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Alternative Schools in Korea
Alternative Schools in Korea

Author(s): Mira Son, Isun Jang, Gitaek Bae
Subject(s): School education
Published by: Hungarian Educational Research Association (HERA)
Keywords: after school program; Korean education; public education; care activities

Summary/Abstract: This study is a historical description and also a system analysis of the alternative schools in Korea as a phenomenon. Describing this special educational issue, the study is divided into two main parts: historical background of alternative schools, presenting the related teacher movements and challenges, also the way of its institutionalization; and the current situation. The most relatable part of the study in today’s educational transformation is how a new educational approach can be realized in a traditional educational system, moreover, how can achieve even a more diversified educational system. The present challenges, such as financing and maintaining are also discussed in the paper.

  • Issue Year: 6/2016
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 21-34
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English