고령사회 통폐합 대상 초등학교의 역할과 변화 방향 : 서울시 소규모 초등학교를 중심으로

Abstract

Purpose: In an aged society where the school-age population is declining, small schools are encouraged to consolidate and close for economic and operational reasons. However, it is important to examine new possibilities, because elementary schools have various potentials as important regional public infrastructure. In this study, the possibility of a small elementary school as a community school considering the local characteristics and school situation was investigated. Method: The subjects of this study were eight elementary schools in the area around permanent rental apartments and multi-family housing, where the number of students has plummeted due to severe aging. Through interviews and surveys of local residents, eight schools were classified into three types, and a plan direction for community schools was suggested in consideration of the characteristics of each type. Result: All three types of schools require plans suitable to local conditions, because of their diverse characteristics in terms of school accessibility and regional representation. Type I schools have poor access to schools, but has high regional representation, so it is necessary to improve accessibility and actively open school facilities. Type 2 schools have good accessibility and high local representation, and it is possible to combine school facilities through program proposals that can be controlled. Finally, Type 3 schools, which occur in large-scale apartment complexes with good accessibility but low regional representation, are suitable for creating an independent community space through school integration.