This study examined the structural limitations of triangular schemes widely used in restorative life education and proposed the 'Restorative Network' model as an alternative. Drawing on the researcher's 13 years of teaching experience and critical ana...
This study examined the structural limitations of triangular schemes widely used in restorative life education and proposed the 'Restorative Network' model as an alternative. Drawing on the researcher's 13 years of teaching experience and critical analysis of Morrison (2007) and 65 Korean documents, the study found that triangular schemes, when combined with Korea's hierarchical culture, operated as a 'normal-crisis' structure. Problem-oriented language such as 'problem child' functioned as a mechanism reproducing student stigmatization, while needs-based language like 'What do you need?' facilitated safety and connection, enabling creative problem-solving. This study proposed the Restorative Network model with a circular rather than hierarchical structure, integrating Bodyfulness and Nonviolent Communication into 'embodied language.' Embodied language operates through somatic expression and embodied effects, functioning as performative practice that transforms relationships and structures. This study contributes by attempting ontological reconstruction appropriate for Korean educational contexts while maintaining the core insights of restorative practices. Future empirical verification is needed to examine the model's effectiveness in diverse settings.