초등 실과교육의 현장학습 프로그램 모형 개발

The Development of a Work-based Learning Program Model for the Practical Arts Education in Elementary Schools

The purpose of the study was to develop a work-based learning program(WBLP) model that offers the work-site experience activities to students through the practical arts education in elementary schools. Through the review of literature, an alternative development process of a WBLP for the practical arts subject in the elementary schools was designed. The survey instrument was developed to verify the validity of the alternative development process, and to identify contents and components included in each phase of this process. Questionnaires were mailed to 430 teachers of 43 schools which were selected by the purposive sampling method, and 231 questionnaires were collected and analyzed. The development process of a WBLP for the practical arts subject, made up of six phrases, was finally determined on the basis of the validity test results. The major findings of the six phrases were as follows: First, all community-related conditions should be analyzed for the purpose of solving problems related to selecting proper learning places. Second, in considering the characteristics of the practical arts subject, various WBLPs for the practical arts subject, such as school-based experiential learning program and work-site experience program, are necessary to be developed and operated. Third, WBLPs for the practical arts subjects should make students have sound and respectful attitude for work and occupation. Fourth, the WBLPs for the practical arts subjects should be developed by using the various learning places within the school. In case of not using learning places within the school, the program should be developed to be able to provide the opportunity of work-site experience activities through the work-related places within the community. Fifth, throughout the process of WBLP, it is important that students’ security should be considered and guaranteed. Last, in evaluating the achievement of students, the attitude of participating in the work-based learning activities should be considered. Based on the results of the study, the researcher suggested some recommendations for the further studies on the last part of the study.