• 아동학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.241-255
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• 2011

The purpose of this research was to analyze the concept map of kindergarten teachers concerning their levels of contents knowledge and their overall level of competency in terms of multi-cultural education. The participants were 104 teachers from 11 kindergartens in Busan. Data were analyzed by Sim's (2008) method based on Novak & Gowin (1984) and Morine-Dershimer (1993). The results were as follows. First, a majority of participants made a limited concept map and used 22 representative categories regarding multi-cultural education and the category of 'various nations' was the most popular superordinate concept. Second, the level of knowledge in terms of the maps were generally low in so far as most of maps reached hierarchy 1. The results of the research suggested that kindergarten teachers were lacking in basic knowledge of multi-cultual education and therefore there is a real need for both conceptualization and teacher training for multi-cultual education, reviewing of current 'teachers', 'manuals', and follow-up research aimed at analyzing teacher's multi-cultual education competence.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제13호
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• pp.117-123
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to examine the current interior conditions of kindergarten and to suggest the interior planning guidelines. Data were collected through questionniare survey including observations and interviews. The sample consisted of 262 kindergarten teachers in Pusav. The data were analyzed by using SPSS-PC. The major findings were as follows: (1) Interior finishes should be chosen based on children's behavioral and developmental characteristics. (2) Considering children's safety and teachers' easy access and observation, classrooms and teachers' room should be located at the first floor, and the public spaces such as playroom and assembly room should be located at the top floor because of noise and circulation problem. (3) The size fo the classroom should be increased based on children's age. (4) The teachers were generally satisfied with location, color, and finishes of each room. There was a significant difference between satisfaction of overall characteristics of rooms and theclasses that teachers are in charge of. (5) Children's developmental characteristics can be an important factor when designing a space for childrev. Even though there were some limitations on this study, the findings can be utilized as a basis for generating interior environmental recommendations for planning a better quality of kindergartev.

• 교육시설
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.37-50
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• 2002

Computers have become an indispensable part of everyday lives in 21st century. This is particularly true in early childhood education; multimedia use in kindergarten has rapidly grown in the last decade. Although ample research had been done on the issues of teachers' role in multimedia settings and selecting quality materials, few studies have been done on the proper environment for multimedia use in early childhood education. In this regard, this research examines the current status of multimedia use-animated illustration films, CD-ROM titles, and internet-in kindergarten. In addition, computer environment in kindergarten is investigated in order to provide guidelines for appropriate facilities and equipments. For smooth integration of computer activities into a school system, computers are located in ordinary classrooms in more than half of kindergarten in Seoul. Computers are used in independent lab settings in the last of the kindergarten in Seoul and there are four different types of lab settings. Among them computer at perimeter style is preferred for the ease of student-teacher, and student-student interactions. The importance of environment for early childhood education cannot be overestimated. It is so critical for early childhood education that the people in this field regard the environment as 'the third teacher' next to parents and teachers. Therefore the multimedia environment should also be considered seriously for the maximum use in early childhood institutions.

• 수산해양교육연구
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.1683-1694
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• 2016

This study aims to investigate perception of kindergarten directors regarding prerequisites for inclusive education and its improvement plans, and to establish basic data required for future implementation of inclusive education in kindergartens. This study was carried out oriented to 116 kindergarten directors and inquired into the differences in background characteristics of age, education level, operation career, major, special/inclusive education training and operation of inclusive classes, based on SPSS 1.5 for Window, independent sample t-test and Chi-square test. The research results of this study are as follows: Firstly, as for the perception of kindergarten directors as prerequisite of inclusive education, they show active supports for inclusive education and recognize that classes composed of the same age and same ability are the advisable forms of inclusive education. As for class operations, they perceive that inclusive classes based on small group activities and full inclusive classes are suitable. Moreover, as qualified teachers for inclusive classes, they manifest that teachers who completed special/inclusive education training are appropriate. Secondly, as for the perception of kindergarten directors regarding improvement plans for inclusive education, this study suggests that they prioritize the training operation regarding inclusive education oriented to general infants and parents. As for vitalization of inclusive education, they find that financial supports at the national level and administrative supports for facilities are indispensable.

• 한국환경교육학회지:환경교육
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 1993

Present situation and problems of environmental education in teacher education of 1079 kindergartens located in Seoul were investigated. More than 90% of kindergarten teacher recognized the need of environmental education in early childhood education of Korea. However, only 65% of kindergarten teachers had experiences of providing environmental education for their children. They complained that they had a poor knowledge about environmental problems and environmental education. They reported that kindergarten had no systematic programs and useful materials for environmental education. Firstly, the emphasis of environmental education in teacher education and on-the-job training programs for kindergarten teachers was discussed. And the development of environmental education programs and educational materials for young children on the basic of national policy was proposed.

