Korea National University of Education is a South Korean national university

University

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...

 for teacher training. It was established in 1985 to respond to the growing demand of teaching staff for primary

Primary education

A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...

 and secondary education

Secondary education

Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...

 in South Korea

South Korea

The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

.

Characteristics

As a unique university of teacher education, KNUE collectively prepares kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school teachers. It also provides continuous teacher education and conducts comprehensive educational research for which it has established a well-deserved reputation. In addition, with its concentration on education, it is a revolutionary university.

Pre-service Education

• Pre-teacher training in 4 colleges, 23 departments
• Dual majors regardless of kindergarten, primary, or secondary education
• Training professional teachers in graduate school

In-service Education

• Administer the INSET programs at the Center for In-service Education
• Enhance the professionality of the Staff Development Programs
• Develop the capability of teachers to solve problems on the school-site

Educational Research

• Explore educational theories and problems in school education
• Develop new educational theories and materials
• Make a feedback of research results from school educators

The 1st College

• Dept. of Education (established in 2010)
• Dept. of Early Childhood Education
• Dept. of Elementary Education

The 2nd College

Dept. of Korean Language Education Dept. of English Language Education Dept. of German Language Education Dept. of French Language Education

Dept. of Ethics Education Dept. of Social Studies Education Dept. of History Education Dept. of Geographic Education

The 3rd College

Dept. of Mathematics Education Dept. of Physics Education Dept. of Chemistry Education Dept. of Biology Education Dept. of Earth Science Education

Dept. of Home Economics Education Dept. of Technology Education Dept. of Environmental Education Dept. of Computer Education

The 4th College

• Dept. of Music Education
• Dept. of Physical Education
• Dept. of Fine Arts Education

Attached Facilities

• Center for Educational Research (KNUE-CER)
• Center for Teaching and Learning (KNUE-CTL)
• KNUE Education Museum
• Center for In-Service Education
• Library
• Educational Information Institute
• Department of External Cooperate

External links

• University website

• Intensive English Teacher Training Program