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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2015.35.3.0455

Science Teachers' Seminar between Korea and Timor-Leste: Volunteer Service, Conflict and Science Education  

Han, JaeYoung (Chungbuk National University)
Kim, Euisung (Jukjeon High School)
Park, Eunmi (Gwangnam High School)
Pang, Mijung (Seokkwan High School)
Seo, Inho (Guam High School)
Lee, Sunny (Inhun Middle School)
Jeong, Daehong (Seoul National University)
Hong, Juneuy (Seowon University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.35, no.3, 2015 , pp. 455-463 More about this Journal
Abstract
Korea received foreign aid for science education in 1960-70, now, Korea is one of the most advanced countries in the world and provides not only official development assistance through government grants or ODA but also private aids through voluntary services to less developed countries. Korean science teachers have been offering voluntary services in Timor-Leste since 2004, starting on personal level and now by through the Korean Science Teachers Association. This study aims to describe the voluntary activity by Korean science teachers in Timor-Leste, to analyze the conflict points revealed in the activity, and to search the meaning of the activity in respect of science education. This study used methods like document analysis, interview of the participants, participants' observation, a case study, and member check. This activity has involved various conflicts in finance, curriculum, pedagogy, educational instrument, environment, language, chronological issues, and perceptions. This activity was not a one-sided offer of aid, but an opportunity for personal development and self-reflection, and a basis for discussion on science education. There are many difficulties in this work, which is carried out at the teachers' own expense. More concern should be paid on this volunteer service from educational institutions and academic world.
Keywords
Korea; Timor-Leste; science teachers' seminar; volunteer service; conflict;
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