• 아동학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.129-140
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• 1994

The purpose of this study was to analyze consistency between theories of early childhood education and the teaching practices of kindergarten teachers. The subjects were 24 teachers selected from a pool of 125 teachers in the city of Taegu. The instruments employed for this study were the teacher belief test inventory (TBTI) and teacher practices observation form (TPOF). The data were analyzed by SPSS statistical package. The results of this study are as follows: (1) most of the teachers supported the interactionist theory. (2) A significant positive correlation was found between teachers' behaviorist theory and teaching practices. A positive but nonsignificant correlation was found between teachers' interactionist theory and teaching practices. (3) A significant positive correlation was found in the amount of teaching experience on behaviorist theory and teaching practices.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.433-441
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• 2016

본 연구는 유치원 교사가 인식하는 행복을 이해하고 구조적 유형을 분석하여 유치원 교사의 행복 유형별 특징을 제시함으로써 궁극적으로 유치원 교사의 행복감을 증진하여 유아교육의 질적수준을 증진하는데 목적을 두었다. 연구 대상은 D지역의 유치원에 근무하고 있는 교사 41명을 무선 표집하였으며, 행복에 대한 인간의 주관성을 심층적으로 측정할 수 있는 Q-방법론을 적용하였다. 연구 결과 유치원 교사의 행복에 대한 구조적 유형은 자신이 하는 일의 세계에서 고유의 가치를 인정받고 실현하는 것에서 행복을 느끼는 자아 실현형, 행복은 지금 자신 안에 있으며, 자신에게 주어지는 모든 일에 기뻐하고 감사하며 살아가는 내적 만족형, 가족이나 좋아하는 사람 뿐 만 아니라 무엇보다도 다른 사람과 좋은 관계를 유지하는 것과 사람들 간의 인간관계에 중요한 행복의 가치를 두는 사회 관계형, 다른 사람의 시선에 신경 쓰지 않고 하고 싶은 일을 하며 생활하는 것과 자유롭게 행동하며, 가족이나 친밀한 사람과 함께 지내는 개인중심의 신념과 태도를 강조하는 개인 신념형의 4개 유형으로 분석되었다.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.571-586
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to examine educational meanings of snack and lunch time of 4-year-old children and their teachers in a kindergarten class. The study was done in the Class of 4-year-old children in S Kindergarten located in Songpa-gu, Seoul. And 30 children of this class, Teacher A who is the teacher in charge of the Class, and Teacher B who is the researcher and teacher in charge of it participated in it. The study was carried out by the ethnography method and data collection was done through participation observation, interviews, video and voice recording, and data collection of photography shooting. The results are as follow: First, the children had private conversations, shared their cultures, deepened and expanded their existing concepts, expressed their emotions and relieved their tension, and strengthened relations with friends during the snack and lunch time. Second, the teachers promoted conversation and communication, gave the opportunity that the children can set the lunch table by themselves and tried to make the snack and lunch time with the children by discussing what they are how they are operated with them together. In conclusion, the snack and lunch time can be more meaningful time for children when there are proper educational plans and support of teachers which are considered children's viewpoints.

• 한국교육논총
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 공립유치원교사의 직무만족도와 자기격려 및 주관적 안녕감의 관계를 알아보는 것이었다. 이를 위해, 본 연구에서는 충청북도 공립유치원에 근무 중인 교사 121명을 대상으로 질문지를 실시하여 자료를 수집하고, 기술통계와 독립표본 t-검정을 통하여 분석하였다. 본 연구의 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 공립유치원교사의 직무만족도와 자기격려, 주관적 안녕감은 전반적으로 보통수준보다 높은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 직무만족도가 높은 공립유치원교사는 낮은 교사보다 주관적 안녕감이 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 셋째, 자기격려 수준이 높은 공립유치원교사는 낮은 교사보다 주관적 안녕감이 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 넷째, 직무만족도가 높은 경우, 자기격려 수준까지 높은 공립유치원교사가 낮은 교사보다 주관적 안녕감 3개 하위요인 중 2개 하위요인(긍정적 정서, 삶의 만족도)가 유의하게 높으며, 직무만족도 낮은 경우에도 자기격려 수준이 높은 공립유치원교사가 낮은 교사보다 긍정적 정서 하위요인에서 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과는 공립유치원교사의 직무만족도와 자기격려는 주관적 안녕감과 유의한 관계가 있으며, 특히 직무만족도가 낮은 공립유치원교사라도 자기격려가 높다면 주관적 안녕감(긍정적 정서)이 높을 수 있음을 시사한다. 이러한 본 연구결과에 대해 논의하고 후속연구를 제안하였다.

• 아동학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.225-241
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• 2001

This study examines the effect that mathematics teaching efficacy has on teacher's mathematics education practices. Data was obtained from 220 kindergarten teachers who responded to the questionnaire, the mathematics teaching efficacy belief instrument (developed by Enochs). Among these 220 teachers, upper and lower 5 % of the teachers on mathematics teaching efficacy belief were chosen to identify the influence of mathematics teaching efficacy on mathematics activity style, teaching strategy, and teacher-child interaction. The results indicated that teacher's interest in math, previous participation in mathematics teaching method course mainly influenced mathematics teaching self-efficacy. Teachers with high mathematics teaching efficacy belief preferred providing mathematical learning activity than providing other learning areas. They employed effective mathematics teaching strategy such as high and medium cognitive distancing strategy and established positive teacher-child relationship. Implications for teacher education and professional development activities were discussed.