Daegu National University of Education
Daegu National University of Education, commonly abbreviated as Daegu-gyodae in Korean, is one of the National Universities of Education which provides training courses for preliminary teachers in the public primary schools of South Korea.
Founded in 1950, DNUE was previously called Daegu Normal School. Its first president was Kim Young-gi. In 1963, it was renamed Daegu Gyoyuk Dae. It concentrated on primary school education, not including secondary school courses. Its most recent name change was in 1993, when the school adopted the name it uses today. Nam Seung-in has been its president since 2011. About 85 instructors are employed by the university.
History
Daegu National University of Education opened as Daegu Normal School in 1950, though its origins can be traced back to 1923, when Daegu Sabeom Haggyo was established by the Japanese Government-General of Korea for training school instructors.The university has always been under national control. It officially began as Daegu Normal School in 1950. In 1962, it was briefly attached to Kyungpook National University as a two-year college, but the institutions were separated again the following year. It became a four-year college in 1982 and a university in 1993. The graduate school was established in November 1995.
The university has had various name changes to gratify social needs.
Pre-established
The university was known as Daegu Sabeom Haggyo from 1923 to 1946, with some variations.- Gonglib Daegu Sabeom Haggyo – established by the government, but operated by the local government
- Guanlib Daegu Sabeom Haggyo – operated by the government
- Daegu Sabeom Haggyo – considered a special college
- Daegu Sabeom Daehak – considered a college of Kyungpook National University
- Dolib Gyeongsangbuk-do Chodeung-gyowon Yangseongso – a training school for elementary school teachers operated by the Gyeongsangbuk-do government
Establishment
The school has been known as Daegu National University of Education since 1950.- Daegu Gonglib Sabeom Haggyo – Dolib Gyeongsangbuk-do Chodeung-gyowon Yangseongso was merged with Daegu Sabeom Daehak, commonly called Daegu Normal University
- Educational College was annexed by Kyungpook National University with Gim-wiseog as the college principal, 김위석 – two-year college
- Daegu National College of Education – split with Kyungpook National University
- Daegu National College of Education – four-year college
- Daegu National University of Education – four-year university, changed to current name
Academics
Undergraduate course
As with South Korea's other universities of education, due to the school's special purpose of training primary-school teachers, DNUE has just one major, "elementary education". However, it has opened twelve special courses for students. The undergraduate courses of study at DNUE are divided between general education and specific training in teaching. Completing a thesis is also required for graduation. Specialized teaching degrees are available in each of the teaching fields which are required in the country's public schools.The school is made up of several departments, which are:
- Department of Ethics Education
- Department of Korean Language Education
- Department of Social Studies Education.
- Department of Mathematics Education
- Department of Science Education
- Department of Physical Education
- Department of Music Education
- Department of Practical Arts Education
- Department of Education
- Department of English Education
- Department of Computer Education
- Department of Special & Compositive Education
Graduate school
At the graduate level, DNUE's Graduate School focuses on training high quality talented elementary school teachers. The university offers courses of advanced study in the following fields:- Ethical Personality Education
- Elementary Korean Language Education
- Elementary Social Studies Education
- Elementary Mathematics Education
- Elementary Science Education
- Elementary Physical Education
- Elementary Music Education
- Elementary Fine Arts Education
- Elementary Practical Arts Environment Education
- Elementary Educational Administration
- Education Curriculum and Teaching
- Elementary English Education
- Elementary Special Education
- Elementary Computer Education
- Preschool and Infant Education
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Counseling Education
- Elementary Educational Thought
- Gifted And Talented Education
- Modeling Creation Education
- Children Literature Education
- School Psychology
- TESLOL-YL
- Children Sport Education
- School Psychology
- Multicultural Education
- Children Invention Education
- Substantive Scientific Experiment Education
Campus
DNUE consists of the main campus, the Education Research and Training Institute, and two attached schools. The main campus is made up of nine buildings, including a women's dormitory. There is a men's dormitory on the main campus, located in An-ji-rang station with DNUE's Research and Training Institute.Main campus location
The main campus is located in Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea. The main campus is situated in the core part of the city of Dae-gu and was finally rooted in 1953. There are many coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and hotels within ten minutes of the campus. A Korean traditional market, the medical center of Yeong-nam University, Kyungpook Art High school and two other universities are very close neighbors of DNUE. It also has its own subway station called Gyo Dae, which means 'Educational University' in the Korean language.Attached schools include the Daegu National University of Education Attached Elementary School and Andongbuseol Elementary School.
