1st "NDD Curriculum" Launched
Advanced Program for Essay Writing and Interview Preparation
The Gwangju Office of Education is launching a new customized debate and essay writing program for high school students, titled the "1st Gwangju Debate and Essay School NDD (New Debate Discussion) Curriculum." This advanced course aims to foster critical thinking through reading and debate, while simultaneously enhancing essay writing and interview skills necessary for college admissions.
The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 13th that it has established this curriculum in response to increasing demands for advanced learning in debate, public speaking, and college entrance essay skills at schools. The program will run every weekend from May 26 to June 21, targeting 45 second-year high school students. Students recommended by their principals will be divided into three classes and complete a total of 34 hours of humanities essay instruction.
Through the course, students will experience practical programs including: ▲understanding college essay and interview formats ▲essay writing and practice with previous test questions ▲speaking strategies and presentation practice ▲self-introduction writing and mock interviews ▲advanced reading and debate sessions. Upon completion of all sessions, students will also present a final essay.
The classes will be led by a team of expert instructors, including teachers specializing in debate and essay writing and academy lecturers, with all tuition and materials provided by the Office of Education.
Gwangju Superintendent of Education Lee Jungseon stated, "We hope the NDD curriculum will not only improve critical thinking and communication skills, but also help reduce the burden of college admissions and narrow educational gaps."
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