The diversity of students in Korean Junior Colleges and implications for education

Abstract

This article describes the diversify of learners attending Korean community or junior colleges. These institutions offer a post-secondary vocational education, and have implications for the new educational system. Based on the review of literature, students at Korean junior colleges vary in gender: age, ethnician household income, learning style, work experiences, and career plan. A growing number of older adults and women are attending colleges. Most of the international students were from China, and more than halfcamefrom poorfamilies. College students were categorized into hvo groups of learners: divergers and accommodators. Seventy percent of the students planned to obtain employment after graduation. The diversity of students war not a significant issue in college teaching and learning situations, but there was college-level support for teaching and learning. The article concludes with suggestions for the education of different types of learners.