새마을학 교과과정에 관한 기초 연구

Basic Study on the Curriculum of the Saemaul Study - Focused on the Exploratory Alternative

The essence of the Saemaul Undong is to live well. From the countries of Africa to other developing countries of the world are trying to learn the Saemaul Undong for their own country’s development. Recently, Saemaul Undong is being re-evaluated at domestic and abroad, and being a development model to the developing countries and receiving a renewed attention for national advancement. Therefore Korea has urgent tasks to systemize Saemaul Undong as the birthplace of the Saemaul Undong and develop related theory at administrative level and academic level as well. At the same time, Saemaul leaders have to be well trained for consistent development of Saemaul Undong. In this context, this study sought the curriculum of Saemaul study being able to systemize the Saemaul Undong, develop academic field and train Saemaul leaders. It can consist of 40 subjects, mainly composed of 4 parts such as fundamental research field, well fare and service field, theory and practice field, coordination and evaluation field, and application field. The study on the curriculum of Saemaul study should be considered followings. First, establish the theory and academic system of Saemaul study. Second, Saemaul study must be a course of education which combines field-training and theory as a practical study. Third, Saemaul study must be a course of education to foster Saemaul leaders which combines both practice and theory. Fourth, Saemaul study must be a course of education which has a capability to construct network of Saemaul interagency. Fifth, study must be a course of education which has the capability to be a leader in knowledge and information society.