Yeoncheon County Energizes Educational Development Special Zone with Programs from 'Understanding Geoparks' to 'College Prep Lectures'

Yeoncheon County Launches Pilot Project for Educational Development Special Zone
'Visiting UNESCO Global Geopark Course' Tailored for Elementary Students Begins
Strengthening High School Students’ College Admission Competitiveness
Successful Completion of 'Research Report Writing Method' Special Lecture at Jeongok High School

Yeoncheon County in Gyeonggi Province, in partnership with the Gyeonggi-do Yeoncheon Office of Education, has officially launched a pilot project for the Educational Development Special Zone, providing tailored educational programs for local elementary and high school students.

Yeoncheon County Operates Pilot Project for Education Development Zone: 'Visiting UNESCO Global Geopark Understanding Course'. Provided by Yeoncheon County

On May 20, Yeoncheon County announced that it will operate the 'Visiting UNESCO Global Geopark Understanding Course' for 12 classes at 6 local elementary schools through November.

This program was designed to foster students' local identity and environmental sensitivity by utilizing the unique natural environment of Yeoncheon County, which is designated both as a UNESCO Global Geopark and a Biosphere Reserve. The initiative specifically targets small-scale schools that may have fewer hands-on learning opportunities, aiming to bridge educational gaps.

The education program is a hands-on experience developed by Yeoncheon County’s geopark interpreters. Students will learn the principles of geological strata formation and fossil creation—topics previously only encountered in textbooks—through engaging, sensory activities such as "making a geological strata sandwich" accompanied by vivid explanations from professional interpreters. In addition, by connecting with the Yeoncheon Education Office's customized shared school system, the program has been recognized for further enhancing the credibility of public education.

An official from Yeoncheon County stated, "The UNESCO Global Geopark is a precious natural and educational asset of Yeoncheon County," and added, "We hope this program will help students appreciate the value of their local area and recognize the importance of nature conservation as future generations."

Yeoncheon County operates a pilot project in the special education development zone, offering a 'Visiting Inquiry Report Writing Method Special Lecture.' Provided by Yeoncheon County

Pilot Project for Educational Development Special Zone: 'Visiting Research Report Writing Method' Special Lecture

Prior to this, on May 18, Yeoncheon County successfully held a special lecture on 'Visiting Research Report Writing Method' at Jeongok High School to strengthen high school students’ competitiveness for college admissions.

This special lecture was a tailored admission support program, reflecting the unique entrance exam characteristics of Yeoncheon area students, who have a high application rate through rural special screening and comprehensive student record screening. A professional admissions consultant visited the school to deliver the lecture, allowing students to focus on their studies.

The program was directly conducted at the school site in close cooperation with local schools, increasing convenience and participation among students. The special lecture, led by the admissions consultant, focused on practical content for students, including: ▲ how to organize and write research reports linked to the curriculum, ▲ strategies for selecting research topics suitable for student levels, and ▲ examples of research activities that can be connected to reading activities and performance assessments.

Additionally, by explaining the key evaluation criteria of the comprehensive student record screening system and the perspectives of admissions officers, the program supported students in understanding the connection between research activities and school records, helping them to concretize their self-directed academic and career planning.

An official from Yeoncheon County said, "We hope this special lecture will be of practical help to students in improving their research competence and career planning," and added, "We will continue to implement customized education programs to strengthen the college admission competitiveness of local students."

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