Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this survey is to examine the demand of general high school students for beauty subjects, which are elective subjects following the introduction of the high school credit system, and to seek operation plans.
 Methods From May to June 2022, 418 general high school students in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon were surveyed on pre-understanding of the high school credit systems, preferred institutions, curriculum types, evaluation methods, and subjects.
 Results The perception of the high school credit system was similar regardless of region. The preferred institutions were in the order of college, specialized high school, industry, general high school, and online classes. While the types of preferred curriculum were in the order of career subjects, convergence education, and major subjects, the group that chose “hope” preferred major subjects, and the group that chose “worry” preferred career subjects. It was found that absolute evaluation and performance evaluation were preferred, and paper-written evaluation was avoided. It was found that students were lack of awareness in supplementary program, but they hoped the program to be operated. Their preferred subjects were found to be interest-oriented classes such as hair coloring, basic beauty, basic makeup, and facial care classes.
 Conclusions It is necessary to make students recognize the purpose of the operation of the high school credit system and to prepare a learning environment in which practical conditions are established. It is suggested that classes should be classified by level based on students’ needs. Beauty subjects should be offered, considering whether they can induce students’ various learning experiences, career exploration and interest. Specific policies should be established for smooth curriculum management. Based on the results of this study, it is expected that the beauty curriculum will be activated as elective subjects, and the necessity of follow-up research on specific operation plans is suggested.

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