Public transit access
- The main campus is served by the National University of Education Station of Daegu Subway Line 1. The subway is the easiest way to come to the campus.
- Airport buses Express 1 and 401 connect the main campus with Daegu International Airport.
- Various Daegu buses stop by the front gate of the university, including 349, 405, 410, 410–1, 503, 649, and 805.
Facilities
Campus
Campus facilities include two lecture halls, a large playground, two libraries, one science laboratory, the main office, a music lecture hall, an art hall, two gyms, a concert hall, the student union and cafeteria, a community center, a women's dormitory building, a greenhouse for practical arts education, the security office, two parks, a wooden pavilion, two tennis courts, two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and a monument with a carving of the university's motto.Library
The DNUE main campus library is fully equipped for helping students by supplying an Educational History Hall, a computerized education reference room, and free meeting rooms. Furthermore, it recently opened a Facebook page to more freely communicate with students and hear their opinions.Student life and activities
Student life
Student life at DNUE differs from many other universities in South Korea. Because the university has a specific purpose, it imposes a considerably stricter curriculum on students. When compared to other universities, there is a significantly less amount of choice in course selection. Students in DNUE all take similar courses, though not identical.Student activities
The university offers multiple school activities. These are divided into three categories: Club, Festival, and Occasional activities.Clubs
- Studying and volunteer service:
- * Hanmalgeul
- * Yeongrokhoe
- * Ssiddongmu
- * Green school, green teacher
- * TIME
- * Small Jjaijib
- * Multicultural Dasom
- Exhibition:
- * SangRok Literature Club
- * Cannes
- * Geulbal
- * Hwasahoe
- * Jeni
- Religion:
- * CCC
- * IVF
- * SFC
- * SU
- * Neongkul
- * Balamil
- Performance:
- * Purimadang
- * A dramatic art research group, Siselpapi
- * Evergreen
- * DNUE's orchestra group, Eoullim
- * Harmony
- * Bi
- Sports:
- * Baekgu
- * Jeoktoma
- * Subyeokta
- * Daseot
- * Attack line
- * Hit & Run
- * Aisarang Suyeongsarang
- Union Clubs and Provisional Clubs:
- * SeuWing
- * RCY
- * Unipeace
- *CMI
- *Hwabaekhoe-ui
- Other:
- *Daegu National University of Education Broadcasting System
Festival
A festival called Daedongke is celebrated each year. A Children's Day Festival is also celebrated, commonly operated with local children and university students.Occasional activities
Each department has their own unique occasional parties and meetings.President
The following table is a list of presidents of Daegu National University of Education.| College Principal | Years as Principal | Notes: | |
| 1 | Kim Wi-seok | 1963.01.01 – 1969.07.02 | Professor |
| 2 | Kim Wi-seok | 1969.07.03 – 1973.07.02 | Professor |
| 3 | Jang Gi-hwan | 1973.07.02 – 1977.07.02 | Professor |
| 4 | Jang Gi-hwan | 1977.07.03 – 1981.07.02 | Professor |
| No Jeong-sig | 1981.07.03 – 1981.07.20 | Professor, acting College Principal | |
| 5 | Bae Yong-gwang | 1981.07.21 – 1982.02.28 | Ph.D. |
| Principal | Years as Principal | Notes: | |
| 6 | Bae Yong-gwang | 1982.03.01 – 1986.02.28 | |
| 7 | Gim Jong-hwan | 1986.03.01 – 1990.02.28 | Ph.D. |
| 8 | Bag Tae-am | 1990.03.01 – 1994.02.28 | Ph.D. |
| President | Years as President | Notes: | |
| 9 | No Jeong-sig | 1994.03.01 – 1998.02.28 | Ph.D. |
| 10 | Jeong Gwan | 1998.03.01 – 2002.02.28 | Ph.D. |
| 11 | Jang I-gwon | 2002.03.01 – 2006.02.28 | Ph.D. |
| 12 | Gang Hyeon-ug | 2006.03.01 – 2007.07.31 | Ph.D. |
| Hong Gi-chil | 2007.08.01 – 2007.12.02 | Ph.D., acting President | |
| 13 | Son Seog-lag | 2007.12.03 – 2011.12.02 | Ph.D. |
| 14 | Nam Seung-in | 2012.12.03 – | Ph.D. |