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Soongsil University Graduate School of Education Selected for Four Seoul Education Office Customized Classroom Projects

From Hankyoreh · (5h ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Soongsil University's Graduate School of Education was selected to operate four projects for Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's customized classrooms.
  • The projects, focused on after-school care and tailored education for elementary students, aim to enhance creativity and cultural arts experiences.
  • With a total annual budget of approximately 1.2 billion won, the university will leverage its expertise in IT-based education and digital transformation trends.

Soongsil University's Graduate School of Education is proud to announce its selection as an operating institution for four key projects under the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's 'Customized Classroom University and Professional Institution Program' for the 2026 academic year. This significant achievement, totaling approximately 1.2 billion won annually, underscores our commitment to innovative educational solutions for elementary students.

The 'Customized Classroom' initiative is a vital policy integrating after-school care with personalized learning, designed to foster individual creativity and expand cultural arts exposure. Our selection for four distinct areas—University-Linked Creative Science, Professional Institution-Linked Creative Science, Professional Institution-Linked Cultural Arts, and Gangseo-Yangcheon Education Support Office University-Linked Customized Classroom—demonstrates the breadth and depth of our educational offerings.

Led by Professor Tae Jin-mi, our programs will feature cutting-edge AI and SW-based creative science education, hands-on scientific experiments, and diverse cultural arts experiences including music, musical theater, traditional games, and K-pop. We will also provide customized care and education tailored to local needs. Soongsil University's strong foundation in information technology, evidenced by our AI, IT, and AI Convergence departments, positions us uniquely to lead in the digital transformation of education.

This success is not just an institutional achievement but a testament to the practical application of our research and development in educational programs. We are eager to implement these initiatives, further solidifying our role as a leading institution in nurturing future educational experts equipped for the evolving digital landscape. This aligns perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality, future-oriented education.

We are very pleased to be able to apply the educational programs we have researched so far to the actual field.

— Tae Jin-miProfessor Tae Jin-mi, explaining the background of the university's participation in the project.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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