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Exploring the Applicability of PLC Protocol for Enhancing Science Teachers' Teaching Expertise on Inquiry Class

과학 교사의 탐구 수업 전문성 신장을 위한 교사학습공동체(PLC) 프로토콜의 활용 가능성 탐색

  • Received : 2022.06.02
  • Accepted : 2022.08.30
  • Published : 2022.08.30
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Abstract

The goal of this study is to develop a protocol that can be used for the purpose of developing inquiry class expertise in science teacher PLC, and to explore the possibility of field application of the developed protocol through test application with in-service teachers. PLC protocol for science inquiry class, consisting of five stages, was developed and applied sequentially to six participating teachers. In order to check the applicability of the protocol, the participating teachers wrote a reflection journal for each stage, and after the completion of the five-stage protocol, the participants' perceptions of the protocol were investigated through a group interview. The results are as follows: first, a protocol for enhancing science teachers' professionalism of inquiry classes was composed and developed in five stages such as (1) Revealing ideas about science inquiry classes, (2) Sharing science inquiry class experiences, (3) Looking together at students' scientific inquiry results, (4) Building literacy for science inquiry teaching, and (5) making science inquiry lesson plans. Second, the possibility of extensive application of the PLC protocol developed in this study was confirmed through the reflection journal and post-interview analysis results of the participants. According to the participating teachers, the protocol helped the systematic operation of PLC and teachers' participation. In addition, by experiencing the five-stage protocol, the teachers had an opportunity to reflect on their inquiry classes and ponder for improvement, and gained confidence in inquiry classes. Based on the research results, ways to develop and utilize the PLC protocol for science teachers were suggested.

이 연구에서는 과학 교사 PLC에서 탐구 수업 전문성을 함양하기 위한 목적으로 활용할 수 있는 프로토콜을 개발하고, 현장 교사들을 대상으로 시험 적용을 통해 개발된 프로토콜의 현장 활용 가능성을 탐색하고자 하였다. 5단계로 구성된 과학탐구 수업 PLC 프로토콜을 개발해서 6명의 참여 교사를 대상으로 순차적으로 적용하였다. 프로토콜의 활용 가능성을 알아보기 위해 단계마다 성찰일지를 작성하게 하였으며 5단계 프로토콜 적용 후 집단 면담을 통해 프로토콜에 대한 참여 교사의 인식을 조사하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 과학교사 탐구 수업 전문성 신장을 위한 프로토콜을 (1)과학탐구 수업에 대한 생각 드러내기, (2)과학탐구 수업 경험 공유하기, (3)학생의 과학탐구 결과물 들여다보기, (4)과학탐구 지도 소양 쌓기, (5)과학탐구 수업계획 짜기 등의 5단계로 구성·개발하였다. 둘째, 참여 교사의 성찰 일지와 사후 면담 분석 결과를 통해 이 연구에서 개발된 과학탐구 수업 PLC 프로토콜의 광범위한 활용 가능성을 확인하였다. 참여 교사들은 프로토콜이 PLC의 체계적 운영, 교사의 참여도 제고 등에 도움이 되었으며, 5단계 프로토콜을 경험함으로써 자신의 탐구 수업에 대한 성찰과 개선을 위한 고민의 기회를 얻었고 탐구 수업에 대한 자신감이 생겼다고 인식하였다. 연구 결과를 토대로 과학 교사 PLC 프로토콜 개발 및 활용에 대해 제언하였다.

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이 논문은 2020년도 대한민국 교육부와 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2020S1A3A2A01095782).

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