Hyunjeong Seo (Gwangju National University of Education, Korea)
Dayeon Lee (Gwangju National University of Education, Korea)
Youngjae Park (Gwangju National University of Education, Korea)
Jiyeong Jeong (Gwangju National University of Education, Korea)
Abstract
This session explores the perspectives of pre-service teachers in Korea on multicultural education, offering insights into the integration of diverse cultural backgrounds into the learning environment. First, we examine the connection between students' English learning and their cultural backgrounds, focusing on how Eastern and Western cultural differences shape language acquisition. Next, we reflect on a music program designed to support multicultural learning, presenting three specific strategies to foster long-term multicultural sensitivity in elementary school students. The discussion then shifts to the need to incorporate multicultural education courses into the university curriculum, highlighting why such a program should be a graduation requirement and its potential effects on future educators. Finally, we address the uncertainties pre-service elementary school teachers face in teaching English and propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
Speakers:
- Hyunjeong Seo, "The Connection Between Students' English Learning and Their Cultural Background." Focuses on cultural differences between the East and the West and how they impact students language learning
- Dayeon Lee, "What I Learned From the 'Cultivating Multicultural Sensitivity through Music Programs' IGT Project." 3 specific measures for fostering long-term multicultural sensitivity in elementary school students
- Youngjae Park, "The Need for Multicultural Education Courses in Universities of Education." Reasons why a curriculum related to multicultural education should be a requirement for graduation at universities of education, including recommendations for the specific contents of that curriculum and expected effects.
- Jiyeong Jeong, "Hazy Concerns of Preservice Elementary School Teachers About Teaching English." Suggestions for how we can get through this haze
Student Showcase: Panel (In Person; 50 minutes)
Culture & Cross-/Intercultural Perspectives
General interest
About the Presenters
Hyunjeong Seo is a junior at Gwangju National University of Education majoring in elementary education. She is passionate about studying foreign languages; therefore, she is very interested in making friends from all over the world. She dreams of becoming an overseas teacher.
Dayeon Lee is a junior at Gwangju National University of Education majoring in elementary education. She loves to truly interact with students and is interested in multicultural education. She dreams of educating elementary school students of various cultures abroad.
Youngjae Park is a junior at Gwangju National University of Education, majoring in pedagogy. He is a person who loves differences and wants to learn a lot from them. He is an ambitious pre-service teacher who dreams of teaching not only in Korea but also around the world. He is working to slowly build his multicultural abilities.
Jiyeong Jeong is a junior at Gwangju National University of Education. As she is interested in overseas education systems and multicultural education, she is on the way to widening her perspective by participating in various international programs and communicating with foreign buddies.
