Gwangju Office of Education Develops 'Korean Learning Materials' to Support Multicultural Students

A Total of 8 Types Including Vocabulary Books and Step-by-Step Workbooks
To Be Distributed to Schools in Mid-May

The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education is developing 'Korean language learning materials' to support the academic progress of multicultural students.

According to the city office of education on the 16th, the development of these learning materials is part of the Gwangsan-gu Education Internationalization Special Zone and a project to promote international exchange based on Korean language education. The initiative aims to provide a foundation for multicultural students to grow in a discrimination-free environment and to establish a basis for Korean language education for globalization.

Photo by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

The new Korean language learning materials consist of a total of eight types, including five vocabulary books and three step-by-step workbooks. These materials will be distributed first to schools in areas with a high concentration of multicultural students and provided according to on-site needs, such as for learners in mobile Korean language classes and students requiring learning support. Additionally, they will be uploaded to the 'Damoda' class archive to encourage teachers to actively utilize them in the field.

The city office of education also plans to develop a Gwangju-style Korean language education app by March and distribute it to schools in mid-May. The app will offer intuitive learning materials using content, animations, and illustrations based on the history and culture of Gwangju.

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "The development of Korean language learning materials is significant in that it provides multicultural students with new opportunities for learning and communication," and added, "We will work with the local community to create an environment where all students can grow together."

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