Building a Community of Practice for Korean Language Education in Western Canada, Connecting K–12, Higher Education, and Communities
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Room #604, Asian Centre, University of British Columbia
- Organizer: UBC Korean Language Program
- Supported by: Korea Foundation
- Participants: Approximately 25 educators and administrators
As part of the educational outreach associated with Korean Heritage Month in British Columbia, participants also received Korean- and English-language editions of Kapyong 1951, a publication highlThe UBC Korean Language Program hosted the 2026 UBC Korean Pedagogy Workshop on October 24, 2026, under the theme Building a Community of Practice for Korean Language Education in Western Canada.
The workshop brought together approximately 25 Korean language educators and administrators from universities, including the University of Alberta and the University of Victoria, as well as K–12 Korean language programs and community-based Korean language schools across Western Canada.
Participants shared their teaching experiences, curricula, instructional materials, and pedagogical practices across educational settings. Discussions focused on building a sustainable community of practice, strengthening professional networks, sharing teaching resources and effective instructional approaches, and exploring opportunities for future collaboration among universities, K–12 programs, and community-based Korean language schools.
The workshop was made possible through the generous support of the Korea Foundation, providing a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and foster ongoing collaboration among Korean language educators in Western Canada.
ighting the history of the Korean War and Canada’s participation in the Battle of Kapyong. With support from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, each participating educator received a copy in both languages. These books will serve as valuable teaching resources for exploring shared Korean-Canadian history, fostering intercultural understanding, and promoting people-to-people connections between Korea and Canada. As part of the educational outreach associated with Korean Heritage Month in British Columbia, participants also received Korean- and English-language editions of Kapyong 1951, a publication highlighting the history of the Korean War and Canada’s participation in the Battle of Kapyong. With support from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, each participating educator received a copy in both languages. These books will serve as valuable teaching resources for exploring shared Korean-Canadian history, fostering intercultural understanding, and promoting people-to-people connections between Korea and Canada.