Geumcheon-gu Launches Cognitive Programs and Awareness Initiatives for Slow Learners

Custom Cognitive Play Programs for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

Applications Open Until October 7

Geumcheon-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Choi Ki-chan) announced on September 17 that it will launch a project titled “Slow Learner Program and Awareness Improvement with Neubit-Saem” aimed at enhancing the cognitive abilities of borderline intelligent ‘slow learners’ and improving community awareness around the issue.

Provided by Geumcheon-gu.

The term ‘slow learners’ refers to individuals with borderline intelligence whose IQ does not fall within the intellectual disability range (70 or below) but is still below average, causing difficulties in both learning and daily life. Geumcheon-gu has been supporting these individuals through its ‘Neubit’ project—meaning ‘Slowly Growing Light’—and last year trained 25 educational specialists for slow learners known as ‘Neubit-Saem’.

This year, in cooperation with the newly trained Neubit-Saem specialists, Geumcheon-gu is launching customized cognitive programs. The initiative includes the “Exciting Cognitive Playground” for elementary school students in grades 3 to 5, and “I’m a Superhero Testman” for middle and high school students. Each program is offered to groups of six, runs for a total of 10 sessions, and aims to develop memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills through activities such as observation, crafts, and games.

Applications for participation can be submitted online through the Geumcheon Education Portal or in person at the Geumcheon-gu Slow Learner Support Center until October 7. Applicants are required to submit documentation that can verify borderline intelligence.

From October to November, Geumcheon-gu will also expand its “Visiting Education on Understanding Slow Learners and Awareness Improvement” for local residents and students. The program provides education to peer counseling clubs at schools and operates booths at events linked to the district’s flea markets—such as at the Gasan-dong Community Center, the Central Park Community Center, and the Lifelong Learning Festival.

On October 27, Geumcheon-gu will set up an interactive public awareness booth at Cheonggye Plaza as part of a national advocacy event hosted by the Seoul Center for Lifelong Education Support for Borderline Intellectual Function. The booth’s aim is to give citizens the opportunity to directly experience and empathize with the challenges faced by slow learners in daily life.

District Mayor Choi Ki-chan said, “I hope these programs help slow learners develop their cognitive and foundational learning abilities at their own pace. We will continue to expand support in various forms, including education and awareness-raising, so that understanding and empathy for slow learners can spread throughout the community.”

For further details, please contact the Geumcheon-gu Slow Learner Support Center or the Education Support Division at 02-2627-2240.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.