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The Effects of STAD Cooperative Learning on Information Collection and Processing ability in Computer Education (컴퓨터 재량활동 수업에서 STAD협동학습이 ICT 정보수집과 정보가공 능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Yun, Mi-Suk;Han, Byoung-Rae
    • Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.407-416
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    • 2005
  • Considering teaching methods for computer education is a must for effectively instructing students of knowledge and skills on computers. In this paper, we adopts STAD Cooperative Learning method, among many others, in order to reduce any burden teachers and learners may have. As a result, it finds out that practical training based on STAD Cooperative Learning is very effective in enhancing students' abilities for ICT data collection and manipulation. The teaching model driven out as a result of this study, will be a good example for teaching models in many computer-related departments. In the future, more studies on teaching models will have to take place for more effective teaching of computer courses.

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Teaching English Literature and Critical Thinking, beyond just Language Acquisition

  • Kim, Yeun-Kyong
    • English Language & Literature Teaching
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.71-90
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    • 2010
  • This study suggests that English literature educators need to be eclectic and flexible in applying theories and methods, not simply adhering to one or two for all situations and occasions. They need to be available to go with the flow and particularly employ whatever is needed at any given moment of class time. There is a current trend emphasizing English literature as merely a language resource rather than the study of English literature as an end in itself. Without much attention given to literary analysis and criticism, students tend to lack creative and critical thinking abilities. Given the current imbalance, it would seem important to address the issue, and create English class programs that maintain a balance between teaching the study of English literature to improve students' critical thinking abilities, and its use as a language resource. To fulfill this goal, thorough preparation is required. Indeed, we can direct our intelligence more effectively when we are well prepared and we are familiar with the basic methods and mechanics of teaching our subject. The greatest achievement of the English literature class I taught was that the students showed unexpectedly remarkable creative and critical appreciation of the novel we studied, in addition to improving their English language skills.

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The Effects of Science Teaching and Learning Using Student-led Instructional Strategies on Elementary School Students' Science Core Competencies (학생주도형 수업전략을 활용한 과학 교수 학습이 초등학생의 과학과 핵심역량에 미치는 효과)

  • Kang, Hountae;Noh, Sukgoo
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.228-242
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to develop a student-led instructional strategy that is central to the teaching-learning process and to investigate its effects. For this study, we analyzed the learner-centered learning types (discovery learning, problem-based learning, inquiry learning) and extracted elements applicable to newly developed teaching-learning. Based on this, a student-led class strategy was established using pre-learning, teacher collaboration, small group composition, and limited open data and product presentation, and then science classes were conducted. As a result of the post-tests of the five science core competencies of the experimental group using the student-led instructional strategy and the comparative group conducting lecture-based classes, the experimental group showed higher scores than the comparative group in the scientific thinking, scientific communication, and scientific attitudes (p<.05). Based on these results, it was confirmed that the student-led class, in which the student self-adjusts the entire process of designing, exploring, and presenting learning, can help the student's scientific ability. In addition, I would like to discuss the implications of teachers' teaching-learning composition.

A Study of Teaching-Learning Methods for the IT-Based STEAM Education Model With Regards to Developing People of Interdisciplinary Abilities (융합형 인재 양성을 위한 IT 기반 STEAM 교수·학습 방안 연구)

  • Kim, Jeong-A;Kim, Byeong-Su;Lee, Ji-Hwon;Kim, Jong-Hoon
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.445-460
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    • 2011
  • Recently, worldwide attention has been placed on being able to develop a person with interdisciplinary abilities. Specifically, there has been an emphasis on the integration of the previous STEM education and the arts, as well as the role of IT in technology and engineering education. Therefore, for this study, our goal is to help pave the way for the increased use of the teaching-learning methods of the IT-based STEAM education in developing people with interdisciplinary abilities. Firstly, we searched through domestic and foreign papers for example related to the recent trend towards the STEAM and integrative IT education models. In this study, we also presented a realistic teaching model based on STEAM education, applied mainly in the U.S., and on the teaching-learning methods of science and technology. The method we suggested is rated by expert assessments as a highly effective teaching-learning method for science and math. The use of educational IT technology in the STEAM education method is also analyzed with positive results.

