Gwangju Elementary Students Embark on Local Learning with "Neighborhood Walk" Program

Gwangju Office of Education Collaborates with Universities and Local Communities for Experiential Learning
2,500 Students to Participate in the First Half of the Year... Program Runs Until November

The Gwangju Office of Education has launched the "Neighborhood Walk" program for elementary school students. This program is a key component of the "Student Global Leader" initiative, which aims to broaden the horizons of learning from the local community to the nation and the world.

The first program of the year began on April 21. In the first half of the year, more than 2,500 elementary school students from the Gwangju area will participate. The second half of the program will continue until November, with additional participants to be recruited later.

On the 21st, third-grade students of Hanam Jungang Elementary School in Gwangju are taking a group photo before participating in the "Neighborhood Walk - Honam University Linked AI Digital Play Program." Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

"Neighborhood Walk" is an experience-based education program conducted in local communities and university settings. The first class, titled "Creating Digital Picture Books with AI," was held in collaboration with Honam University and participated in by students from Hanam Jungang Elementary School.

Six universities, including Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Gwangju National University of Education, and Gwangju University, will offer classes on topics such as reading, dance, the climate crisis, and artificial intelligence. The local partnership program is structured to include visits to historic sites, art museums, science centers, and media centers.

The Office of Education provides examples of topics and locations and, if necessary, transportation support, in order to reduce the burden on schools from program planning to operation.

Superintendent Lee Jungseon stated, "We will continue to support students so that they can understand their surroundings and move toward a broader world."

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