Gumi Office of Education, "Knocking to Open Our Hearts" - Drum Circle

Operation of the 2025 Visiting Inclusive Education Program

The Special Education Support Center of the Gumi Office of Education in North Gyeongsang Province (headed by Min Byungdo) is strengthening the creation of an inclusive education environment by operating disability awareness classes tailored to the characteristics of each school and class.

In particular, the "Visiting Inclusive Education Program" featuring cultural and artistic activities has been well received at schools, as it enhances students' artistic sensitivity and spreads a culture of empathy for people with disabilities.

Drum circle facilitator Lee Youngyong, the first Korean in this role, leading a drum circle activity / Photo by Kim Ihwan

On December 8, a drum circle activity was held for Hwangsang Elementary School and Haepyeong Middle School, led by Lee Youngyong, the first Korean drum circle facilitator.

Under the theme "Knocking to Open Our Hearts," the event provided a valuable opportunity for students with and without disabilities, special education teachers, and general classroom teachers to come together and experience communication and cooperation through playing the djembe.

Shin Unsik, Director of the Special Education Support Center, said, "With the powerful beats of the djembe, it was a time when everyone came together and became connected as one. We will strive to create a more open and inclusive school culture, like a drum circle, so that meaningful inclusive education can be achieved."

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