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http://dx.doi.org/10.9708/jksci.2017.22.04.107

A Study on Special Education Teachers' Recognition of Free Learning Semester  

Jeong, Seong-Bae (Dept. of Public Administration & Social Welfare, Chosun University)
Kim, Kyung-sin (School of Mok-po In-Sung Special School)
Abstract
The results showed that the male teachers' have higher expectations of the free learning semester compared to the female teachers'. Furthermore, the teachers who had experienced the free learning semester felt less job burdens than the teachers who did not. In addition, the subject teachers showed higher expectations of the free learning semester than the general teachers or the homeroom teachers. Therefore, in order to establish a stable system of free learning semester, it should be preceded by development of differentiated program of special education, free learning semester, strengthening of advance training, establishment of the system for participating in the whole school and the simplification of administration.
Keywords
Free Learning Semester; Special Education; Special School Teacher; Cognitive Survey; Job Burden; Burden; Specialized Training;
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