Early Childhood Education In Korea Research Articles

한국판 유아교사용 교사효능감 척도 개발 및 타당화 연구

The purpose of this study is to develop a Korean version of the teacher self-efficacy scale for early childhood teachers by adapting Bandura's (2006) teacher self-efficacy scale (TSES) and considering the contextual suitability of early childhood education in Korea, and to verify its validity and reliability. In the preliminary investigation, the constructs and questions of the Korean version of the teacher efficacy scale for early childhood teachers were explored through literature analysis, translation-back-translation, and content validity verification. As a result of the preliminary investigation, a preliminary draft of 6 constructs and 28 questions was developed. In main survey, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability analysis were conducted on 305 early childhood teachers to verify the scale goodness of the Korean version of the teacher efficacy scale for early childhood teachers. As a result of the study, the Korean version of the teacher efficacy scale for early childhood teachers was developed with 6 constructs and 28 questions, and the Cronbach’s α coefficient was found to be .96. Therefore, the Korean version of the teacher efficacy scale for early childhood teachers developed in this study was found to be an appropriate scale for measuring the teacher efficacy of early childhood teachers.

알파(Alpha) 세대 유아의 특징에 대한 조사연구

Objectives This study aimed to explore the characteristics of the alpha generation through the perception of kindergarten teachers.
 Methods The questionnaire was developed to explore the characteristics of child in alpha generation through prior research analysis on alpha generation and preliminary FGI interviews with early childhood education experts, and survey was conducted on 216 kindergarten teachers in private kindergartens in Gyeonggi-do.
 Results As a result of analysis, consistent response results to the ‘self-centered attitude’ of the alpha generation were found in individual characteristics, and high parental dependence and negative characteristics in friendship were confirmed in relationship characteristics. In terms of learning characteristics, low concentration, high IT utilization ability, and preference were found. In addition, the higher the position or more experience, and teachers who are not homeroom teachers or have children showed relatively more negative perception of the alpha generation.
 Conclusions This study is significant in that it is the first study to explore the characteristics of the alpha generation in the context of early childhood education in Korea, and it is expected to be used as basic research to find an implication on the educational policy reflecting the characteristics of the alpha generation in the future.

유아코딩교육 실제와 미래에 대한 고찰

Objectives The purposes of this study, by grasping the current status of early childhood coding education, which is emerging as a global issue, we sought the direction in which early childhood education in Korea should move forward and suggested a new direction for talent education in preparation for the future society.
 Methods To this end, the current status of early childhood coding education and domestic early childhood coding education from the perspective of constructivism was identified, the role of Lego play was considered, and the direction of future early childhood education was investigated.
 Results To this end, previous studies have shown that domestic infant coding education is not an active subject for infants, and infant coding teaching tools are mainly focused on creative thinking, and teacher competence is important to induce infant interest.
 Conclusions The purpose of this study that Lego Play as a learner-centered play tool has the digital literacy skills required in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and at the same time, it has a very important function as a convergence infant coding education that develops creative problem-solving skills through team interaction and cooperation.

An Analysis of Change in Efficiency of Department of Early Childhood Education in KOREA

An Analysis of Change in Efficiency of Department of Early Childhood Education in KOREA

A Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Learning with Robots in Early Childhood Education in Korea

This meta-analysis examines the effects of learning with robots (r-learning) on young children and, on this basis, gives suggestions for using robotics in education for young children. A test of homogeneity was performed for 27 Korean studies done between 2008 and 2016 and a random effect model introduced to reveal the effect sizes. The overall effect size was medium to large at 0.72. After analyzing gaps in effect sizes with different categorical moderator variables, the authors found significant differences depending on platform type, activity type, dependent variables for r-learning effect, and age. The study also investigates relationships between effect size and continuous moderator variables such as treatment period and year of publication. The meta-regression model showed a significantly negative relationship between effect size and year of publication. Thus, effects of r-learning on a young child are generally beneficial, and r-learning also improves variables like a child's social nature, though conversely the effect on language development appears below average.

