1. ICES GRID/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Donna J. Campbell EDUC 8144-4 Teacher Leadership: Trends, Issues, and Global Perspectives Instructor: Dr. Patricia Brock September 19, 2011

2. Educational Opportunity: A Study of Customs/Culture, Geography and Education Briefly explain significant cultural aspects that are pertinent and influence education (aspects such as government, religion, economy, etc.). Explain and support significant points related to learning. Note traits, practices, and behaviors typical and/or unique to the individuals who are native to the culture of study. Summarize the Educational Opportunity in the post.

3. Educational Opportunity con’t: Suggest resources to expand knowledge about the culture. Close the ICES presentation with an invitation for questions, criticisms, and observations from colleagues. Submit a lesson plan or some other learning activity as an educational opportunity adapted to learners from South Korea.

4. Background Students in the 21st Century need to gain insight into S. Korea. Today it is one of the most influential and economically viable countries. Three wars have been fought in Asia with U. S. participation and the numbers of South Korean immigrants is at an all time high. Politically and economically, Asia plays an important role with America globally. The educational challenge becomes one of preparing students to understand, appreciate and cooperate with Asian counterparts. Students need exposure to cultures of the global community in order to remain prepared. There is rich history beyond the Korean War, WW I and II and the Vietnam War.

5. Backgroundcon’t: Korean customs play an integral part when interacting socially. Students need to know and understand globally there are similar customs but also some unique only to one’s country of origin. The advent of democracy in 1993 saw increased funding for education and creation of education reforms in Korea. The reforms highlighted an interest in international competitiveness. South Korea operates with a national curriculum and teachers must follow the same curricular activities whether in a rural village or the urban capital of Seoul.

6. Backgroundcon’t: There is fierce competition to gain acceptance into the top universities. Most students attend private tutoring sessions after school or a “Cram School” often times until 2 in the morning. Often times, students sleep during normal class in order to be wide awake for their tutoring sessions. Students from rural areas move to the urban areas so they can gain access to the better schools. Those with the financial means gain access to the “Cram Schools”. The focus becomes one of intense energy, dedication, and self-sacrifice.

7. Lesson Plan Objectives Introduce students to Korean culture and how it differs from the U. S. Help students learn about Korea’s geography, and basic terms Help students learn about the importance of education in South Korea Understand the role and popularity of “Cram Schools” and other private tutoring opportunities Analyze the pros and cons of “Cram Schools” on South Korean students Students will be able to effectively look at pressures facing American students to make increased gains academically

9. worksheet #1 (customs)

10. worksheet #2 (explanations of customs)

11. 11” x 18” paper/glue

14. worksheet #2 (map of world)

15. handout (overview of Korea)

16. poster board or butcher paper

17. books, magazines (on Korea)

18. post cards (for writing to a friend about Korea)

19. video (Korea, Land of the Morning Calm).

21. handout #2 (Elite Korean Schools, Forging Ivy League Skills)

22. slide show (Appetite for Success)

24. Talk about customs, both familiar and unfamiliar (KWL Chart) or diagram placing Korea in center

25. Discuss customs from around the world (write on butcher paper or poster board)

27. Students can collaborate with each other to determine which country the custom belongs

28. Once it is determined the custom is properly placed, each custom will be permanently placed on large piece of paper in proper column

29. Use worksheet #2 to guide students in knowing which custom is of South Korea

31. Pass out atlases and have students look up South Korea to learn as much as they can

32. Use worksheet #1 (map of Korea) and have students label major cities and features (small groups). Explain the term “demarcation line”. Discuss 38th parallel and have students draw the line from east to west.

33. Define “peninsula” and using worksheet #2 (map of world) have students identify the peninsulas. Discuss peninsular land form and its pros and cons

35. ASSESSMENT: Students write in journals, listing at least 3 things learned about Korea, its location, climate, etc. Write in paragraph format. Students can send a postcard to a friend sharing what they have learned about Korea.

37. Use handout #1 and handout #2, assign students to read and look for answers to questions identified by teacher

38. Show the slide show Appetite for Success

42. CHOICE BOARDS

43. COMPACTING

44. STATIONS

45. PEER TUTORING GROUPS

46. WRITING/READING

47. GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

48. THINK DOTS

49. TIC-TAC-TOE

50. TIERED INSTRUCTION

51. RAFT

53. Significant Aspects con’t: South Korea remains a prime international economic power. It ranks 12th in the world and 3rd in Asia. China is the largest trading partner and export market for South Korea. Its rise in economic power can be attributed to exporting manufactured goods. This rapid growth is referred to as “Miracle on the Han River” because the Han River is the main one running through Seoul (the capital) which is also the nation’s largest city. Some examples of South Korea’s manufactured goods are: cars, electronics, shipbuilding, steel, digital monitors, mobile phones and semiconductors; this is a big change from mostly textiles and shoes, making them more of a global producer. Seoul is called a megacity, home to some of the largest companies such as Samsung and Hyundai. Seoul produces over 20% of the country’s gross domestic product. Agriculture also plays a major role. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011)

55. Significant Aspects con’t: ASSESSMENTS/NATIONAL CURRICULUM: South Korea is 2nd in the world on Math PISA and in 2009 were 1st in the world on the PISA in the Digital Reading Assessment. South Korea uses the ACT and SAT, PISA and TIMSS. They also have the Test of the English Proficiency (TEPS) which covers language, grammar, vocabulary and reading. The Test of English for International Communications (TOEIC) covers language, reading, speaking and writing and is administered to non-native English speaking to see if they can speak in everyday workplaces. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is administered to use and understand English in academic settings and is only valid for 2 years. It is often used as an entrance requirement to English speaking colleges or universities and can be internet based or paper. The internet test covers reading, language, speaking and writing. The paper test consists of language, structure and written expression, reading comprehension and writing.

56. Significant Aspects con’t: South Korea also has a College Scholastic Ability Test administered once a year. It serves as an entrance exam to college and requires preparation as early as Kindergarten. The exam addresses Korean language and reading, math, English, various elective subjects in social and physical science and foreign language or Chinese characters and classics. ( more justification for private tutoring and Cram Schools) The curriculum of most schools are built around its content. South Korea’s national curriculum is developed and monitored by the Ministry of Education and is revised every 5 to 10 years.

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