The Gunpo Uiwang Education Office, in collaboration with the Siheung and Ansan Education Offices, is conducting a virtual summer joint training session for approximately 180 school library staff on August 3, 2026.
According to the Gunpo Uiwang Education Office, this training aims to share operational cases of school libraries and the latest trends in reading education, enhancing the practical capabilities of the staff.
The program emphasizes the importance of sharing regional operational experiences to expand the educational role of school libraries.
The training consists of common courses and grade-specific courses, offering a total of seven classes.
Common courses include lessons on picture books that develop emotional literacy, AI book cinema talks, and understanding 2026 publishing trends.
The elementary course focuses on lessons utilizing school libraries in connection with the curriculum and operating reading programs, while the middle and high school courses address the 2022 revised curriculum, reading support, and AI digital media-based reading education, reflecting the needs of educational settings at different levels.
This joint training serves as a platform for school library staff to share various operational cases and practical experiences from their schools through collaboration among education offices.
Participants are actively engaged in the training, exploring the latest reading education and AI utilization cases, sharing work know-how, and generating new ideas for school library operations.
Notably, participants expressed high satisfaction with the opportunity to share best practices across regions, viewing the training as practical and applicable to school settings.
Meanwhile, Education Director Jeong Suk-kyung stated, "School libraries are important educational spaces that support students' reading and learning. I hope this joint training enhances the expertise of school library staff and helps operate reading education more effectively in schools."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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