• 공학교육연구
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.3-20
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• 2021

As we have become more interested in 'competency' that means ability to do something around the world, the competency of the best performers has also been introduced in the university curriculum as a concept of core competency. Research continues on why this competency-based education is needed compared to existing academic-oriented education, how it can be introduced into existing curricula, and how it can be developed and evaluated in detail. This study develops and validates core competency assessment tools that can diagnose core competencies of engineering students. Therefore, this research paper conducted a literature review related to core competencies and also core competency assessment tools of university students. It seeks to explore the implications of core competency assessment tools for engineering students and then lay the foundation for competency-based teaching and learning at engineering colleges. And also it defines the concepts of core competencies and each core competency of engineering students through prior research analysis of competence, core competence, and core competence of university students. The primary core competency assessment tool consisted of sub-factors and questions of core competencies. It were modified through the expert validation of the primary one and then it was used as a core competency assessment tools for preliminary investigation. The core competency assessment tools for engineering students are consisted of 6 competencies, 22 sub-factors, and 91 questions. There are core competencies as follows: engineering basic competencies, major engineering competencies, self-management competencies, communication competencies, interpersonal competencies, global competencies. The preliminary survey was conducted on 426 engineering students attending the Engineering Education FESTA 2019. The preliminary findings were derived by conducting exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, question characteristics analysis, and reliability analysis for validation. The core competency assessment tools developed through this study can be used to verify the effectiveness of the curriculum and programs for students at engineering colleges. In addition, the developed core competencies, sub-factors, and questions can be utilized in a series of courses that design, conduct, and evaluate engineering curricula and programs as competency-based curriculum. The significance of this study is to lay the groundwork for providing competency-based education engineering students to develop core competencies.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.15-27
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to develop an indicator of core competency of freshmen of an Institute of Science & Technology (IST). Through the document analysis and the expert survey, core competency indicators that include 5 core competencies and 15 sub-competencies (a total of 48 items) were developed. Then content validity was examined by experts in measurement and statistics and secondary education. Also, by using students' responses, reliability was tested with Cronbach's alpha and construct validity were tested through confirmatory factor analysis. Results suggest that the core competency indicator is reliable and valid in measuring core competencies of freshmen students in an Institute of Science & Technology. Discussions were provided in terms of improving student admission processes.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.35-50
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify the core competencies of graduate students at A research university in the context of graduate education in science and engineering, and to develop and validate a diagnostic tool to measure them. To achieve the research objectives, first, 6 factors and 18 sub-competencies of core competencies were derived based on a review of domestic and foreign studies, cases of excellent research-centered overseas universities, and interviews with members of A University. Second, a theoretical model was constructed by deriving behavioral indicators based on the core competencies and sub-competencies, and a preliminary survey was conducted on 188 graduate students of University A to verify the statistical validity of the theoretical model. Results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the core competencies of graduate students at A research university consisted of 6 factors, 16 sub-competencies, and 77 items. Specifically, it included "Independent research capability(13 items)", "Social Entrepreneurship(10 items)", "Academic agility(15 items)", "Ingenious Challenges(15 items)", "Collegial Collaboration(9 items)", and "Mueunjae leadership(15 items)". This study contributes to the development of theories related to core competencies of graduate students in science and engineering, and has practical significance as a basis for a data-driven competency-based graduate education system.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈E:수학교육논문집
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.257-277
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• 2017

본 연구의 주된 목적은 크게 두 가지로 나눌 수 있다. 첫째, 최근 수학적 모델링이 강조되는 상황에서 보로노이 다이어그램과 들로네 삼각분할을 주제로 영재교육을 위한 수학적 모델링 프로그램을 개발하는 것이다. 둘째, 본 연구에서 개발한 수학적 모델링 프로그램을 실제 영재교육 수업에 적용한 결과를 분석하여 수학적 모델링 수업을 설계하는 현직교사와 융합형 영재프로그램을 개발하는 영재교사에게 도움을 주고자 한다.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.1356-1366
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• 2012

