• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.773-790
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• 2015

Conducted as an ethnographic examination of science teaching and learning in an Innovative Middle School in Korea, this study employs sociocultural theory to examine how structures afford and limit student participation in an innovative school designed to promote student-centered learning. Data includes teacher and student interviews, student responses to a questionnaire, classroom observations, and analysis of video recordings of ten lessons in two in two 8th grade science classes. Using structure|agency dialectic theory, we identify and describe some structures that afford and limit teacher and student agency at the micro (science classrooms), meso (school), and macro (Korean society) levels to raise some questions about current reform measures, such as innovation schools, that seek to position classroom teachers as agents for change in science education reform in Korea. Findings suggest that while teachers and school administrators play an essential role in structuring learning opportunities at the meso and micro levels, they have limited agency to address structural constraints originating at the macro-level, which can negatively impact teaching and learning in the science classroom. We offer implications for policy and practice and argue the need for more qualitative research, informed by sociocultural theory, to inform science education reform efforts in Korea.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.97-113
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• 2005

Investigating mathematics teachers in middle schools by questionnaire and interview, we find some problems of internal professional structure of mathematics teachers in middle schools. These are reflected in five aspects: professional theory, professional knowledge, professional ability, professional morality, reflection and innovative consciousness.

• 중소기업연구
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.79-97
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• 2019

본 연구는 사내기업가정신을 위한 조직의 준비태세(Organizational Preparedness for Corporate Entrepreneurship, OPCE)와 혁신행동 간의 관계를 실증적으로 분석한다. 특히, 그 관계에서 심리적 자본의 하나인 회복탄력성의 매개효과를 검증한다. 관련 선행연구를 바탕으로 가설을 설정하고 국내 중소기업의 중간관리자들을 대상으로 수집된 217개의 자료를 바탕으로 실증분석을 실시한다. 그 결과, OPCE는 회복탄력성에 유의한 정(+)의 영향을, 그리고 회복탄력성은 혁신행동에 유의한 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 OPCE는 혁신행동에 유의한 정(+)의 영향을 미치며, 회복탄력성은 OPCE와 혁신행동 간의 관계에서 매개역할을 하는 것으로 확인되었다. 이러한 결과는 사내기업가정신 친화적인 환경의 구축이 조직구성원의 회복탄력성을 높이는데 기여할 뿐만 아니라, 궁극적으로 혁신행동을 촉진할 수 있음을 시사한다. 마지막으로 연구의 시사점 및 한계점, 그리고 향후 연구를 위한 제언이 논의된다.

• Educational Technology International
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.58-83
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• 2015

Digital textbooks draw attention as a new format of educational material, using the advantages of information technology; this innovative learning tool requires consideration as a part of successful and effective learning. The main purpose of the article is to investigate the mediating role of self-regulation between digital literacy and learning outcomes (academic performance and learning motivation) when using digital textbooks as a learning tool in Middle School English. Both descriptive and regression analysis were used as data analyses methods. The main findings of this study were as follows: first, digital literacy and self-regulation significantly predicted academic performance and learning motivation; second, self-regulation fully mediated between digital literacy and academic performance; third, self-regulation partially mediated between digital literacy and learning motivation. The research results proved the effects of digital literacy and self-regulation on the learning outcomes and mediating role of self-regulation between digital literacy and learning outcomes. These results help to design and implement effective lessons when using a digital textbook in Middle school English.

• 한국환경교육학회지:환경교육
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.34-43
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• 2011

Project-based learning is an innovative approach to learning that teaches a multitude of strategies critical for success in the twenty-first century. Students drive their own learning through inquiry activity, as well as work collaboratively to research and create projects that reflect their knowledge. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of eco-friendly school project activity which is applied from one of project-based learning approach on learning outcomes of students in ninth-grade environment course in middle school. The participants were given a questionnaire before and after the environmental project activities. In solving the school environment issues themselves, students have practiced invaluable problem solving skills. This study indicates that school students' awareness about the environment has positively changed by experiencing the eco-friendly school project. In addition, this project affects students' variety of environmental awareness. This project could be applied to school environmental education programs and to environment lessons, developmental activities or club activities for a positive impact on students' environmental awareness.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.658-670
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• 2005

