meeting" at the Jiphyeon Room of the city education office, attended by 15 chairpersons from the Gangbuk and Gangnam School Operation Committee Councils. This was the second meeting following the one held in August.

The School Operation Committee Council is a self-governing organization representing the school operation committees in the Ulsan area, serving as a bridge to gather and convey the voices of individual schools by promoting the activation of school operation committees, realizing school autonomy, and proposing plans for the development of Ulsan education.

On this day, participants communicated on various issues concerning Ulsan education, including the preparation status for the introduction of AI digital textbooks, measures to prevent student posture imbalance, and continued requests for free high school education.

One committee chairperson inquired about the Ulsan Office of Education’s preparation status for the introduction of AI digital textbooks and measures to address potential side effects.

In response, Superintendent Cheon Chang-su said, “There are many controversies regarding the introduction process, including support and opposition to the introduction of digital textbooks itself, insufficient preparation, and whether to conduct a pilot operation before full implementation. The city education office is doing its best to build the foundation by strengthening teacher training related to AI digital textbooks, providing 100% smart device distribution, and operating a call center. We are also developing and distributing guidelines for smart device activities to minimize side effects in the educational field.”

Regarding measures to prevent student posture imbalance, he explained, “We are developing and distributing programs that allow students to perform simple exercises such as stretching during spare time at school and home to help form good posture habits.”

On the continued promotion of free high school education, he stated, “It will be promoted without interruption, and resources will be adjusted according to the review results of the amendment to the Local Education Finance Grant Act.”

Superintendent Cheon requested, “I hope the school operation committees will play a central role in the project to create a peaceful and warm school culture, which the Ulsan Office of Education is focusing on this year.”

He added, “I ask for continuous interest and support for the development of Ulsan education and the happy future of our children, and I will continue to actively communicate and cooperate with the council.”

The chairpersons of the Gangbuk and Gangnam councils responded, “We will activate communication with the Ulsan Office of Education and cooperate to the fullest extent.”

The Ulsan Office of Education supports various policies every year, such as training for school operation committee chairpersons and members and council meetings, to activate school operation committees and realize practical school autonomy.

Cheon Chang-su, Superintendent of Education, is communicating with the chairpersons of the School Operation Committee Association and taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Ulsan Office of Education.

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