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http://dx.doi.org/10.15267/keses.2014.33.3.588

An Analysis of Elementary School Teachers' Difficulties in the STEAM Class  

Lee, Jeong-Min (Kamjung Elementary School)
Shin, Young-Joon (Gyeongin National University of Education)
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Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education / v.33, no.3, 2014 , pp. 588-596 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to provide basic data for improving the STEAM class by examining elementary school teachers' difficulties in the STEAM class and discussing solutions. For this research, 25 elementary school teachers in Seoul City and Gyeonggi-do were asked to write their difficulties in the STEAM class in the open-ended questionnaires. After classification of the collected data, an in-depth interview was conducted with one in-service elementary school teacher who is richly experienced in STEAM education to find solutions for each type of difficulties. The study result showed that most of elementary school teachers had difficulties in the STEAM class, due to selection of integrated subjects, production of teaching devices and materials, guidance of group activities, reorganization of the curriculum, assessment and uncooperative co-teachers. One teacher that participated in the interview to discuss solutions for teachers' difficulties was solving the problems in various ways. She said that many of her solutions came from her experience and also, knowledge obtained through a participation in the STEAM training or opportunities to share information with other teachers who belong to the STEAM research institution, was highly helpful.
Keywords
STEAM; difficulties in the STEAM class; elementary school;
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