초등학교 실과교과서의 초등기술교육 내용 분석과 미래 지향적 내용 구성 전략

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Technological literacy benefits students in a number of ways. It is important for all students, even those who will not go into technological careers. Because technology is such an important force in our economy, anyone can be benefit by being familar with it. Generally, technological literacy is the ability to use, manage, understand, and assess technology.
The purposes of this study were to induce the conceptual model of technological literacy, to analyze the contents of practical arts textbooks based on the technological literacy model, and to propose the strategies of future contents organizing of elementary technology in practical arts subject.
The major findings of study were as follows:
The three variables(contents, levels and ability of technological literacy) of technological literacy model induced in this study were proposed. The model was presented the criteria for analyzing the contents of practical arts textbooks.
In analyzing the contents of practical arts textbooks, bio-related technology, and manufacturing technology were higher proportions than others technology. And the contents of using and practical ability of technology were higher proportions than those of controlling and problem solving ability of technology.
Based upon the results of contents analyzing, the future-contents of elementary technology in practical arts subject will be organize based the studies of technological literacy, which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities.