Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society (천문학회지)
- Volume 29 Issue spc1
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- Pages.445-449
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- 1996
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- 1225-4614(pISSN)
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- 2288-890X(eISSN)
ASTRONOMY EDUCATION IN KOREAN EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM: FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
Abstract
We introduce the National Science Curriculum issued by the Education Ministry in Korea. Astronomy should be given and taught as compulsory courses in Nature of elementary school, Science of middle school, General Science of high school, and as elective courses in Earth Science I, II. Astronomy concepts have been designed in sprial pattern. College levels of astronomy have been given as majoring in astronomy course, cultivating one for earth science pre-teacher students and cultural subjects for non-major students
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