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Elementary Teachers' Perception in Using Smart-Technology in STEAM Class : Focus on Application Type, Difficulties and Support Required

STEAM 수업에서 스마트테크놀로지 적용에 대한 초등교사의 인식 -적용 유형과 어려움 및 지원을 중심으로-

  • Received : 2019.11.19
  • Accepted : 2019.12.30
  • Published : 2019.12.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the experience of teachers who apply Smart-technology in elementary school STEAM class and the reasons, difficulties when applying the technology and required support. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with six elementary school teachers with specialized knowledge in STEAM education who have experienced STEAM lessons several times before. The research findings are as follows: First, research participants utilized a variety of Smart-technology in STEAM class, most of which were experiential or interactive technology. Among the STEAM learning criteria, the Smart-technology in 'Creative Design' course was most often applied. Second, they adopted Smart Technology in STEAM class to encourage students to feel interested, actively participate in the class, enjoy indirect experience, and nurture interest in state-of-the-art technology. They used it to prepare for future societies and organize classes that are suitable for STEAM learning criteria. They also used Smart-technology because it was easy to use. Third, they found it difficult to find, secure, and use suitable Smart-technology when applying Smart-technology in the STEAM class. They also had trouble restructuring the curriculum. In addition, there were difficulties in using Smart-technology in the class such as lack of class hours, increased level of activity, insufficient physical environment and unexpected malfunction of Smart-technology, thus interrupted the class. After the class, it was hard to manage Smart-technology and also, there were difficulties in assessment, record, and negative awareness of surrounding people. Fourth, they mentioned that's suggesting education guidelines, develop, and distribute educational materials are required to enable 'Creative Design,' reduce educational content, provide training, secure Smart-technology equipment and provide Wi-Fi, support teacher's club and communities and create an atmosphere to emotionally support teachers in order to activate using Smart-technology in STEAM class.

본 연구는 초등학교 STEAM 수업에서 스마트테크놀로지 적용해 본 교사들의 경험과 그 이유, 적용하면서 느끼는 어려움과 필요한 지원에 대해 조사하기 위하여, STEAM 수업 경험이 다수 있으며 STEAM 교육에 대한 전문적 소양을 갖춘 6명의 초등 교사를 대상으로 반 구조화된 심층면담을 실시하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 연구참여자들은 STEAM 수업에서 다양한 유형의 스마트테크놀로지를 활용하였는데, 특히 체험형과 상호작용지원형 스마트테크놀로지를 가장 많이 사용하였다. 또한 STEAM 학습 준거 중에서는 '창의적 설계'과정에서 스마트테크놀로지를 가장 많이 적용하였다. 둘째, 연구참여자들은 학생의 흥미 유발이나 적극적 참여, 간접체험의 기회 제공, 첨단 기술에 대한 학생의 관심 증대를 이유로 스마트테크놀로지를 STEAM 수업에서 사용하였으며, 미래사회 대비, 스마트테크놀로지 활용의 용이성, STEAM 학습 준거에 부합하는 수업을 구성하기 위하여 사용하기도 하였다. 셋째, STEAM 수업에서 스마트테크놀로지를 적용할 때 적합한 스마트테크놀로지를 찾고, 확보하고, 사용하는 것에 어려움을 겪었다. 또한 교과 융합을 위한 교육과정 재구성 과정에서 어려움을 겪었다. 수업을 하면서 스마트테크놀로지 활용으로 인한 수업시간 부족, 활동과제의 수준 상향으로 인한 어려움, 테크놀로지 기반 환경의 제한적 구축으로 인한 어려움을 겪었으며, 스마트테크놀로지가 갑자기 오작동하여 수업을 진행하지 못하는 어려움을 겪었다. 수업이 끝난 후에는 스마트테크놀로지의 사후 관리에 어려움을 겪었으며, 평가와 기록, 주변의 부정적 인식으로 인한 어려움을 겪었다. 넷째, 연구참여자들은 STEAM 수업에서 스마트테크놀로지 활용을 활성화하기 위해서는 스마트테크놀로지 적용이 가능한 STEAM 교육 가이드라인 제시, '창의적 설계'가 가능한 교육용자료 개발 및 보급, 교육과정 내용 축소, 연수, 스마트테크놀로지 기기확보 및 Wi-Fi 구축, STEAM 수업에 스마트테크놀로지를 활용하는 교사 동아리 및 커뮤니티 지원과 교사를 위한 정서적 지원 분위기 조성이 필요하다고 하였다.

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