외국인근로자(E-9)의 대학교육 허용에 대한 대학관계자의 인식연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the perception of university officials on the provision of university education for foreign workers(E-9), and to suggest ways to revitalize foreign workers(E-9) study abroad based on this. For the study, data were collected and analyzed through in-depth interviews with 10 university officials who provide university education to foreign workers(E-9). As a result of the analysis, first, university officials recognized the provision of foreign workers(E-9) study abroad as a desirable decision. The university education of foreign workers(E-9) was a timely decision in a situation where the number of students at junior colleges decreased as Korea's education level increased, and junior colleges were in financial crisis. Second, an operation plan was prepared to conduct industrial consignment education for foreign workers(E-9). They were planning a systematic curriculum suitable for the characteristics of foreign workers based on the educational experience of international students. Third, university officials recognized that foreign workers(E-9) would have a positive ripple effect in various areas, from individuals to schools, businesses, communities, and countries, after receiving university education. Based on these findings, it is necessary to prepare a place for learning where foreign workers(E-9) can cultivate professional knowledge and develop and inspect curriculum suitable for the characteristics of foreign workers. In addition, it is necessary to find a way for foreign workers to use it as a human resource for the local community and the country without leaving the community after graduation. Through this, it is hoped that foreign workers(E-9) will be able to train foreign workers beyond the aspect of the workforce that simply provides labor, transfer Korean technology, and play a role in emerging as a global Korea.