Research on Student Perception and Demand for Improving Extracurricular Curriculum

Research on Student Perception and Demand for Improving Extracurricular Curriculum

(Purpose) This study aimed to investigate the perceptions, satisfaction, and requirements of program participants in order to effectively operate a voluntary participation-based extracurricular program. (Design/methodology/approach) This study were students from D University, a four-year university in the Seoul metropolitan area, who participated in extracurricular programs related to local content and local creators, as well as local community residents. The survey was conducted online for approximately two weeks from May 20, 2024, to June 2, 2024. A total of 113 responses were collected, with 112 valid responses used for statistical processing after one invalid response was excluded. The statistical processing of the collected questionnaires was performed using SPSS 22.0 Korean version after data coding. (Findings) The survey highlights several key points: first, insufficient awareness and promotion of local content-related extracurricular programs among students; second, the importance of tailoring program content to enhance motivation for participation; third, the need for diverse participation options to accommodate students' schedules; and fourth, suggestions for improving operational efficiency and information provision within the programs. (Research implications or Originality) The limitations of ths study include the lack of significant differences observed in the analysis of grade level, gender, and department regarding the extracurricular program. Therefore, conducting further research to analyze the effectiveness of administration and program development based on differences in grade, major or department, and individual background variables will provide greater significance in understanding students' perceptions and demands for extracurricular education.