Document Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
1997
Pages
1-16
Conference Name
Annual Conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Abstract
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 describes corporate support for early childhood education and the Samsung Center for Early Education and Development.
Original Publication Citation
Lee, G.-L. (1997). Today and Yesterday in Early Childhood Education in Korea. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Repository Citation
Lee, Guang- Lea, "Today and Yesterday in Early Childhood Education in Korea" (1997). Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications. 16.
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