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Analysis of Changes in the Learning Environments of Middle School Science Classes

중학교 과학 수업 학습 환경에 대한 변화 분석

  • Received : 2016.07.25
  • Accepted : 2016.10.10
  • Published : 2016.10.31
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Abstract

Using TIMSS survey data, we analyzed whether there were any significant changes in the learning environment of middle school science classes over the last 10 years. Our study selected questions from teachers and school principals' questionnaires and divided them by category: science class, teacher professional development, and school environment. The science class components were subdivided into three categories: science learning activities, evaluation, and homework. Within teacher professional development, the sub-categories included teacher training, collaboration to improve teaching, and teacher evaluation. School environment subdivided into two aspects, these being school characteristics and school system. Our research confirmed that there has been a positive change overall in learning environments. However, most classes are teacher-conducted and also teacher-oriented; the proportion of science investigation activities has declined compared against the prior ten years. Our study show that students do not engage in a range of inquiry-related activities. The questions on tests and examinations involve mostly knowledge application and understanding, although recent methods of evaluation show improvement. As for the science teachers, they participate in many professional development programs but focus on science content, science curriculum, and pedagogy. In addition, teachers do not have many opportunities to participate in the training to integrate information technology into science, science assessment, or improving students' critical thinking or inquiry skills. The teachers are satisfied with their profession, and the shortage of science resources does not seem to affect instruction.

본 연구에서는 과학 수업의 학습 환경에 10년 간 어떠한 변화가 있었는지를 지난 3주기 간의 TIMSS 연구 자료를 활용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구에서는 과학 수업 현황, 교사의 전문성 계발 활동, 학교 환경 측면으로 범주화해 분석하였다. 보다 세부적으로 과학 수업 현황의 경우는 교수 학습 활동, 평가, 숙제로 3가지 범주로, 교사의 전문성 계발 활동은 교사 연수, 교사의 교류, 교사 평가의 3가지 범주로, 학교 환경은 학교 특성, 지원 환경의 2가지 범주로 구분해 분석하였다. 연구 결과에 의하면, 그동안의 과학 교육 관련 정책들이 어느 정도 성과를 보이고 있었다. 과학 수업에서는 다양한 과학 탐구 활동의 빈도는 점차 증가하고 있었다. 그러나 여전히 교사 중심의 수업이 많이 이루어지고 있고 실험이나 조사 활동을 직접 수행하는 활동이 감소하고 있어 개선이 필요해 보인다. 평가에 있어서도 사실이나 개념 지식의 이해와 관련된 문제의 비중이 높지만, 최근 과학적 탐구나 정당화를 요구하는 문제가 많이 증가하고 있었다. 숙제와 관련해서는 피드백을 주거나 토론을 위해 사용하는 비중은 낮고 숙제를 다 했는지 점검하거나 성적 산출을 위해 사용하는 비중이 높은 편이지만 점차 개선되고 있었다. 교사의 전문성 계발 활동에서는 교사들은 다양한 교사 교육 프로그램에 참여하고 있지만 여전히 전통적인 과학 내용과 교육 과정, 교수법에 대한 비중이 높은 편이었으며, 과학과 정보 기술을 통합하거나 비판적 사고력이나 탐구 능력 향상에 대한 연수 비중은 적었다. 학교 지원 환경과 관련해서는 교사의 직무 만족도는 증가하고 있으며 학교 교육과정 목표에 대한 교사의 이해나 실행 성과도 점차 증가하고 있었다. 자원과 관련해서도 과학 수업을 위한 자원의 부족이 과학 수업에서 많은 영향을 주지 않고 있으며, 일부 부족한 경우도 점차 개선되고 있었다.

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