Introduction
“The Cornerstone of Korea's Secondary Education in the 21st Century, Upholding the Ideals of Saving the Nation through Education!”
Education is the noble endeavor of passing down accumulated knowledge and culture from history to future generations while fostering human potential to create new knowledge and culture. It is a critical mission that determines the fate of a nation and its people. Korea University’s College of Education, carrying forward the ideals of saving the nation through education, fully recognizes the significance of education and embraces its mission to lead secondary education in Korea in the 21st century.
Established in 1972, the College of Education comprises eight departments: Education, Physical Education, Home Economics Education, Mathematics Education, Korean Language Education, English Language Education, Geography Education, and History Education. It is one of Korea's leading colleges of education, with over 1,900 students enrolled. Furthermore, the college operates research institutes, including the Educational Problems Research Institute, the Sports Science Research Institute, and the Subject Education Research Institute, which support academic and educational activities in conjunction with the departments.
The College of Education boasts the highest teacher placement rates. Its graduates achieve unparalleled success in teacher certification exams and secure positions in prestigious private middle and high schools. Additionally, many alumni excel as educators and trainers in education-related fields and corporate sectors.
Educational Objectives of the College of Education
The primary purpose of the College of Education is to equip students with professional knowledge, holistic character, and attitudes essential for teaching. It seeks to provide comprehensive and profound educational theories and practices, enabling graduates to adapt to societal changes with creative and proactive capabilities. The ultimate goal is to foster well-rounded educators and education experts who can contribute to national development and the welfare of humanity.
Educational Goals
- Cultivation of Human Character
- Develop students' personal virtues and moral character.
- Development of Proactive and Creative Capabilities
- Equip students to respond dynamically and innovatively to societal changes.
- Provision of Specialized Knowledge
- Deliver systematic and professional knowledge in education.
- Integration of Theory and Practice
- Bridge the gap between educational theories and practical applications.
- Instilling a Sense of Mission
- Inspire students to contribute to national and global progress.
Action Plans for Implementing Educational Goals
- 1. Strengthening Character Education
- 2. Emphasize fostering students' ethical and moral development.
- 3. Specialized and Flexible Curriculum
- 4. Adapt and refine the curriculum to meet evolving needs.
- 5. Improvement of Educational Environment
- 6. Enhance facilities and administrative systems to support learning.
- 7. Enhancement of Teaching-Learning Methods
- 8. Innovate pedagogical strategies for better engagement and effectiveness.
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Collaboration with Partner Schools
- Strengthen ties with affiliated middle and high schools through initiatives such as university lectures by field teachers, joint research by professors and teachers, and hands-on guidance from professors.
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Specialization of Teacher Education
- Focus on creating unique and distinguished teacher training programs.
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Promotion of Double Majors and Minors
- Encourage interdisciplinary academic pursuits.
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Global and Digital Readiness
- Strengthen programs to address globalization and informatization, such as exchange programs with partner colleges of education and international teaching internships.
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Diverse Field Practice Opportunities
- Offer various hands-on experiences, including observations, field trips, and teaching internships.
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Enhancing Faculty Teaching Capabilities
- Operate diverse programs to improve faculty teaching skills and student guidance.