As the recent demand for human resources in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the development of professional STEM teacher is called worldwide. It is becoming a critical need in teacher education in order to educate student teachers, and prepare pre-service and beginning teachers for high quality of teaching competency. To promote the competency for $21^{st}$ century STEM teachers, the epistemology of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is currently considered as the essential qualities of knowledge for highly qualified teachers. The aim of this study is explore the effect of case-based learning approach on TPACK competency of pre-service STEM teachers. In order to develop the pre-service teachers' competency regarding effective integration of technologies into teaching specific content areas, a series of innovative case study teaching in science and mathematics was presented to 43 participants of pre-service physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and computer teachers during a course of information and communication technology (ICT) in Education at Khon Kaen University, Thailand. After finishing a case presentation, the pre-service teachers were encouraged into a forum of critical open discussion by considering the potential impact of the case and the TPACK framework. They were investigated instructional design competency of using ICT tools into student learning process and their personal beliefs about ICT in educational process both before and after. The participant's reactions and learning was evaluated by using a self-reported questionnaire and an implementation log of content-specific learning process design, respectively. Results showed a change of their beliefs and the transformation of their TPACK competency in STEM teaching. In an effort to better serve the needs of high quality STEM teachers, the results of this study illustrated that the competency of TPACK could be particularly considered as a core attributes for future STEM teachers. By the way, case-based learning approach can play an effective part in preparing and professing the TPACK competency for STEM teachers.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.665-673
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• 2020

목포해양대학의 해사대학은 학생들에게 선박과 해양에 대한 특수성에 적응할 수 있는 교육 및 훈련 프로그램을 운영하고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 사회맞춤형학과 교육 프로그램의 운영을 통한 프로그램의 만족도가 학생의 핵심역량 향상과 자기주도역량 향상에 미치는 영향을 확인하는 것이다. 사회맞춤형학과 비교과 교육 프로그램을 조사하였으며, 그 중 통계분석이 가능한 비교과 교육 프로그램인 TALK+를 분석 대상으로 선정하였다. TALK+ 프로그램은 해사대학의 특수성을 반영한 인사담당자와 소통을 할 수 있게 연결해주는 프로그램이며, 259개의 만족도 조사 결과를 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 전체적으로 Likert 척도가 평균 4점 이상으로 높은 만족도를 나타내었으며, 만족도는 핵심역량 및 자기주도역량과 통계적으로 강한 양의 상관관계를 나타내었다. 또한 선형회귀분석을 실시하였으며, 만족도는 핵심역량 향상 및 자기주도역량 향상에 통계적으로 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다(p < 0.001). 본 연구를 통해 다양한 비교과 프로그램의 개발과 동시에 무엇보다도 만족도를 향상시키기 위한 노력이 필요한 것으로 확인되었다.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.63-73
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• 2018

This research aims to analyze core competencies of engineering students in Korea as well as to explore the application plans of extracurricular activities(hereafter, ECA) and programs in order to enhance their core competencies. Participation in ECA has long been recognized as having positive benefits and impacts upon students. To achieve the purpose of this study, first, we investigated whether there were differences between core competencies in undergraduates according to majors, gender and grades. 'Core competencies', first introduced in management theory as 'core competency' can be defined as personal attributes or underlining characteristics, capable of delivering a role or job. 'Core competencies' has received particular attention in recent years and there has been much related research (domestic and foreign) combined with diverse factors. However, few studies have addressed the question on engineering student's core competencies as well as the ways of their enhancement. This study was conducted with a total of 286 students, and core competencies have been measured online, through K-CESA. Our findings show that firstly, there were significant differences in undergraduate students' core competencies by majors. Engineering students scored significantly lower in core competencies overall. Second, there was no significant difference in students' core competencies by gender and grade. Third, there was a significant correlation among components of core competencies. Finally, there was a significant correlation between core competencies and grades(GPA, grades in major subject & liberal arts subject), rather levels in the correlation were low. Furthermore, the study suggested that the appropriate application of extracurricular activities would enhance core competencies of students.

