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Best Practices Of Teaching Traditional Beliefs Using Korean Folk Literature, Guang-Lea Lee Jan 2011

Best Practices Of Teaching Traditional Beliefs Using Korean Folk Literature, Guang-Lea Lee

Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications

This paper describes unique traditional values teachers strive to instill in the minds of children in preschools in South Korea. Also, it discusses the importance of teaching values during early childhood as they reflect the thoughts that have guided the lives of Korean people for thousands of years, and are still applicable in modern day Korea. In addition, it explores effective practices of teaching traditional beliefs using folk literature which stimulates the interest of preschool students.


Today And Yesterday In Early Childhood Education In Korea, Guang- Lea Lee Jan 1997

Today And Yesterday In Early Childhood Education In Korea, Guang- Lea Lee

Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications

Early childhood education has always been considered important in Korea, with the education of the child valued highly, regardless of the parent's educational background or socioeconomic status. The main social facility for early childhood education outside home in Korea is called "Yoo Chee Won," which means kindergarten. This paper describes the country's approach to early childhood education. The bulk of the paper describes "Yoo Chee Won," including demographic trends fueling its growth, figures on its availability and use, its cost, and the requirements for parent support. The paper details the national kindergarten curriculum and teacher education requirements. A concluding section …