• Journal of Science Education
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.201-218
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate qualitatively two cases of general citizens' scientific participation and activities responding to fine dust problem. The processes of their scientific actions were investigated and categorized inductively based on three stages: problem recognition stage, information collection and analysis stage, and sharing and spreading stage. As a result, in the 'problem recognition' stage, two participants recognized the seriousness of the fine dust problem as they felt a threat to their health and began to act practically by questioning the accuracy of public data. In the 'information collection and analysis' stage, a participant collected as much information as possible and compared them in order to obtain more accurate information for her situation. On the other hand, another participant conducted various experiments in person to get the information which is appropriate to his situation. Finally, in the 'Sharing and Spreading' stage, both participants created and shared various materials based on online environment, and continued their activities with a sense of contribution through others assistance. Educational implications are discussed in terms of civic science education and scientific literacy.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.135-146
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• 2022

This study examines the practice of maeul community media as follows; Who, why, and how the role of participants is related to the operation of maeul community media, and the participation requirements. For this purpose, the maeul newspaper published in rural areas was approached by ethnographic Research, and participation observation, in-depth interview, and content analysis were performed. In conclusion, it was confirmed that harmonious participation of residents is the core condition of maeul community media practice. Residents' participation is based on the requirements of spontaneity, openness, talent donation, and local relationship. Spontaneity is a desire and effort for the activation of the community as a member of the local community. Openness is related to the operation structure of maeul community media where anyone can freely participate. Talent donation is based on their experience, knowledge, and expertise as a concrete practice of resident participation. Local relationship is the network of community that connects spontaneity and practice, and the operating structure of maeul community media. These requirements should be operated positively to ensure the function of maeul community media and sustainability.

• Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.337-352
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• 2024

This study develops an informal science education program based on a creative design for the promotion of participation and action and explores the validity and effectiveness of the program. The program consists of three mini-projects, namely, The Martian: Surviving from the Mars, So Good to Have Seonjeongneung, and Designing a Sunshine Restaurant, with distinct topics focusing on the localization and contextualization of the region in which the program was implemented to encourage students' participation and action. The researchers selected three topics for each mini-project through discussions and revisions. The program is designed for 42 lessons across the three mini-projects and offers a presentation session in which students present their learnings from the program, constructed to facilitate personal contextualization. Participants included 15 elementary school students from Grades 5 and 6 who took surveys before and after the program. The pre-post surveys comprised two dimensions, 'Participation and Action' and 'Positive Experience about Science,' to examine the effectiveness of the program. At the end of the survey, we added a self-descriptive question that allows students to freely write down their feelings and thoughts. We checked the students' thoughts. The effectiveness of the program was illustrated by the largest increase in the "safe society" category, whereas there was little increase in other categories under the 'participation and Action' dimension in the Korean Science Education Standards. 'Science-related Self-concept' exhibited the largest increase, whereas the other categories displayed little increase from the 'Positive Experience about Science' dimension category.

• Proceedings of KOSOMES biannual meeting
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.203-212
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• 2003

천혜의 자연조건을 갖춘 목포항을 세계적 미항으로 가꾸기 위한 운동과 과업이 전개되고 있다. 이미 목포항 주변에 대불산업단지가 위치하고 있으며 영산강 하구둑이 건설되어 있다. 최근에는 남악신도시가 건설 중이고, 목포-고하도 연육교 건설이 계획되고 있어서 목포항 미관 조성에 시민의 참여와 관심이 요구되고 있다. 그래서 천혜의 목포항을 세계적 수준의 아름다운 항구로 가꾸기 위한 목포시민의 실천방안을 제시하고자 한다. 이를 위하여 먼저 목포시의 $\ulcorner$미항 목포 개발 마스터플랜$\lrcorner$ 계획을 검토하고 시민을 대상으로 설문조사를 통하여 시민의 참여 의식 수준을 확인한 후, 이를 바탕으로 시민실천방안을 도출하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Child Welfare
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• no.40
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• pp.285-322
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• 2012

This study was conducted to explore the effect of family centered practice on children's self-efficacy and to verify the mediating effect of family strengths. Multiple regression analysis and Sobel test were conducted using data provided by children who participated in Children's Hope Network and their primary caretakers. The study results are as follows: First, families rated highly on their level of experience regarding family-centered practice, which show that social workers were faithful in performing family-centered practice. Second, the levels of both children's self-efficacy and family strengths increased significantly after project participation when compared to the levels measured before participation. Third, family-centered practice affected children's self-efficacy only indirectly through family strengths indicating that the level of family strengths had a complete mediating effect. Implications of these results were explored in relation to the importance of family-centered practice and measures to improve social work practice.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Information Management Conference
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• 2017.08a
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• pp.65-71
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• 2017

