예비유아교사의 역량 증진을 위한 온라인 PBL 수업 사례연구

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study was to show a case of qualitatively exploring the process and results of online PBL class to enhance competency of pre-service early childhood teachers.
 Methods The online PBL applied the early childhood education theory class was conducted for 24 third-year students in the department of early childhood education at a 4-year university in Chungcheong Province. Online lessons were conducted for 14 weeks out of 15 weeks excluding the mid-term evaluation period, and PBL was applied over 10 weeks from the 5th week to the 14th week. In order to explore experiences of pre-service early childhood teachers, class recording videos, individual journals, group interview transcripts, evaluation papers were collected, and the contents were analyzed according to the subject.
 Results In the online PBL class, pre-service early childhood teachers repeated individual and cooperative learning, continued reflection, and went through the process of designing and implementing online mock classes, in order to solve a practical problem. In results, they improved competencies for curriculum and classroom management, understanding children and supporting plays, problem solving and communication, and using digital.
 Conclusions The online PBL class was effective in enhancing competencies needed for pre-service early childhood teachers. In particular, the digital competency promoted through the full non-face-to-face class will help them prepare for the future educational environment.