유아 토의 기반 활동에 관한 연구동향 분석 = An Analysis of Research Trends in Discussion-Based Activities in Early Childhood Education

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This study analyzed domestic research trends on discussion-based activities in early childhood education to propose future research directions and explore practical applications. Dissertations and journal articles published between 1993 and 2024 were reviewed by research period, participants, topics, content, and methods. Results showed that research was most active between 2000 and 2004 and has continued steadily. Most studies targeted five-year-old children, followed by four-year-olds and mixed-age groups, while research focusing on teachers was limited. The most common research topics were the development of discussion-based activities and the analysis of their effects, followed by studies exploring the meaning of the discussion process and those aimed at improving instruction. Fourth, many studies used picture books as a teaching method. In terms of educational effects, most focused on social development, followed by cognitive, language, emotional, creative, and moral development. Fifth, quantitative experimental studies was predominant in the research methods. Among data collection methods, tests were used most frequently. This study is significant in that it explores the educational value of discussion-based activities and provides foundational data for future research and practical applications in the field.