본 연구는 대학생의 독서활성화를 위한 방안으로 독서에 대한 대학생의 자발적 참여와 흥미를 유도할 수 있는 실천공동체의 한 유형인 독서토론클럽을 제안한다. 그러기 위해서 혁신적인 실천공동체 프로그램을 운영하고 있는 네덜란드 공공도서관의 실천공동체의 성공사례를 살펴보고, 국내 대학도서관에 실천공동체 성공사례를 적용하는 방안을 살펴보았다. 그 결과 대학도서관에서 실천공동체가 성공적으로 적용되기 위해서는 연결자(connector), 가이드(guide), 선생님(teacher), 대화상대(conversation partner)로서의 사서의 역할이 필요하다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Proceedings of KOSOMES biannual meeting
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.213-217
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• 2003

천혜의 자연조건을 갖출 목포항을 세계적 미항으로 가꾸기 위한 운동이 전개되고 있다. 이미 대불산업단지가 목포항 주변에 위치하고 있으며 영산강 하구둑이 건설되어 있다. 최근에는 남악신도시가 건설 중이고, 목포-고하도 연육교 건설이 계획되고 있어서 목포항 미관 조성과 환경보전에 시민의 참여와 관심이 모아지고 있다. 그래서 천혜의 목포항을 세계적 수준의 아름다운 항구로 가꾸기 위한 목포시민의 환경보전 실천방안을 제시하고자 한다. 이를 위하여 먼저 $\ulcorner$희망찬 미항 목포 가꾸기 운동$\\lrcorner$ 을 검토하고 시민을 대상으로 환경설문조사를 통하여 시민의 환경의식 수준을 확인한 후, 이를 바탕으로 환경보전 시민실천방안을 도출하였다.

• Korean Journal of Family Social Work
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• no.62
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• pp.103-139
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to explore the social workers' reflections developed during the participatory action research seeking practice methods in the community welfare center single parent self-help groups. Nine social workers and researchers sharing difficulties in the community welfare center single parent self-help group practice were involved in the participatory action research. We performed a circulatory research repeating 'plan-action-reflection-replan' cycles through ten sessions of research meetings including peer supervision in parallel with 4 self-help group practices. Multiple practice methods were derived as the result among which change in the social workers' perception was the key. We focused on the result that the social workers' perception was changed by reflections from participatory action research and the contents of the reflections were qualitatively analyzed using materials acquired during the study. As a result the following 5 themes were derived; 'recognition and worry on the lack of appropriate practice for the self-help group', 'specification of the social workers' role based on the changed perspective on the member-social worker relation', 'confirmation of the possibility of the concerned person initiated practice', 'detailed understanding of the single parent self-help group in the community welfare center', and 'renewed recognition of the development of the single parent self-help group in the community welfare center'. Based on these results, empowerment and reflection/reflective practice for single parent self-help group in the community welfare center were discussed.

• Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.5-37
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• 2010

The purpose of this study is to see the motive, processes and strategies of change in poor single mother self-help group and analyze meaning in the self help group, agencies and themselves by change. As to this discussion, We seek to grope practical ways for self-help group. By using Participatory Action Research, We intended to an alternative plan in collaborating between practitioners and all concerned. Following four-step-process in this methodology, we explored processes of changing and considered social work practical meaning. On results, first, The motive have come from critical minds that motivate them to choose their way subjectively. We concluded that they have a necessity of change as a groping activity within their capability. Second, On process trying to be changed, They have made initiative decisions about how extensive and deep their changes should be, by discussion being themselves. So they have agreed to aim at purposeful activities beyond just emotional support. Third, they suggested and planned meaningful action as a specific strategy for changing and all these were done by local community volunteering and lecturing for supporting single mother. In conclusion, The 'Change' single mother group activity aim at is, based on subjective decision, to change a practice of a social worker into a practice of participant, and to develop social empowerment more improved to control social condition, which is forming their life, by their own choice. Furthermore, It needs to be considered approach to Community for overcome limits of self help group activities. Based on these consequences, We presented social work practical meaning.

• Korean Journal of Social Welfare
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• v.66 no.4
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• pp.233-255
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• 2014

The article attempts to explore community change perceived by participants result from The Integrated Program for Infant and Young Children, a program operated by the Community Chest. The participants expressed and shared their experiences through photos and discussions using the Photo-voice method under the theme of 'community life, its meaning and change'. The main themes were 1. In the past, 'community life,' non-meaningful space; 2. Now, we have shared identity, 'You are not alone'; 3. Our village which is a new place in my life. The article also may suggest issues on both community intervention for early children development program and organization for fosterers as social capital. Additionally, photo-voice method enabled participants to find the way to restructure their community from non-place to place. There were three stages, the first was to reflect on their community, the second was to re-inhabit in the community, and the last was to restore the community.