Journal of Digital Convergence (디지털융복합연구)

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An analysis of students' online class preference depending on the gender and levels of school using Apriori Algorithm

Apriori 알고리즘을 활용한 학습자의 성별과 학교급에 따른 온라인 수업 유형 선호도 분석

  • Kim, Jinhee (Department of Education, Seoul National University) ;
  • Hwang, Doohee (Cheonan Institute of Science and Technology Platform) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Soog (Department of Public Administration, Korea University)
  • Received : 2021.10.29
  • Accepted : 2022.01.20
  • Published : 2022.01.28
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Abstract

This study aims to investigate the online class preference depending on students' gender and school level. To achieve this aim, the study conducted a survey on 4,803 elementary, middle, and high school students in 17 regions nationwide. The valid data of 4,524 were then analyzed using the Apriori algorithm to discern the associated patterns of the online class preference corresponding to their gender and school level. As a result, a total of 16 rules, including 7 from elementary school students, 4 from middle school students, and 5 from high school students were derived. To be specific, elementary school male students preferred software-based classes whereas elementary female students preferred maker-based classes. In the case of middle school, both male and female students preferred virtual experience-based classes. On the other hand, high school students had a higher preference for subject-specific lecture-based classes. The study findings can serve as empirical evidence for explaining the needs of online classes perceived by K-12 students. In addition, this study can be used as basic research to present and suggest areas of improvement for diversifying online classes. Future studies can further conduct in-depth analysis on the development of various online class activities and models, the design of online class platforms, and the female students' career motivation in the field of science and technology.

본 연구는 학습자 특성(성별 및 학교 급)에 따른 온라인 수업 유형 선호도를 파악하고자 하는데 그 목적이 있다. 이를 위하여 전국 17개 지역의 초·중·고등학교 학생 4,803명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 이후, 유효데이터인 4,524명 학생들의 성별 및 학교급을 기반한 온라인 수업 유형 선호도 패턴을 확인하기 위해 Apriori 알고리즘을 이용한 연관규칙 분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 초등 7개, 중등 4개, 고등 5개 등 총 16개의 규칙을 도출하였으며, 학교급과 무관하게 여학생들은 메이커활동 중심 수업을, 초·중 남학생은 가상체험중심 수업을 공통적으로 선호하였다. 보다 구체적으로, 초등학교 남학생은 SW중심수업을, 여학생은 메이커활동 중심 수업을 선호하였으며, 중학생의 경우 남여 모두 가상체험중심 수업을 선호하였다. 반면 고등학생은 교과별 강의중심에 대한 선호도가 높았다. 이러한 연구결과는 학습의 주체자인 학생이 가진 온라인 수업의 요구를 설명하는 실증적 근거로서 제시될 수 있다. 또한, 본 연구는 향후 온라인 수업의 다각화를 위한 개선방향을 제시, 탐색하는 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다. 이상의 연구결과를 바탕으로 추후 연구에서는 다양한 온라인 수업 활동 및 모델 설계, 온라인 수업을 지원하는 플랫폼 개발, 여학생의 이공계 진로동기 형성과정에 대한 심층적 분석이 계속되어야 할 것이다.

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