Needs Analysis for Designing Korean Curriculum Based on Multiple Intelligence Theory

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the needs for the design of the Korean language curriculum based on the MI. In this study, it was judged that a diverse curriculum should be developed in Korean education, so we conducted an analysis of the needs for Korean classes through MI targeting learners and educators. The results are as follows. First, it was revealed that the core of the learner’s needs was to induce interests and motivate the class along with speaking practice. Second, educators argued that education methods should be differentiated according to the characteristics of learners’ learning objectives, and responded positively to the necessity of introducing various education programs. Third, when constructing MI program, in the reflectivity survey by function, learners answered ‘total’ and educators ‘expression’ the highest, and the level and each intelligence reflectivity were the same for both subjects. The results came out ‘intermediate’, ‘Including all intelligence’ was found to be the most preferred method. If materials are prepared based on this basic research, a new direction of education, which is learner-centered classes can be made.