Fact-Checking in Debate Classes... Enhancing Literacy Skills Too

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and Korea Press Foundation Sign Agreement on the 19th
'Perspective-taking Coexistence Debate Class Linked with Social Issue Fact-Checking Classroom' to Be Operated

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has decided to strengthen 'media literacy' skills in school debate classes. The aim is to help students find arguments based on accurate facts.

On the 19th, the Office of Education announced that it will hold a signing ceremony for an agreement with the Korea Press Foundation at the Seoul Press Center to promote media literacy education.

Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to operate a 'Perspective-taking Coexistence Debate Class Linked with Social Issue Fact-Checking Classroom.'

They will develop related educational programs from the first half of this year and pilot them in schools within the district starting in the second half. Teacher training to enhance teaching capabilities will also be conducted.

Jung Geun-sik, Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, said, "This agreement provides an opportunity for debate education to advance to the next level," adding, "We will strive to enable students to think independently and develop a balanced perspective based on facts."

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