Politics · South Korea · 3 hrs ago
South Gyeongsang to develop extra literacy and numeracy support for pupils
South Gyeongsang Province's education office in South Korea is developing extra literacy and numeracy support for elementary pupils.
The plan took shape at a workshop held on October 16 and 17 in Tongyeong.
The office aims to create materials for students and guides for teachers, linked to assessments of literacy and numeracy.
Teachers could use them in regular or collaborative lessons, one-to-one teaching and small-group support.
The first programs are planned for grades 1–2 in the first half of next year, alongside training for teachers.
The office plans to develop and distribute materials for different grades and learning areas in stages through 2030.
The aim is to help teachers tailor extra instruction to each student's level and needs.
South Gyeongsang Province’s education office held a workshop on October 16 and 17 to begin developing extra literacy and numeracy support for elementary pupils.
The materials are intended for regular and collaborative classes, one-to-one instruction and small-group support.
The office plans to provide programs for pupils in grades 1 and 2 to schools in the first half of 2027 and offer teacher training.
It plans to develop and distribute materials by grade and subject area in stages through 2030.
- Who
- South Gyeongsang Province’s education office and about 30 development committee members and staff.
- What
- They began developing extra literacy and numeracy programs and teaching materials for elementary pupils.
- When
- The workshop took place October 16–17, 2026. Development is due to begin in the second half of 2026.
- Where
- Stanford Hotel & Resort in Tongyeong, South Korea.
- Why
- To support systematic teaching based on pupils’ literacy and numeracy assessment areas and provide tailored extra instruction.
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The education office held a workshop in Tongyeong to set the direction for developing the programs and teaching materials.
The office plans to begin the first stage of development.
The office plans to distribute programs for grades 1 and 2 to schools and provide teacher training.
The office plans to develop and distribute materials by grade and subject area in stages over five years.
- Workshop dates
- October 16–17, 2026
- Workshop location
- Stanford Hotel & Resort, Tongyeong
- Workshop participants
- About 30 development committee members and staff
- First planned rollout
- Grades 1–2, first half of 2027
- Development period
- Five years, through 2030
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What people are saying
Literacy and numeracy are core competencies that form the foundation of all learning, and systematic instruction suited to each student’s level and characteristics is important.
We will develop materials that teachers can easily use in the field and actively support them so that they lead to the learning and growth of every student.