'Book-Loving' Dongdaemun Expands 1:1 Reading Coaching Program for Elementary and Middle School Students

Expanded to 100 Participants and 500 Sessions This Year

Dongdaemun District in Seoul (Mayor Lee Philhyeong) will continue operating its '1:1 Reading Coaching' program for students from 4th grade in elementary school to 3rd grade in middle school during the first half of this year. Building on the strong response received last year, the district has expanded the program this year to accommodate approximately 100 participants, with a total of 500 sessions.

This program, which takes place at the Dongdaemun-gu Education Support Center, provides personalized coaching tailored to each student's individual level. The first cohort consists of 28 students and will run for five weeks from March 9 to April 10.

Each session lasts 50 minutes and features integrated reading activities that connect reading level assessments with reading, discussion, and writing. A professional instructor applies a customized curriculum for each student, focusing not only on improving comprehension but also on enhancing thinking and expression skills.

Last year, 367 reading coaching sessions were conducted for 70 students, and the satisfaction survey recorded an average score of 4.7 out of 5. Participating students and parents responded positively, saying, "Reading books has become more enjoyable," "I developed a habit of reading before bed," and "It helped me express my thoughts in writing."

Mayor Lee Philhyeong of Dongdaemun District stated, "Reading is the starting point of learning and the most important foundation for developing thinking skills," adding, "We will continue to support students so that they can develop the ability to think and express themselves independently through 1:1 personalized reading coaching."

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