나무를 이용한 메이커교육 프로그램이 초등학생의 자기주도적 학습능력과 창의적 문제해결력에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to verify the possible effects of the maker education program using wood on elementary school students’ abilities to creatively solve problems and develop self-direct learning abilities. The subjects of this paper were two fourth grade classes in an elementary school located in D city who participated in 10 courses. As test tools, self-direct learning abilities and creative problem-solving abilities were used. The SPSSWIN program was acquired for data analysis, and t-tests were performed to verify possible differences in self-direct learning abilities and creative problem-solving skills between the experimental and comparative groups.
 The main research results of the present analysis are three-fold.
 First, the average of all sub-areas of self-direct learning abilities in the experimental group improved significantly compared to the comparative group. In other words, the maker education program using wood had a positive effect on the improvement of elementary students’ self-direct learning abilities.
 Second, the average of all sub-areas of creative problem-solving abilities in the experimental group improved by a considerable difference compared to the comparative group. It was found that the maker education program using wood had a positive effect on improving students’ creative problem-solving abilities.
 Third, in the maker education program using wood, students took the lead in participating in the program and showed pride and attachment to their creations.
 Therefore, the present analysis concluded that the maker education program using wood had a positive effect on both self-direct learning and creative problem-solving abilities of elementary school students.