Lifelong Learning for Happiness and Satisfaction
Suncheon, with its expanse of natural wetlands, is considered by some to be the ecological capital of South Korea.
Vision and Motivation
The city of Suncheon identifies lifelong learning as a valuable approach to improve citizens’ awareness of its ecological assets. The city desires to become an open education society as well as an inclusive learning society. The city also wants its citizens to enjoy the benefits of quality lifelong learning and experience happiness and satisfaction through participation.
Challenges and Goals
The city of Suncheon’ challenges and goals are;
- Inequality in education and low cultural awareness
- Individual empowerment and social cohesion
- Sustainability
- Economic empowerment and cultural prosperity
Plan and Implementation
Suncheon has established a specialized, well-funded independent learning division in its municipality. The city has taken steps in implementing the learning city projects, which include:
- Adult literacy programmes
- Course for all ages and genders
- Specialised curriculum for technical education
- Training for local talents
- Localised curriculum to address the city’s unique environment
- Encouraging citizens’ involvement and participation in planning, solving problems and achieving community goals
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