농어촌 소규모 중학교 단계형 수준별 교육과정 운영 사례 연구

A Case Study on the Implementation of Level Differentiated Curriculum of a Small-sized Middle School in a Rural Area

The purposes of this study were to analyze a case of operating the level differentiated curriculum that is one of the characteristics of the 7th Curriculum, and to find the problems and improvement plans for the curriculum. A small-sized middle school with 6 classes was chosen as a case for this study. The school operated the level differentiated curriculum fairly well for a year. The results showed positive aspects and negative ones as well. It is expected that more problems will be occurred if the level differentiated curriculum is being operated fully in the middle school without complementary measures. Followings are found to be adjusted as a result in this case analysis. First, sufficient number of teachers are secured. It is not appropriate to do the level differentiated move when number of teachers in charge is less than 2 teachers. Second, it is practically difficult to run level-differentiated group in a class. It was very hard and had no effect teaching individually for various-level groups in a 45-minute class. Third, Sufficient financial support from government is needed for those who are needed to take extra complement curriculum guidance. In short, it is necessary to correct and complement the shortcomings of the level0differentiate curriculum in order to improve learning capabilities of students.