국립생태원

Professional Ecologlogical Education Programs

Teacher training

This program is designed to provide teachers with the opportunity to acquire pedagogical knowledge and methods needed in the field of ecology and strengthen their career counseling capabilities.
- Time
  
  July and August (three-day course; four sessions in total)
- Eligibility
  
  Elementary and middle school teachers(Open to middle school teachers in 2017 and to elementary school teachers in 2018, respectively; courses are offered to each group on a biennial basis)
- Capacity
  
  30 people per session
Public official training

This program provides public officials with knowledge on ecology policies so as to enable them to practice ecological conservation during policy implementation.
- Time
  
  April, May and September (3-5 days; four sessions in total)
- Eligibility
  
  Public officials of the central and local governments and employees of public institutions
- Capacity
  
  30-40 people per session
Field practice for college students

This program is designed to provide college students majoring in ecology, biology or other environment-related subjects with field experiences and to nurture talented individuals equipped with hands-on experience and practical job skills required in the ecology sector.
- Time
  
  May and October (1 day; two sessions in total)
- Eligibility
  
  College students majoring in ecology, biology, environmental studies or other related subjects
- Capacity
  
  30 people per session
Private-sector workforce training course: Environmental interpreter training course

This is an intensive program to provide individuals with training opportunities required to be an environmental interpreter and qualify them for the profession of interpreting ecological and landscape conservation areas and educating the public.
- Time
  
  November (4 weeks; one session in total (100 hours))
- Eligibility
  
  Individuals who have completed basic or short-term environmental interpreter training course(s)
- Capacity
  
  20 people