21세기를 대비하는 열린 교육과정에 관한 연구 : An Orientation for 21st Century Education = Open Space Education

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Investigating the foundation and practice of curriculum is very meaningful work as a strategy for defining education in the future, open space education. Today topic work is based on the philosephies of John Dewey and naturalism. These philosophies were developed based on the psychelogical foundations of Plowden and Piaget. Topic work can be categerized as an interdisciplinary approach. It is based on experiences naturally occurring in our environments Therefore, the teacher's role is not the director but a co-worker of students. Students become accustomed to working actively with other groups even though the members of these other groups may not have a direct relationship with their own group.
The result is that topic work is not something that is pre-made, but rather it is a creative product. However, the precise production of topic work requires the use of certain variables and informal methods. The boundaries of the topic must be reinterpreted based on the topical approach. Environment can be a main character. The teacher's role then is to provide a situation in which students may find it comfortable to study. Therefore, the teacher must be a person who has broad knowledge in many areas rather than being an expert in a certain subject. Topics of study are the study of one's environment and they must reflect social values. From the point of view of development, a systematic way of thinking and achieving one's goals are the main factors to be considered in the evaluation of topic work.
Topic work is very popular with students. There are several reasons fer this. One reason is that topic work is a kind of response to lack of facilities and resources. Second it is a good method for practicing basic skills.
This study is a description of how open space education might be used at elementary school level in Korea. It is based on the real examples of open space education as it is used in England, where it has been studied and used actively. This study will consider how open space education can be adapted to the unique situation of the elementary school in Korea.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• I. 미래사회와 교육
• II. 주제의 전개
• III. 21세기 초등학교 교육과정
• IV. 결론
• 참고문헌