Korean Pros to Attend Teacher's Workshop at U.S. Go Congress
Paul Barchilon | Published on 4/28/2013
The Teachers Workshop planned for this year's U.S. Go Congress has attracted the attention of the Korean Baduk Association, which is sending two Korean pros who are recognized experts in teaching techniques, to add to the program. “They are very enthusiastic about supporting go education in America,” says Myungwan Kim 9P, whose diplomacy made the visit possible. The Koreans are particularly interested in sharing their techniques for bringing youth players into the low single-digit kyu level within a year or two. “Our curriculum this year is aimed at those teaching absolute beginners," says workshop coordinator Bill Camp. "The Korean expert teachers will allow us to expand the program to include those who want to teach at a higher level.” Enthusiasm for the workshop is much higher than expected, according to Congress co-director Chris Kirschner, who reports that "16% of Congress attendees thus far have registered for the workshop. We aren't planning on turning anyone away, but we do want people to sign up early so we can plan the workshop sessions to fit the number and types of people attending.”
- Paul Barchilon, E-J Youth Editor