싱가포르 초등사회과 지리교육과정의 특성 분석 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze Singapore's primary social studies geography curriculum, and to discuss it’s meaning for geography education. Geography education in primary social studies is striving to develop the understanding of cultural diversity, information processing and communication skills, decision-making, respect for other cultures, responsibility, and belonging, along with knowledge of place, human-environment interaction, use of resources, resolution of challenges, and diversity. In addition, Singapore's primary social studies geography curriculum focuses on the understanding of other cultures and others, respect for others and other cultures, and a sense of responsibility as a citizen, cultivating cultural diversity, empathy, and accountability, ultimately aiming for a society where students live together. Primary social studies geography curriculum in Singapore teaches students to actively act and participate in a better life as citizens of the country, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the world with a strong sense of responsibility as citizens. This point shows that more emphasis is needed on cultural diversity, multi-scale, and environmental issues in geographic education in Korea.