• 실천공학교육논문지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.243-249
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• 2021

대학 자체로 선정한 대학 고유의 핵심 6개 역량들 중에서 측정된 부족한 사항들을 강화시켜 교육 목표에 도달하기 위해, 학생 융합적 사고 역량과 자기 계발 역량을 최대화하는 집중 이수형 과목 형태로 공학 관련 전공 콜라주 과목을 신설하였다. 학부/학과간 공유형 교육과정으로 진행하였고, 2020학년 1,2학기 각각에서 2개 이수 집단(전기전자제어공학부 전자공학전공; 26명, 광공학과; 28명) 54명을 대상으로 공통된20개 문항들의 설문 결과를 종합, 분석하였다. 그 결과 응답자75% 이상이 장소와 시간에 자유로운 온라인 학습에 긍정적이었고, 녹화된 동영상 학습 시간내 추가적인 상호작용 활동들과 팀티칭(team teaching) 방식을 보강한 집중 이수 형태는 학습 효과를 극대화할 수 있다고 판단한다.

• 실천공학교육논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.61-74
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• 2022

최근 청년 실업, 특히 대학졸업자의 실업 문제가 사회적 이슈로 대두되고 있다. 대학졸업자의 실업은 범국가적인 문제이기도 하고 대학 차원의 문제이기도 해서 각 대학들은 졸업자들의 취업률을 높이기 위해 많은 노력을 하고 있다. 본 연구는 머신러닝 기법을 활용하여 D대학 졸업생의 취업여부를 예측하는 모델을 제시한다. 사용된 변수는 개인정보, 입학정보, 학사정보 등 최대 138개를 활용하여 분석하였으나 향후 교육과정에 반영하기 위해서는 입학 이후의 데이터만 유효하게 작용하므로 제안할 항목은 학과별/학생별 취업률 향상을 위한 추천 역량으로 한정하였다. 즉, 입학성적 등은 입학 후 개인의 노력에 의해 향상이 불가능한 지표이므로 취업률 예측도를 높이는 용도 등으로만 활용하였다. 본 연구는 대학의 이념, 목표 및 인재상 등이 반영된 D대학교의 핵심역량의 분석을 통한 취업예측 모델을 구현해 보고, 새로운 핵심역량 예측 모델의 도입이 실제 취업에 미치는 영향을 머신러닝을 활용하여 평가하고자 수행되었다. 향후 연구결과를 학과별 교육과정 수립 및 학생 진로 지도 등에 적용하여 취업률을 향상시킬 수 있는 근거를 마련하는데 그 의의가 있다.

• 실천공학교육논문지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.267-277
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• 2022

대학에서의 학업성취도란 대학교육을 통한 결과로서 학생들이 구현한 질적 변화와 발달의 수준이라는 포괄적 의미로 인식되고 있다. 따라서 대학생의 학업성취도는 창의성, 리더십, 글로벌 역량 등 다양한 인재상에 대한 시대적, 사회적 요구와 연계되어 그 의미를 부여하게 되지만 실질적으로 대학교육의 성과지표로서 중요하게 인식되고 있는 것은 학점으로 귀결 되고 있다. 이러한 학점을 통한 학업성취도의 측정은 많은 문제를 가지고 있는데, 특히, 평가 방식과 내용 그리고 대학의 서열화 효과 등에 의해 학점을 통한 학업성취도의 표준화는 매우 어려운 문제로 인식되고 있다. 본 연구는 머신러닝 기법을 활용하여 D대학 졸업생을 대상으로 학업성취도의 우수 여부를 예측하는 시스템을 제시한다. 사용된 변수는 일부 개인정보와 졸업연도, 학번, 학과명, 계열명 등의 학사 정보 등 최대 96개를 활용하여 분석하였으나 개인정보나 학과정보 등은 이미 결정되어 노력에 의해 변경될 수 없는 데이터이므로 분석 대상이 될 항목은 이미 결정된 데이터를 제외한 학과별/학생별 역량으로 한정하였다. 본 연구에서는 경기권 소재 전문대학인 D대학의 미션, 비전, 교육목표 및 인재상 등이 반영된 핵심역량의 분석을 통해 학업 성취도 예측시스템을 구현해 보고, 해당 시스템의 도입이 학업성취도에 미치는 영향을 머신러닝을 활용하여 예측하기위해 진행되었다. 향후 연구결과를 학과에서 진행되는 교육과정 수립 및 학생 지도 등에 적용하여 학업성취도를 향상시킬 수 있는 근거를 마련하는데 활용할 예정이다.