Global Studies in Education: South Korea

Program Description

Global Studies in Education – South Korea is a College of Education outreach/study abroad program sponsored by Korean automotive companies located in eastern Alabama, Auburn City Schools, and Auburn University.  The program objectives are to help teachers and administrators in Alabama:

• increase knowledge of Korean culture and Korean educational systems;
• promote appreciation of diversity and global education; and
• develop skills and knowledge to teach Korean culture and the value of diversity to students.

The program includes five-day pre-departure meetings in the spring and a 10-day trip to South Korea in the summer.