Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the cross-curricular approaches that appear in the competency-based curriculum and to derive implications for the future Korean national curriculum development. For this, literature research was conducted to analyze foreign national curriculum and related materials on Estonia, Finland, Australia, and BC Canada. As results, in terms of the status, it is reinforcing its status by revealing the cross-curricular competencies or themes in the curriculum structure or statement, and supporting implementation. In terms of elements and contents, cross-curricular competencies and themes are specified, and the linkage between competencies, cross-curricular themes, and subjects learning are improved. In the operation method, topic-oriented and integrated approaches, contextual learning in connection with life, and competency evaluation are emphasized. Based on main results, four implications were proposed in terms of the status, elements and contents, and the operation method of the cross-curricular approaches.

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