Gwangju Office of Education Reports 98.4% Positive Evaluation for Dedicated Elementary Basic Academic Skills Teacher System

Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education building.

The satisfaction level among students, parents, and teachers in Gwangju regarding the dedicated elementary basic academic skills teacher system has been found to be very high.

According to the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education on January 13, a recent survey conducted by the office in December of last year targeted 360 students, 327 parents, and 524 teachers at 45 elementary schools in the region. The results showed an extremely high satisfaction rate of 98.4% among students, parents, and teachers regarding the dedicated basic academic skills teacher system.

Furthermore, 97.6% of respondents gave positive answers regarding the "contribution to improving students' basic academic skills." When asked about the "need to expand the system," 97.7% also responded affirmatively.

Among students who received guidance from dedicated basic academic skills teachers, 93.6% said they "gained confidence in school life through the classes." Additionally, 99.7% of parent respondents expressed hope for the continued operation of the system.

Teachers also showed high satisfaction levels in the 90% range regarding the operation of the dedicated teacher system, their active engagement in work, support activities to guarantee basic academic skills, and the need to expand the system.

When general teachers were asked about their willingness to participate in the activities of dedicated basic academic skills teachers, 70.4% responded positively.

Among teachers currently working as dedicated basic academic skills teachers, 97.8% expressed satisfaction with the operation, and 95.6% said they would continue in the role if given the opportunity.

Based on this high level of satisfaction, the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education plans to expand the operation of schools with dedicated basic academic skills teachers to 50 this year.

An official from the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education stated, "We are working to bridge learning gaps among students and enhance trust in public education, thereby realizing 'fundamental education.' We will further strengthen the system to guarantee basic academic skills by reflecting the needs from the field."