초등학교 교사들의 실과 실습준비에 대한 인식 및 지도실태

Preparedness for Hands-on Practice of Elementary School Teachers in Practical Arts Education

The purpose of this study were to investigate the possession rate and the degree of necessity of teaching aids essential for hands-on practice in elementary practical arts education, to examine teachers perception of their own preparedness for in-class practice, and to analyze their present situation for guiding the in-class practice. The results of this research were as follows; First, more than 70% of elementary schools had no teaching aids or equipment prepared for hands-on practice which means that most elementary schools are failing to effectively support hands-on practice for practical arts education. Second, the teachers preparedness for in-class practice had a significant influence on students performance. Teachers with longer educational experience were more aware of the importance of preparation for hands-on activities. Third, it was revealed that two factors were inhibiting teachers preparedness for practice: the shortage of facilities, workrooms, equipment and materials for efficient practice, and the difficulty of arranging practice materials for students.