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Suwon4AGT
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 Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:16 pm Post subject: Curriculum Standards? |
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Without getting into specifics of a workplace situation, I am curious if anyone knows the basics of the laws in Korea about curriculum and standards. Are educational institutions required to have an established curriculum that follow approved educational standards?
That may seem like a silly question to some, as many schools probably don't have anything like that. But it just seems odd to me that the Korean government would allow institutions to operate without requiring them to follow some set of guidelines that help to protect teachers and students.
So, my question is strictly a theoretical one. Are educational institutions required to have an established curriculum that follow approved educational standards? |
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jamesd
Joined: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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| In terms of English curriculum, I understand that there was one national curriculum for elementary schools and nothing for middle or high schools. However, the national curriculum for elementary school is phasing out as each school can now choose and purchase their own text books from various publishers. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Curriculum Standards? |
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| Suwon4AGT wrote: |
Without getting into specifics of a workplace situation, I am curious if anyone knows the basics of the laws in Korea about curriculum and standards. Are educational institutions required to have an established curriculum that follow approved educational standards?
That may seem like a silly question to some, as many schools probably don't have anything like that. But it just seems odd to me that the Korean government would allow institutions to operate without requiring them to follow some set of guidelines that help to protect teachers and students.
So, my question is strictly a theoretical one. Are educational institutions required to have an established curriculum that follow approved educational standards? |
If you are referring to SCHOOLs then yes, there is a published (MOE) national standard along with books and material.
If you are talking about hagwans then NO, there is NO STANDARD and since they are optional, "after school" or a kindergarten there is no required "government approved" curriculum.
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koreatimes
Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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They usually use the same books in the same area. I don't know how far that extends out (perhaps regional/provincial or based on locations within).
I have never seen a school just make up their own curriculum. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Curriculum Standards? |
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| Suwon4AGT wrote: |
Without getting into specifics of a workplace situation, I am curious if anyone knows the basics of the laws in Korea about curriculum and standards. Are educational institutions required to have an established curriculum that follow approved educational standards?
That may seem like a silly question to some, as many schools probably don't have anything like that. But it just seems odd to me that the Korean government would allow institutions to operate without requiring them to follow some set of guidelines that help to protect teachers and students.
So, my question is strictly a theoretical one. Are educational institutions required to have an established curriculum that follow approved educational standards? |
Technically, Hakwons are private businesses so are not under restriction to follow any sort of official national curriculum. Public Schools, being part of the public education system follow such a curriculum.
Along the same logic: language schools in Canada do not have to follow any national or provincial curriculum, they develop their own. |
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