1 Positive Changes in Korean Education Tae-Wan Kim President Korean Educational Development Institute(KEDI) January 10th, 2012 The Education World Forum 2012

World Class Research Capacity Excellent Student Performance Training of Skilled Manpower Birth of Global Enterprises 2 Evolution of Capitalism Ver 4.0 Warm Capitalism

World Class Research Capacity Excellent Student Performance Training of Skilled Manpower Birth of Global Enterprises 3 Talents in Capitalism 4.0 HUMAN RESOURCES TALENTS A production factor from the economic perspective Self-directed and all-rounded people equipped with strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity

4 Four Major Strategies for Talents No Students No Talents Missed Out Global Talents with Creativity and Character Reform in Higher Education - To Cross the Threshold into an Advanced Nation 4 Science and Technology through Creative Convergence

5 Strategy 1. No Students No Talents Missed Out Ensuring basic academic competency The Meister High Schools & Reform of Vocational Education Education for All

6 2 Meister High School Established as employment-leading model Curriculum tailored to industrial needs Full scholarship for the students 700 specialized high school will be reformed as 350 employment-focused high school by 2014 Cooperation with companies are increasing Reform of Specialized High Schools 1 2 Strategy 1. No Students No Talents Missed Out

7 3 Investment into Education and Welfare - Multi-faceted (education, culture, welfare, etc) support program for the disadvantaged children - Establishing a local educational community centered around schools - Initiated in 2003, targeting 79 schools of 8 cities  In 2011, 1,356 schools in nation wide  Strategy 1. No Students No Talents Missed Out

8 4 WEE (We + Education/Emotion) Project · Established in schools - Early diagnosis · Established by city and regional offices - Long-term boarding treatment · Established by local offices - More professional treatment Primary Safe-net Wee Class Secondary Safe-net Wee Center Tertiary Safe-net Wee School

9 Strategy 2. Global Talents with Creativity and Character Strengthening School Autonomy Introducing New Curriculum (Streamlining mandatory courses, Intensive Course Completion System, etc.) Citizenship, Arts, Sports, Reading, etc. Various hands-on experiences and voluntary activities

10 The Admissions Officer System Private Education Entrance Exam Prestigious Universities Aptitude Creativity Character RED OCEAN Test Master Admission based on Self-directed learning activities Reinforcement of undergraduate education BLUE OCEAN Holistic education

11 Strategy 3. Reform in Higher Education To Cross the Threshold into an Advanced Nation Expanding University Autonomy Consulting & Restructuring

12 Strategy 4. Science and Technology Renaissance through Creative Convergence Strengthening STEAM* Education * Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

13 STEAM Education  Korea, From Catch-Up to Innovation  Education and research should be convergent in order to creative research output.  Expanded in elementary and secondary public schools to boost student interest in science and technology and to nurture a holistic approach  Encouraging students to learn across disciplines and to participate in the problem solving process

Education Paradigm for Nurturing Global Talents: TALENT ECOSYSTEM HOME COMUNITY COMPANY TALENT (Hub of knowledge) Households Business Community Character Emotional Stability Healthcare Security Recruit Life-long Learning Contribution to Education

For Cultivating Talents - Teacher Policy (1) 15 1 Pathways to Become a Teacher ▪ Elementary school teachers are trained by 4-year teachers’ colleges (12 teachers’ colleges in Korea) and 1 program of private university across the country ▪ Secondary school teachers trained in the colleges of education, department of education in comprehensive universities, or by completing teacher education courses in comprehensive universities, and graduate schools of education

For Cultivating Talents - Teacher Policy (1) 16 1 Pathways to Become a Teacher Allocation of Teachers Administered by 16 metropolitan and provincial of offices of education Based on schools’ needs Teacher Employment Exam Graduation from Univ. w/ Certificate

For Cultivating Talents - Teacher Policy(1) 17 1 Teacher Appraisal for Professional Development Major features Year of Introduction 2010 Purpose Use as reference to assist the professional development of teachers Principle Evaluates whether ability levels meet the set standards focus is on intrinsic values Target All teachers(mutual review between the principal, vice-principal and peer teachers) Students and parents (satisfaction survey) Evaluator Teacher appraisal: once per year Satisfaction survey: minimum once per year

For Cultivating Talents - Teacher Policy (2) 18 RESULTS - Teachers’ Professionalism Increased

For Cultivating Talents - Teacher Policy (3) 19 RESULTS – Positive Changes in Education

For Cultivating Talents - Teacher Policy (4) 20 RESULTS – Contributing to Educational Development

21 Thank You!