A Study on the Teaching Strategies of Mathematical Principles and Rules by the Inductive Reasoning (귀납 추론을 통한 수학적 원리.법칙 지도 방안에 관한 고찰)

  • Nam, Seung-In
    • Journal of Elementary Mathematics Education in Korea
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.641-654
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    • 2011
  • In order to grow students' rational and creative problem-solving ability which is one of the primary goals in mathematics education. students' proper understanding of mathematical concepts, principles, and rules must be backed up as its foundational basis. For the relevant teaching strategies. National Mathematics Curriculum advises that students should be allowed to discover and justify the concepts, principles, and rules by themselves not only through the concrete hands-on activities but also through inquiry-based activities based on the learning topics experienced from the diverse phenomena in their surroundings. Hereby, this paper, firstly, looks into both the meaning and the inductive reasoning process of mathematical principles and rules, secondly, suggest "learning through discovery teaching method" for the proper teaching of the mathematical principles and rules recommended by the National Curriculum, and, thirdly, examines the possible discovery-led teaching strategies using inductive methods with the related matters to be attended to.

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A Study on the Use of Process Drama to Improve Korean Speaking Ability: Focusing on a Unit Design of Sejong Intermediate Korean Conversation Coursebook (한국어 말하기 능력 향상을 위한 과정극(process drama) 활용에 대한 고찰 -'세종한국어 회화 중급' 교재의 과제 단원 개발을 중심으로-)

  • Lee, Junghee;Park, Hae-ok
    • Journal of Korean language education
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.199-222
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    • 2018
  • This study attempts to apply process drama in teaching Korean speaking. For that goal, the first part of the study introduces the main features of process drama exploring the possible use of teaching Korean speaking, and the second part presents a concrete example of developing a unit of the Sejong intermediate Korean conversation coursebook which was designed using a process drama method. Process drama is a process-oriented drama activity which progresses only with the teacher and students' spontaneous participation. With its unique meaning-oriented interaction paradigm, it has been suggested as an effective way of teaching and learning a foreign language. Since it emphasizes students' spontaneity, cooperation, and authentic communication, it commonly provides plenty of opportunities for students to interact in a meaningful context. Despite its effectiveness in teaching speaking, it has rarely been used in KFL contexts. Considering the limited opportunities to practice speaking in KFL classrooms, using a communication-rich activity such as process drama would be an optimal solution. This study, therefore, examines possible application of process drama in teaching Korean speaking, and introduces sample speaking materials designed for KFL intermediate learners.

Vocabulary assessment based on construct definition in task-based language learning (과제 중심 학습에서 어휘 능력의 구성요소와 평가)

  • Kim, Yeon-Jin
    • English Language & Literature Teaching
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.123-145
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study is to propose an efficient vocabulary assessment model in task-based language learning and to verify the viability of this assessment model. Bachman and Palmer (1996) pointed out the fact that many language tests focus on just one of the areas of language knowledge. However, researchers suggested that it is necessary to acknowledge the needs of several analytic scales, which can provide separate ratings for different components of the language ability to be tested. Although there were many studies which tried to evaluate the various aspects of vocabulary ability, most of them measured only one or two factors. Based on previous research, this study proposed an assessment model of general construct of vocabulary ability and tried to measure vocabulary ability in four separate areas. The subjects were two classes of university level Korean EFL students. They participated in small group discussion via synchronous CMC. One class used a lexically focused task, which was proposed by Kim and Jeong (2006) and the other class used a non-lexically focused task. The results showed that the students with a lexically focused task significantly outperformed those with a non-lexically focused task in overall vocabulary ability as well as four subdivisions of vocabulary ability. In conclusion, the assessment model of separate ratings is a viable measure of vocabulary ability and this can provide elaborate interpretation of vocabulary ability.

