International Relations
Activity
International Joint Classes
Program Overview
Background
- Online education became the mainstay during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this has enabled universal international cooperation.
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The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education launched the Online Language Exchange (OLE)* Program in 2020. The Program pursues international joint classes with 90 schools in eight countries.
* OLE is a program designed to help students speak in the partner country's language, polish their foreign language skills, and improve their understanding of cultural diversity.
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Furthermore, we developed the interpretation tools for online meeting programs. This project pursues universal international joint classes in their true sense and aims to help students overcome the language barrier by taking part in international joint classes using translation and interpretation programs.*
* International joint classes using translation and interpretation programs use real-time voice interpretation and captioning features in the video conference programs.
Purposes
- Help students improve understanding of multilingualism and cultural diversity.
- Give them opportunities to practice foreign languages and develop communication skills in international classroom settings.
- Encourage international friendships to help students grow as cosmopolitan citizens.
Orientations
- Attract more overseas schools to take part in the international joint classes.
- Develop easy-to-use translation and interpretation programs.
- Organize training programs and facilitate teachers in building their capabilities in managing the international joint classes.
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Time
April 2022-February 2023 (excluding school breaks in either country)Participants
Schools that learn Korean or, Primary and secondary schools that are interested in learning Korean※ Primary and secondary students (year 3 or older)
Methods
Classes on video conference platforms (zoom and etc.)
- Class hours : During regular school hours or as afterschool programs in connection with club activities
- Topics should be those that both countries' students can relate to and are to be selected by teachers
※ Participating schools will be provided with class guides* to help select topics
* OLE Program guide e-book(2022 edition) (English p.137, Japanese p.211, Chinese p.285)
Language
Classes are run in each other's language -
Time
March 2022-February 2023 (excluding school breaks in either country)Participants
Primary and secondary studentsMethods
Classes on video conference platforms (zoom and etc.)
- Class hours: During regular school hours
- Topics should be those that both countries' students can relate to and are to be selected by teachers
※ Participating schools will be provided with class guides to help select topics
Language
Classes are run in English
Department in Charge
external cooperation division 82-2-3999-395