Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung Conducts On-site Inspection of Key Project 'Gongjon Classroom'

On-site Communication with Public Transportation (敎通) at Yeonggwang Okdang Middle School

Kim Dae-jung, Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam, visited Yeonggwang Okdang Middle School on the 19th to check the status of the ‘Gongjon Classroom’ and had a communication session with the faculty and staff.

At this event, organized as part of the ‘Public Transportation (敎通)’ on-site communication program, Superintendent Kim announced plans to expand the ‘Gongjon Classroom’ as a key policy in the second half of the 4th term of the elected administration.

Former Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung visited Yeonggwang Okdang Middle School on the 19th to check the status of the 'Coexistence Classroom' and had a communication session with the faculty and staff. Provided by Jeonnam Office of Education

Launched last year, the ‘Gongjon Classroom’ is a collaborative teaching approach where teachers and support instructors work together to create a school culture that harmonizes students’ right to learn and teachers’ authority. It especially provides customized education for students who need individual learning support and fosters a positive learning environment through emotional support.

On this day, Superintendent Kim also discussed with the teachers of Yeonggwang Okdang Middle School the establishment of the Gongjon Classroom, support for student-tailored education, and measures to guarantee teachers’ authority and students’ learning rights.

Participants said, “The difficulty in conducting classes arises from one or two students who need support due to learning gaps and emotional issues,” and added, “Because support instructors focus on helping these students, a ‘studious atmosphere’ is created, which greatly aids the progress of lessons.”

The Provincial Office of Education plans to further support students’ learning rights next year by expanding support instructors for the Gongjon Classroom, operating capacity-building training for these instructors, and running regional councils for the Gongjon Classroom. They will also provide multifaceted support including emotional recovery and character education.

Superintendent Kim emphasized, “The Gongjon Classroom is an educational innovation project that helps students learn and grow in a more stable classroom environment,” and added, “We will do our best to guarantee educational opportunities and enhance learning capabilities through customized education that reflects the individual characteristics and needs of each student.”