Comparative Study on Mathematics Curriculum and Contents of Early Childhood Education in Korea and the United States based on Common Core State Standards(CCSS) and New Jersey Preschool Standards

본 연구는 우리나라 누리과정의 수학교육과 미국의 CCSS 및 뉴저지 주 Preschool Standards 수학교육과정을 비교·분석함으로써 누리과정 수학교육내용에 필요한 것이 무엇인지 시사점을 도출하여 향후 누리과정 수학교육의 개정 및 발전을 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 분석준거는 선행연구를 참고하여 목표, 내용범주 및 내용, 세부 내용 및 특징으로 정하였다. 그 결과 첫째, 우리나라 누리과정은 수학적 지식을 구성하고 이를 바탕으로 일상의 문제를 해결하는 능력을 강조한 포괄적 목표를 제시한 반면 미국의 수학교육 목표는 유아들이 습득해야 할 수학적 내용 및 개념을 중심으로 구체적으로 제시하고 있다. 둘째, 한국과 미국의 내용범주 및 내용은 두 나라 모두 수와연산의 기초, 측정, 공간 및 도형 등에 대한 것을 다루고 있다. 우리나라 누리과정 수학교육은 자연탐구영역에서 1개의 내용범주를 제시하고 있고, 미국 CCSS의 내용범주는 주요 수학적 개념 5개이며 Preschool Standards 내용범주는 4개로 제시 되어있다. 셋째, 두 나라 유아수학교육은 유·초 연계를 포함한 연령 및 학년별 연계성과 기술방법에 차이점이 있다. 이를 통해 누리과정 유아수학교육 내용 개선 시 고려해야 할 점을 살펴보았다.The study aimed to compare and analyze Nuri curriculum and contents for mathematics in Korea and the Common Core State Standards(CCSS) and New Jersey Preschool Standards for mathematics in the United States. With the results as basis, this study intended to provide suggestions and directions for improving Nuri curriculum of mathematics for young children. For the goal of this study, educational goals, categories of contents, and specific contents were reviewed. First, results of this study indicated that Nuri curriculum for mathematics provides comprehensive educational goals that promote problem-solving ability in everyday contexts with composing mathematical knowledge. On the contrary, CCSS and Preschool Standards provide specific educational goals that focus on children’s mathematical skills and concepts. Second, the contents of both countries’ curriculum concentrate on ‘counting and cardinality’, ‘measurement’, and ‘spatial and geometric sense.’ There are 5 categories of CCSS, 4 categories of Preschool Standards based on CCSS and one category of Nuri curriculum for mathematics. Third, there are the differences between the two countries’ curriculum in continuity from kindergarten to first grade and description method for curriculum.

An analytical study on research trends in self-regulation of early childhood education in Korea

An analytical study on research trends in self-regulation of early childhood education in Korea

Research Trends on Constructivism in Early Childhood Education in Korea

Research Trends on Constructivism in Early Childhood Education in Korea

A Meta Analysis on Robot Learning in early childhood Education in Korea

A Meta Analysis on Robot Learning in early childhood Education in Korea

Current status of big data-related study and tasks of early childhood education in Korea

Current status of big data-related study and tasks of early childhood education in Korea

