Guri-si Holds Completion Ceremony for Character Education Program for Borderline Intellectual Disability

Mayor Baek Gyeong-hyeon: "We Will Also Substantially Support Lifelong Education Programs for People with Borderline Intelligence and Their Families"
Training Professionals through Character Education for Parents and Related Persons of People with Borderline Intelligence

The city of Guri, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun) announced on the 5th that it held a completion ceremony for the 'Guri City Borderline Intellectual Disability Personality Guidance Course' at the Barom Character Education Center of Seoul Women’s University on the 3rd.

Guri City Hall exterior. Provided by Guri City

Borderline intellectual disability (or slow learners) refers to individuals with an intelligence quotient (IQ) ranging from 71 to 84, who are not intellectually disabled but experience difficulties in learning or social interactions.

This course, promoted as part of the 2024 Guri City Borderline Intellectual Disability Lifelong Education Support Project, was designed to enhance understanding of borderline intellectual disability among parents and related parties, and to train professionals who support the growth of the target individuals through character education.

From November 11 to December 3, a total of 8 sessions were held covering topics such as ▶Introduction to Character Education ▶Understanding Borderline Intellectual Disability and Character Education ▶Teaching and Learning Methods for Character Education for Borderline Intellectual Disability ▶Planning and Evaluation of Character Education Programs for Borderline Intellectual Disability. The course successfully concluded with 10 graduates.

Meanwhile, since enacting the 'Ordinance on Lifelong Education Support for Borderline Intellectual Disability in Guri City' last year, Guri City has been actively conducting the lifelong education support project for borderline intellectual disability starting this year, operating screening tests and comprehensive psychological assessments to identify individuals with borderline intellectual disability.

Additionally, the 'Flying Dolphin' educational program for individuals with borderline intellectual disability was held over 6 sessions from October 19 to November 23, receiving high praise from participants.

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun of Guri City stated, “We will continue to support customized lifelong education programs for individuals with borderline intellectual disability to promote their independence and social participation, thereby contributing to improving their quality of life. We will also solidly support lifelong education programs for not only individuals with borderline intellectual disability but also their families and related parties.”

For more details about the Guri City Borderline Intellectual Disability Lifelong Education Support Project, please contact the Lifelong Learning Division of Guri City Hall.