• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.207-214
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• 2015

In this study, we research an analysis of learner competency with students in 16 smart education research schools. The result of analysis, 2-year students showed a highly regarded competences which are the learner competencies in all areas than 1-year students. And the urban students was higher than rural students. This means that urban students have higher awareness of the learner competencies than rural students. Lastly, in a comprehensive analysis of each school year, the statistical differences between elementary and middle school did not appear. However, in the elementary, middle and high school between the difference was statistically.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.15 no.11
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• pp.635-657
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• 2015

The current society characterized by knowledge-based information technology and multiculturalism put more emphasis on problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and communication skills than any other periods did. In response to the demand of the current times, multidisciplinary, or convergence courses and majors are being created and conducted in college education, yet, with the lack of specific teaching and learning model for the convergence courses. In this context, this study aimed to examine PBL as an instructional model for the convergent approaches in classroom, since PBL has been regarded as a model for fostering the 21st century learning capabilities for student coupled with the learning principles of authentic tasks, learner-centeredness, collaborative learning. This study, after conducted a PBL course for the general art education during the summer semester of 2014, analyzed the result using data collected from students' reflective journals, in-depth interviews, and SNS posts among the students. The result presented students' enhanced self-respect, increased interest in their learning and communication skills, and their recognition of the value on diversity and empathetic attitudes toward each others. In conclusion, PBL showed its potential as an alternative instructional model for the multidisciplinary and convergent learning in college education.