비유 놀이를 통한 유아 통합예술교육 가치 제고

21세기 정보사회에서 창의성이 가지는 부가가치는 더 이상의 논의가 필요 없을 정도로 강조되고 있다. 본 연구는 창의적 인재교육에 근간이 되는 유아 통합예술교육 중 비유 놀이(metonymic activities)를 통하여 창의성을 습득하는 프로그램인 에듀드라마(Edu Drama) 행복한 그림책 여행, 맛을 아는 꼬마철학자를 분석하면서 유아 통합예술교육에서 비유 놀이가 가져 올 수 있는 시사점을 살피고자 한다. 이를 위하여 우리나라 유아통합예술교육의 제한적 현실을 정리하고, 비유놀이를 적용하고 있는 국내외 사례를 통하여 앞으로 나아가야 할 유아 통합예술교육의 바람직한 방향을 제시한다. 기존 예술경영 분야가 선도해 온 우리나라 통합예술교육에 대한 연구는 활발하였음에도 불구하고, 유아를 위한 통합예술교육 연구는 상대적으로 미진한 것이 현실이다. 이에 본 연구는 거시적인 우리 삶의 부가가치는 21세기 창의적 인재에 있다는 가정 하에, 비유 놀이를 통하여 유아기에 이루어지는 통합예술교육이 가져오는 가치를 밝히고자 한다. In the information-oriented society of 21st century, the added value of creativity has never been so important to need any further discussion. This research investigates an implication of metonymic activities in early childhood Convergence arts education as a basis of the creative education by analyzing EduDrama, the program which helps children acquire creativity through metonymic activities. To this end, this research proposes a desirable way of early childhood arts education by organizing limited situation of early childhood education in Korea with domestic and foreign cases applying metonymic activities. Despite actively conducted studies on arts education led by existing arts management field in Korea, arts education research for early childhood is still not entirely satisfactory. Therefore, this research makes clear the value of arts education using metonymic activities provided during early childhood on the assumption that the added value of our life depends on the creative human resource of 21st century.

A Case Study of Faculty Development through Distance Education: Teaching Early Childhood Students in the United States and South Korea

This unique format of distance education instruction was executed between multiple faculty, staff and graduate students at the University of Missouri, St. Louis and the faculty and undergraduate students at Kongju National University in South Korea. The method of instruction allowed for visual presentation from one country while only one person at a time was able to react from the other country. The purpose of the seminar was to test the use of distance education for a course in early childhood education in Korea and the United States. The undergraduate students at the Korean university also increased their ability to speak and write in English. This case study indicates a possibility for delivering cultural and curricular expertise for university faculty and staff development in a much needed area of cultural education. As a result of this course, the American and Korean faculty and students are much more knowledgeable of each other customs, history and early childhood curriculum as well as English language skills . This knowledge in turn, will enable them to better understand in their own classes. The course was a success as indicated by continued faculty and student engagement .

Social Ideology and Early Childhood Education: A Comparative Analysis of Korean Early Childhood Teacher Education Textbooks Written in 1993 and 2003

Analysis of the contents of textbooks is a meaningful way to examine individuals, groups and institutions, as they reflect social values, attention and interests of a society. Education as an institution reflects a society's social ideology, and examination of the sociocultural components of schools can reveal the cultural paradigm upon which a society is based. A content analysis of Korean undergraduate early childhood teacher education social studies textbooks was used to illuminate aspects of social change and dominant sociocultural beliefs in Korea. Specifically, textbooks written in 1993 and 2003 were examined in terms of how the authors treated Korean social concepts and pedagogical expectations of early childhood education, the needs of young children, and the roles of teachers over the two time periods, in light of the socio-historical demands of early childhood education in Korea. The primary focus of the textbook written in 1993 was the social and moral development of children, whereas the 2003 textbook stressed multiculturalism and preparation for living in a cooperative, global society. How the textbook authors' areas of emphases reflected the sociocultural realities and expectations of Korean society at the time they are written is discussed.

Early childhood education in Korea: discrepancy between national kindergarten curriculum and practices

This study examines to what extent the Korean National Kindergarten Curriculum has actually influenced pre‐school practices. This study explores the characteristics of the National Kindergarten Curriculum as it is implemented in Korea. It also examines pre‐school teachers' perceptions, daily practice and the curriculum content in pre‐school settings in Korea. This study shows that despite a child centred Korean National Curriculum and the teachers' beliefs, the actual practices in the pre‐schools are significantly different from child‐centred philosophies.

The characteristics of early childhood education in Korea

The characteristics of early childhood education in Korea

Early childhood education for children under age 6 in Korea: History and trends

This paper presents an overview of early childhood education in Korea. Five periods of historical development in early childhood education are discussed. In each period, types of early childhood institutions, relevant demographics, curriculum emphasis, national policy and trends in teacher education for early childhood education are explained. By providing some background information and an overview of existing strengths and weaknesses as well as of accomplishments and achievements of the early childhood system, the paper presents the points of departure for further development of the systems of early childhood education in keeping with Korean changing social circumstances.