Kyungpook National University Center for Community Engagement Successfully Concludes "Warm Learning - Run On" Mentoring Program for Slow Learners

The Kyungpook National University Center for Community Engagement, led by Director Jang Yuri, collaborated with Eum Developmental Support Center Co., Ltd. and Korea Gas Corporation to implement the mentoring project "Warm Learning - Run (Learn) On (溫)" for slow learners in the local community, concluding this year's activities on November 29.

According to Kyungpook National University on December 3, this project was part of the Daegu RISE initiative and was conducted over approximately three months, from September 20 to November 29, with a total of 10 sessions.

The scene of the 'Warm Learning - Run On' performance sharing event held on November 29 last month at the Daegu Social Economy Support Center. Provided by Kyungpook National University

Now in its third year, "Warm Learning - Run On" is a flagship community engagement program of Kyungpook National University. It aims to provide slow learners with opportunities to develop social adaptation skills through mentoring and to experience a society that grows together.

This year, 10 local slow-learning youth participated as mentees, while 10 Kyungpook National University students served as mentors.

The program focused on strengthening daily living skills and experience-based learning for slow learners. Key activities included hygiene and image management, developing healthy lifestyle habits, learning how to use public transportation, and a contest for ideas on creating goods. The curriculum was designed to help participants naturally acquire and utilize what they learned in their daily lives.

Parents also responded positively. One parent shared, "Through activities with the university student mentor, my child gained confidence in expressing themselves and became noticeably more comfortable in new environments. The accumulation of small changes in daily life has led to positive growth."

Jang Yuri, Director of the Kyungpook National University Center for Community Engagement, stated, "Through this project, slow learners are growing as members of the local community, and we hope the community will also move toward greater inclusion of slow learners. We will continue to expand customized programs that can drive meaningful change."