초등 사회과에서 향후 ‘교실 교과서’의 가능성 탐색 - 해럴드 러그의 사회 교과서에 담긴 시사점을 토대로 -

Abstract

This study was conducted for the purpose of exploring the possibility of 'classroom textbooks' by teachers to overcome the limitations of existing nationwide social studies textbooks in elementary social studies education. To this end, we theoretically reviewed the characteristics of classroom textbooks and examined the characteristics of Harold Rugg's elementary social studies textbooks. Based on this, we identified the limitations of existing nationwide textbooks and devised the principle of developing 'classroom textbooks' by teachers suitable for elementary social studies education based on the implications obtained through analysis of Harold Rugg's social studies textbooks. The principles are as follows. First, the selection of alternative educational content considering the curriculum standards, second, integrated topic-oriented approach, third, the composition of reading materials by storytelling and step-by-step questions aimed at student inquiry, and fourth, textbook production and post-supplementation considering the characteristics of classroom students. Based on this principle, the researcher developed a 'classroom textbook' by teachers for some of the contents of the fourth grade of elementary school and used it for class, and confirmed the response of students and fellow teachers to the 'classroom textbook.' The possibility of 'classroom textbooks' by teachers in elementary social studies is as follows. First, 'classroom textbooks' by teachers provide the possibility of realizing social studies classes suitable for classroom students. Second, 'classroom textbooks' by teachers provide the possibility as a useful tool to realize alternative elementary social studies education led by teachers and students.