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There are many voices on the Internet that the current generation's ability to understand text is declining.
The Ministry of Education released a draft of the revised curriculum to be applied from 2024 today (30th).
Reporter Jeong Da-eun reports.
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'I sincerely apologize.'
It was posted on an SNS a while ago. Here, 'boring' is a Chinese character that expresses a very deep and earnest heart.
However, some people misunderstood it as a boring apology and it became controversial.
There is also a case of thinking that 'today' is Friday, 'knowledgeable' is high knowledge, and 'three days' is 4 days.
Amid the controversy over literacy decline, the Ministry of Education decided to strengthen basic literacy education.
From 2024, we have decided to increase the number of hours of Korean language classes by 34 hours for the first and second years of elementary school.
In addition, from 2025, literature, video, and media communication will be included in high school electives.
This is a subject to learn so-called 'media literacy'.
Distinguish between facts and claims in texts and videos, and learn how to have a healthy online discussion.
From 2025, the high school credit system will be implemented.
You must complete 192 credits in 3 years of high school.
'Basic Mathematics' and 'Basic English', which are relatively small and easy to study, are promoted to compulsory subjects for students who are struggling.
The goal is to ensure that students learn even core concepts without giving up the entire subject.
However, it is necessary to discuss more about which students to take the basic course in consideration of their college admissions.
In addition, a variety of convergence subjects, such as artificial intelligence and climate change, are newly introduced instead of reducing class hours for state-run teachers.
This draft has not yet been finalized, but the Ministry of Education is planning to collect public opinions by the 13th of next month and finalize the final draft at the end of this year.
(CG: Sohee Ban)