Teaching English in Gyeongnam Province Debate Classes

Those who are teaching English in Gyeongnam Province of Korea are being asked to expand their scope to include debate instruction.

The Gyeongnam Office of Education runs a high school English discussion program from April to October in order to strengthen general high school students’ language competency necessary in the global era.

Students gain a different experience from the usual reading, reading, and grammar classes, such as meeting and speaking directly with native English language assistant teachers and participating in topic discussion classes. It develops students’ English speaking ability and English-style thinking ability, and develops international competency capable of logical discussion. In addition, students develop a sense of consideration and cooperation with others.

The number of participants in this year’s program has increased significantly compared to last year. As many as 200 students applied knowing that their participation in the English discussion program from this year will be recorded in their school record.

Classes are held for 3 hours each in 10 sessions which include English discussion with native English-speaking assistant teachers currently teaching English in Gyeongnam Province and their Korean co-teachers, and then they select a certain topic for discussion. After each class, the native speaker’s assistant teacher enhances the student’s learning effect with customized individual instruction. After all 10 classes, a high school English discussion forum will be held for participating students.