The changing times also demand a change in the image of teachers.
Teachers must now move beyond simply being conveyors of the curriculum and acquire the qualities of proactive lesson designers.
Beyond the question of 'what' and 'how' to teach students who will live in the era of digital transformation, we are also being asked to fundamentally consider 'why' we should teach them.
This can only be achieved through a deep understanding of new policies and educational directions.

--- p.16

It is said that when providing first aid, the survival rate increases if CPR is performed within 4 minutes.
There is also a golden time in relationships between students.
Every year, we prepare measures to improve how we deal with school violence.
The School Violence Prevention Act is becoming more time-consuming and complex as procedures are supplemented while leaving it as is.
It is time for a comprehensive revision of the School Violence Prevention Act.
The definition of school violence must be narrowed, and procedures must be simplified and processed quickly.

--- p.32

There are also concerns that the expansion of medical schools will lead to a domino effect where students in science and engineering departments at major local universities will move to universities in Seoul.
As top students move to the expanded medical school, upper-middle-ranking students move to the top-ranking science and engineering departments, and lower-middle-ranking students move to the middle-ranking science and engineering departments, the hollowing out phenomenon at local universities may become more evident.
The expansion of local medical school enrollment was intended to reduce the imbalance in educational resources between the metropolitan area and local areas, but in reality, it could lead to a chain reaction of students moving between schools and departments, resulting in an outflow of talented local talent.
--- p.40

We must also take into account concerns that the relaxation of the five-grade grading system may not be unconditionally positive.
Students will be torn between taking subjects that don't calculate rank in order to get good grades and taking subjects they want to take.
In addition, since it is inevitable that the discriminatory power of school grades will decrease in admissions to top universities, it is highly likely that the comprehensive student record selection process will eventually be expanded or the minimum academic performance standard for the CSAT will be strengthened.
If so, it is also true that problem-solving classes are likely to continue as they are now.
--- p.60

The first of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is ‘non-discrimination.’
All children should enjoy equal rights, regardless of their parents, race, religion, or disability.
According to this, the most urgent need in early childhood education and childcare is support for children who are being discriminated against.
If so, the first thing that should be implemented within a limited budget and in accordance with the principle of non-discrimination is not the integration of reserved children, but education for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
--- p.70

In early childhood education, the top priority should be ‘children’ and ‘education.’
Educational institutions cannot handle all social welfare work.
It is also necessary to consider whether children wish to stay at the kindergarten from morning to evening.
Many kindergartens now offer morning and evening care.
However, only a few infants stay here.
Looking at the children left in the classroom that has become quiet after everyone has left, I always worry that they might feel empty and afraid, waiting for their parents.
--- p.72

Amidst a mix of optimism and concern, the high school credit system is finally implemented.
Because the student autonomy and choice implied by the system are directly linked to the discourse of educational democratization, which is a practical expansion of the scope of school education, it is believed that regression will not be easy.
In this situation, the most urgent task is to clearly identify the challenges we face and devise concrete solutions while responding quickly to on-site experiences and reactions.

--- p.80

It's important to recognize that the IB isn't the answer for every student. It's certainly a program that favors students who enjoy inquiry and writing.
Not all schools in the country need to be IB accredited.
However, we should at least give students who want to focus on a subject of interest and develop their critical thinking, curiosity, and collaboration skills the opportunity.
Since the Korean college entrance exam system is unavoidable, we should no longer force students to memorize knowledge and pile up workbooks to solve problems in this era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

--- p.110~111

High-touch, high-tech education is an innovative approach that aims to provide students with a richer learning experience by balancing their emotions and skills, led by teachers.
Within this, AIDT plays a key role in high-tech, and for this to be most effective, teachers must take the initiative in motivating and stimulating students' emotions.
In other words, high-touch, high-tech education is largely dependent on the teacher's capabilities.

--- p.119

As a teacher, personal branding is the process of clearly defining your educational values ​​and communicating them effectively.
By building a unique image, highlighting strengths, and communicating their expertise through personal branding, teachers can establish themselves as trusted figures within the educational community.
This ultimately contributes to improving students' learning experiences and expanding educational impact.
--- p.127

A teacher's beliefs interact with his or her actions, which in turn influence his or her future behavior.
Students observe and are influenced by their teachers' personality, language, behavior, and attitude.
That is why the self-efficacy of teachers, who teach students, the masters of the future, and help them grow, is so important.
But what is the current state of teachers' self-efficacy?
--- p.159

Recognizing students as agents of action does not mean allowing them to study alone, in isolation, or leaving them to do whatever they want.
Learning is not something you do alone, but rather a process of learning through collaborative communication with teachers, peers, etc.
It is not about learning only what students want or satisfying their personal interests.
We must respect students' interests, but we must not just teach them what they want to learn or settle for temporary satisfaction. We must also ensure that they have a sense of social influence and responsibility for their own actions.
Rather than acquiring knowledge piecemeal, applying what you learn to your own life increases your agency.

--- p.172

In the 2022 revised curriculum, life history provides students with a deeper understanding of the lives of those who lived in that era by telling them the rich stories of their experiences.
In particular, if we approach specific life stories centered around people as a 'narrative', we will not only be able to understand the experiences of people in the past more vividly, but also access history more easily.

--- p.210

Economic education will provide students with a strong safety net in a future where uncertainty is accelerating and unforeseen crises are likely to arise.
The difference in perspectives on economic education is directly reflected in the curriculum and has a long-term impact on students' lives.

--- p.226

To reduce behavioral problems among students in the digital age, teachers must strive to understand their students' trends and culture.
It is necessary to communicate with students through Facebook, Instagram, KakaoTalk, etc., and to take interest in student culture that is trending on TikTok, YouTube, etc.
It can be dangerous if only teachers are unaware of the profanity, vulgarity, and immoral and sexual language that is being used as if it were nothing more than a show.
Knowing what platforms your children are using can help you spot and prevent behavioral problems.

--- p.330~331

Difficulties are expected not only in Jeonbuk and Gangwon, but also in many regions across the country.
However, this situation could be a golden opportunity to reduce the number of students per class.
Special autonomous provinces and education offices must set common goals to enhance the educational competitiveness of their respective regions.
We must expand the scope of school autonomy and educational welfare to overcome the decline in the school-age population and prevent the extinction of local regions.

--- p.376~377

Although the Ministry of Education has declared that it will expand the adoption of digital-based education, it can be said that it has failed to build consensus and provide guidance to teachers who will implement the policy.
Field teachers felt that their opinions were not properly reflected in policy formulation and operation, and that projects were not being carried out sequentially.
Isn't this the result of accumulated distrust and dissatisfaction with the top-down educational policy projects promoted by the Ministry of Education and the Office of Education?

--- p.420