Analysis of Groups’ Needs for Small-scale Schools in Korea: With a Focus on Operation and Educational Activities

Analysis of Groups’ Needs for Small-scale Schools in Korea: With a Focus on Operation and Educational Activities

The purpose of this study is to analyze the operating conditions, educational activities, and needs for small-scale schools in Korea, often operated as integrated schools, to obtain plans for small-scale schools that will increase in the future. A survey and an in-depth interview were conducted on the perceptions and needs of small-scale school-related groups such as students, parents, teachers, and professionals. As a result, students were generally satisfied with their schools, especially their teachers, but they felt relatively deprived compared to students in large cities. Parents were less satisfied than students. Teachers showed somewhat different perceptions from parents. The related groups were generally satisfied with small-scale schools, but the area of satisfaction differed depending on the groups. Resolving the relative deprivation of students, parents’ demands for improving academic skills such as foreign languages, and preparing support plans from local governments were suggested for improving the educational activities of small-scale schools.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the operating conditions, educational activities, and needs for small-scale schools in Korea, often operated as integrated schools, to obtain plans for small-scale schools that will increase in the future. A survey and an in-depth interview were conducted on the perceptions and needs of small-scale school-related groups such as students, parents, teachers, and professionals. As a result, students were generally satisfied with their schools, especially their teachers, but they felt relatively deprived compared to students in large cities. Parents were less satisfied than students. Teachers showed somewhat different perceptions from parents. The related groups were generally satisfied with small-scale schools, but the area of satisfaction differed depending on the groups. Resolving the relative deprivation of students, parents’ demands for improving academic skills such as foreign languages, and preparing support plans from local governments were suggested for improving the educational activities of small-scale schools.