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A Phenomenological Study on Earth Science Teachers' Experiences of Astronomical Observation Activities

지구과학 교사의 천체 관측 활동 경험에 대한 현상학적 연구

  • Received : 2022.06.22
  • Accepted : 2022.08.28
  • Published : 2022.08.31
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Abstract

In this study, we explored the meaning of astronomical observation activities of five earth science teachers through in-depth interviews. Semi-structured interviews were conducted after providing a questionnaire based on Seidman's three-step process of interview. By analyzing the interview transcript, the educational implications inherent in astronomical observation activities were extracted. Teachers have constructed systematic basis of observation and astronomy in the observational astronomy and laboratory class during their course in the teacher education institute. After they became in-service teachers, practical know-hows of astronomical observation activities in schools were developed with the help of colleagues. By designing and executing astronomical observation activities for students, teachers notice positive changes in the cognitive domain, affective domain, and career perception of the students. Hence, teachers consider that astronomical observation activities have great educational effects. In addition, astronomical activities appear to be very rewarding and satisfying experiences to teachers, by providing opportunities for having pride as an earth science teacher. However, teachers tend to find difficulties in operating astronomical observation activities in fields, due to both internal and external obstacles. It is found that the removal of internal obstacles is more important for teachers to attempt or to continue astronomical observation activities. In this sense, it is necessary to support teachers by providing timely training courses with related content, as well as opportunities to share their experiences within a peer group such as teachers' research society.

이 연구에서는 5명의 지구과학 교사를 대상으로 심층 면담을 통해 천체 관측 활동 경험이 가지는 의미를 현상학적으로 탐색하였다. 연구 참여자에게 Seidman의 3단계 면담법을 수정하여 개발한 질문지를 제공하고, 반구조화된 면담을 거쳐 자료를 수집하였다. 면담 자료의 분석을 거쳐 천체 관측 활동의 교육적 함의를 도출하였다. 교사들은 교원양성과정에서 수강한 관측 천문학 실습 강의를 통해 천문학과 관측에 대한 체계적인 기초 지식을 형성하였고, 교사가 된 이후에는 주로 동료 교사들의 도움을 얻어 실질적으로 천체 관측 활동을 수행하는 요령을 익혔다. 학생들을 대상으로 한 천체 관측 활동을 기획하고 실행하면서 교사들은 학생의 인지적 영역, 정의적 영역, 진로에 대한 인식에서 긍정적인 변화를 확인하였고, 따라서 천체 관측 활동의 교육적 가치를 높이 평가하였다. 천체 관측 활동은 교사 본인에게도 매우 큰 보람과 만족감을 주는 활동이고, 지구과학 교사로서의 자긍심을 고취하는 기능이 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 그러나 교사들은 학교 현장에서 관측 활동을 수행하는 과정에서 내적/외적인 장애 요인으로 인한 어려움을 경험하고 있었다. 교사들이 천체 관측 활동을 시도하거나 지속하기 위해서는 내적 장애 요인의 해결이 더 중요한 것으로 나타났으며, 이를 위해서는 적절한 시기의 연수를 통한 내용적 지원으로 자신감을 북돋아 주고, 교사 연구회와 같은 동료 집단에서 경험을 공유할 기회를 제공할 필요가 있다.

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