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Job satisfaction of the Recipients with Working Ability : The Implication for Further Studies (취업 대상자의 현 직장 만족도 조사 : 취업 대상자 교육에의 시사점을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Min-Jung
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.149-166
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    • 2011
  • This study investigates how the job satisfaction of the recipients with working ability is transformed into employment under the recent trends. The objects of this research are 15-19 years old. I used the data of YP2007. This survey were analyzed F-test by using SPSS PC win 12.0. This result maintain the importance about the policy of the recipients with working ability : (1) its bridging gaps between theory and reality, (2) focus on the Job satisfaction of the recipients with working ability, (3) developing new recipients with working ability education program, (4) elaborating the study methods. In this paper I describe one line of research focused on the job satisfaction of the recipients with working ability in view of their professional life as it is currently developed and expressed. This study also requires further studies and this study will be supplemented.

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The influence of pre-service early childhood teachers' civic awareness on their ability to teach democratic citizenship education: The mediating role of multicultural beliefs

  • Kim, Hee-Young;Lee, Ji-Young
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.131-140
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    • 2023
  • This study aims to investigate the impact of pre-service early childhood teachers' civic awareness and multicultural beliefs on their ability to teach democratic citizenship education and to verify the mediating effect of multicultural beliefs in the relationship between civic awareness and the ability to teach democratic citizenship education. The subjects of the study were 226 pre-service early childhood teachers, and a survey was conducted. As a result of the study, first, the civic awareness of pre-service early childhood teachers influenced the ability to teach democratic citizenship education, and the influence of the sub-variables of civic awareness was in the order of rights awareness, responsibility, community awareness, and rational decision-making awareness. Second, the multicultural beliefs of pre-service early childhood teachers also affected the ability to teach democratic citizenship education, and multicultural understanding had the strongest influence among the sub-variables of multicultural beliefs. Thirdly, we found that multicultural beliefs partially mediated the relationship between civic awareness and the ability to teach democratic citizenship education. Additionally, the results highlight the importance of educational interventions targeting multicultural beliefs, as they partially mediate the relationship between civic awareness and the ability to teach democratic citizenship education.

An Inquiry into the U. S. Elementary School Teachers' Science Teaching Storylines (미국 초등교사의 과학교수에 대한 스토리라인 탐색)

  • Kim, Dong-Ryeul
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.402-415
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    • 2018
  • This study aims to inquire into the U. S. elementary school teachers' storylines for science teaching methods, scientific knowledge and interactions with students. As research subjects, two American elementary school teachers, named Christina and Melissa, were selected. As test tools, this study adopted Storyline Test and semi-structured interviews. Firstly, in regard to the science teaching method, Christina evaluated that she gradually improved her science teaching skills up to positive 6 points, starting from 2 points in the first year of teaching career, while Melissa sustained a stable state with 5 points in the 9th year of teaching career, starting from 1 point in the first year of teaching career. It was found that both the teachers had more confidence in their science teaching methods by participating in various training programs. Secondly, Christina evaluated her scientific knowledge in the first year of teaching career as 4 points, but evaluated her present scientific knowledge as stable as 6 points since she started studying teaching materials actively, discussing with other teachers and having more ability of application through science class integrated with other school subjects, in the 7th year of her teaching career. On the other hand, Melissa evaluated her scientific knowledge in the first year of teaching career as 1 point since she did not exactly know what to teach elementary school students, but in the 6th year of teaching career, she sustained a stable state with points through joint-activities with other teachers. It was found that chances to research with other teachers had important effect on both the teachers' confidence in scientific knowledge. Thirdly, in regard to interactions with students in science class, Christina said that she did not have any interaction with students when instructing inquiry activities in the first year of teaching career, but since the 10th year of her teaching career, she had sustained a stable state with 6 points through active interaction with students, by leading learning projects and science competitive exhibitions, etc. On the other hand, Melissa evaluated her interaction with students in the first year of teaching career as 1 point because her class was reading-oriented, but since the 9th year of teaching career, she had sustained a stable state with 6 points so far, by developing inquiry activity strategies to improve interaction with students. Overall, it was found that inquiry activities played a central role in improving both the teachers' interaction with students.