Abstract

This research aims to propose policy measures for improving operation of the industrial-educational adjunct teacher system in vocational high schools by examining the reasons and its actual operation. The research was conducted through group interviews with a total of 14 participants, including industrial-educational adjunct teachers(7) and department heads in charge of industrial-educational adjunct teachers(7) in vocational high schools in Gyeonggi Province. The findings indicate as follows: First, the industrial-educational adjunct teacher system is necessary in terms of teachers responsible for specific subjects, practical education reflecting industrial demands, and providing employment information to students, which was also the role of industrial-educational adjunct teachers. Second, the classes taught by industrial-educational adjunct teachers are operated through team teaching with regular teachers, which was positively perceived. Third, there are difficulties related to recruitment and compensation in the operation of the industrial-educational adjunct teacher system. Based on the research results, we suggest that the necessity of stable operation of the industrial-educational adjunct teacher system, of a system for the spread of teacher professionalism transmitted through team teaching within schools, and of improving recruitment and compensation systems.

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