유치원과 국민학교 교육과정의 연계 방안 모색 = A Study for the Conjunctive Relations between Kindergarten and Elementary School Curricula

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study attempts to search for some ideas and strategies for the improvement of conjunctive 'relations between kindergarten and elementary school curricula, especially in first and second grades. For this. this study considers the relations between the two from four different dimensions.
First, we can think of conjunctive plans between the two in terms of school characteristics. In this field, it is important to stress for young children to have good peer relations and good moral conducts. These characteristics can be learned through play and direct experience.
Second, We can try to improve the conjunctive relation between the two in the way of curriculum organization and development. This study suggests that the curriculum from K to six can be divided into four groups : (1) kindergarten consisted of 'honest-life', 'inquiry-life', and 'pleasant-life,' (2) low(l and 2) grade consisted of language, mathematics, 'wise-life' and 'pleasant-life,' (3) middle(3 and 4) grade consisted of seven subjects as Korean language, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, music, and fine arts. (4) high(5 and 6) grade consisted of nine subjects adding morales and practical course on the middle grade subjects.
Third, category is the field of curriculum implementation. Six ideas are suggested here. They are : (1) curriculum implementation strategies based on classroom situation, (2) teaching method based on children's direct activities and experiences. (3) managing classroom hours flexibly in accordance with seasons, children's needs, and contents etc., (4) effective use of school facilities and materials, (5) grouping the students in various size the traits of subjects, (6) using various methods of evaluation including quantitative and qualitative ways.
The last dimension is concerned with the supportive system for curriculum management. In this dimension, we have to reconsider the teacher education system and programs for a more close relation between kindergarten and elementary school. It is suggested that pre-service teacher education program must be divided into two different programs : one for low grade teachers in including kindergarten teachers, and the other one for high grade teachers.