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For this class, I learned to dig deep into legal policy and compare my findings to my institution.
Korean Laws and Policies Governing Early Childhood Education Institutions
Korean Laws and Policies Governing Early Childhood Education Institutions
In S. Korea, Kindergartens are under the responsibility of The Ministry of Education (MOE). There is an Early Childhood Education Act along with Enforcement Decrees, but around 70% of children enrolled in kindergartens go to non-state institutions. Here they are called “hagwon”, and they are classified as private institutions that are usually for-profit. Non-state kindergartens are required to comply with the national curriculum publicly announced by the MOE, and are subject to the educational standards determined by the superintendent. To ensure equality and fairness at multiple levels, these private institutions, likened to preparatory schools, have regulated tuition fees, class sizes, classes to be held and space.
If someone is looking to focus on one particular subject, they will have a hard time recruiting teachers and keeping up with the demands of parents. Due to the lowering birthrate, parents have more power when choosing where to send their children to school. English is one of the more sought after subjects at the kindergarten level. However, only a certain type of person can be hired to teach English from overseas, and even then, they cannot teach real subjects without valid licenses. With the current average salary situation, most licensed foreign teachers are not willing to work for hagwons. It would take a lot of investment to pull off a well rounded English kindergarten since fluent locals also would demand high salaries and above average benefits.
Human Resource Regulations
Human Resource Regulations
We don't have much of a policy or procedures right now as our school is still in its infancy after unlinking from the chain that it was once a part of. There aren't too many laws on hiring as Korea tries to
I enjoyed this activity for its similarity to what goes on in corporate offices. I suggest all school directors create a video for new hires since they may come in on a rolling basis and many pieces of information may be skipped depending on how busy the school is at the time.
Impact of Human Rights or Social Justice Issues on Educational Leadership
Impact of Human Rights or Social Justice Issues on Educational Leadership
Codes of Conduct and Ethics
Codes of Conduct and Ethics
Only one school that I have worked at ever sat all their teachers down during orientation/on-boarding to explicitly state what their expectations were. I've worked for public schools, private schools and even preparatory academies (Juku, Hagwon, Buxiban) and it just never seemed to cross the minds of management. That being said, I believe it is a must. Teacher conduct and ethics will impact student achievement. If you want your teachers to help make your vision come true, you've got to be sure their goals align with your mission in both their walk and their talk.
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