Eyes to the Future (ETF) is a year-long, multi-age mentoring program that supports middle-school girls as they make the transition to high school and make informed choices about the opportunities available to them in high school and beyond, particularly in the field of science and technology. In this study, we explore the tension between fidelity and adaptiveness of an educational innovation by examining how teachers in several different schools used a common set of materials and technology to create "native" implementations of an innovative after-school program, adapted to their local setting. First, we found that the implementation of the program varied across the nine clubs. For example, some clubs put a heavy emphasis on science while others emphasized technology. Then, we identified four different profiles of the variations in implementation based on how close the implementation was to the original program and how much clubs were able to customize the implementation to meet their needs and interests. The results showed that some clubs could be regarded as successful because they were faithful to the original program and others were successful because they could adapt the program for their own context. This implies that the measure for success can be and should be multi dimensional.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.472-483
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 중등교사의 수업개선 노력과 교사 효능감 간 관계를 수업변화 경험과 사기 열의, 학교 풍토가 어떻게 매개 조절하는지를 분석하는 것이다. 이를 위해, 2017년에 경기도의 197개 중학교 3학년 학생 표집과 교사를 대상으로 조사된 경기교육종단연구 6차년도 자료를 활용하여 중등교사의 수업변화 경험이 수업개선 노력과 교사 효능감 간 관계를 매개하는지를 검증하였다. 그리고 이러한 매개효과를 사기 열의라는 개인 수준의 변수가 조절하는지에 대해 조건부 간접효과 분석을 실시하였다. 이 때, 학교풍토 유형 간에 조절된 매개효과가 상이할 수 있다고 보고, 잠재프로파일 분석을 통해 학교 풍토를 보수적, 허용적, 혁신적 풍토로 유형화한 후, 각 유형별로 분석 결과를 비교하였다. 연구 결과, 수업개선 노력이 교사 효능감에 미치는 영향을 수업변화 경험이 매개하는 효과는 혁신풍토 학교에서만 나타났다. 다음으로 교사의 수업변화 경험이 교사효능감에 미치는 영향을 교사의 사기 열의가 조절하는 효과는 허용적 및 혁신적 풍토에서만 발견되었다. 끝으로 교사의 사기 열의에 의해 조절된 매개효과는 허용적 풍토에서보다 혁신적 풍토에서 더 크게 나타났다.

• 한국학교수학회논문집
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.121-131
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• 1999

Recently our educational methodologies have been changed to an open, student-centered structure. Mathematics is now learned through experiential interaction and less emphasis is placed on abstract theories. For example, the axioms of the geometry in the middle school curriculum have been expressed by using symbolic letters. Students find these abstractions very difficult and it hinders their ability to grasp the significance of geometrical concepts. In an effort to simplify these abstract concepts and enhance the students interest and ability to learn, the GSP (Geometry Sketchpad) is proving to be a useful and effective tool. First, Second and third grade students have found the GSP to be extremely useful. While the pad has no sound function it still enables the students to freely change diagrams without disrupting the integrity of the program. There is also a running order of instructions at the bottom of the screen to facilitate the step by step understanding of mathematical procedures. This function makes the program ideal for use by teachers, students and even beginners. Anyone experiencing difficulty can get immediate assistance from the guidebook which is located at the back of each program. Allowing individuals to manipulate and actually see the changing deductions and axiom proofs on the computer screen provides them with immediate feedback and reinforcement. It also enhances their overall interest in learning geometry. The use of the GSP is proving to be an innovative and effective tool in facilitating the transition of mathematics into an open, student-centered educational forum.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.77-95
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• 2023

Purpose - This study aims to identify the importance of subsidiary entrepreneurship as a key factor when MNE attempts to invest in challenging overseas markets. Through the simultaneous consideration of institutional theory and entrepreneurship theory, this study would like to examine how Korean subsidiaries in the Middle East improve their performance locally. Design/methodology - To reflect the characteristics of emerging markets, this study conducted a survey of Korean subsidiaries in the Middle East in cooperation with KOTRA and analyzed the hypotheses using a structural equation model based on 249 valid responses. Findings - The findings of this study are as follows. First, we found that institutional and business distance would positively affect subsidiaries' entrepreneurship. The result that subsidiaries' entrepreneurship is positively affected by institutional and business distance implies that attempts to close the difference between heterogeneous markets would increase subsidiaries' innovative proactiveness, such as R&D and creative marketing strategies. Second, we confirmed that the institutional and business distance positively mediate the subsidiaries' entrepreneurship growth, leading to high performance. Therefore, Korean subsidiaries are required and prepared to establish strategies to better understand institutional and business distances in advance and reduce the liability of foreignness by conducting customized research and training programs before sending Korean expatriates to local subsidiaries in the Middle East. Originality/value - This study contributed to institutional and entrepreneurship theory by proving the traditional relationship between institutional and business distance to subsidiaries' performance and the mediation of subsidiary entrepreneurship.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.36-55
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• 2022

Purpose: This study explores the diffusion factors of corporate entrepreneurship among members of medical institutions. Methodology/Approach: The study explores the case of Granum Sinapis Center at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, the first medical institution to establish a support organization for "innovation and start-up" as well as examines the changes in individual perceptions of participants in the institution's in-house contest. Among the 140 participants in the 2nd Contest held in 2022, seven participants were selected for interview in consideration of their job occupation and years of service. In-depth interviews were conducted for each individual. Findings: The participants applied for the contest under the direct and indirect influence of co-workers as well as compensatory factors. An individual's corporate entrepreneurial characteristics can be innate or acquired. The participants of the in-house contest had a positive experience in contrast to the existing organizational culture. The results reveal that emotional support from top and middle managers, along with the role of dedicated departments, can affect innovative behavior. Practical Implications: Contest participants reported personal growth, improved job satisfaction, and a change in perception of the organizational culture; they expressed their willingness to recommend. The results confirm the need to support such systems and shift focus to managerial (emotional) support and dedicated resources for developing individual entrepreneurship.