고교학점제 연구 및 운영 경력이 있는 전문가가 인식한 일반학교 특수교육 대상 학생을 위한 고교학점제 운영 방안 탐색

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore successful operation plans for the high school credit system for students with special needs in general schools. For this purpose, a focus group interview (FGI) was conducted targeting experts who have experience in researching the high school credit system and operating the pilot schools for the high school credit system. A total of eight experts participated in the online FGI meeting, and the collected data was analyzed based on a three-step coding process. As for the main results, first, it was necessary to clarify the directions in operating a high school credit system for students with special needs with an emphasis on inclusive education, and to design a balanced curriculum by expanding the scope of the role of special education. Second-in order to secure appropriate evaluation methods for students with special needs in general education settings-it was necessary to come to an agreement on applying different criteria for course completion, solve pending issues related to evaluation, and enhance teachers’ professionalism. Third, the need to improve various conditions was emphasized-such as supply and demand of teachers, utilization of resources outside school, and course opening for inclusive education in order to effectively operate the high school credit system. Fourth, it was needed to match both students’ educational needs and curriculum characteristics of high schools. Teachers need to provide students with career and academic guidance based on types within students’ career. Based on these results, implications such as the organization and operation of school curriculums aimed at inclusive education, the advancement for students’ evaluation, and the preparation in teachers’ guidance for career and academic design were discussed.