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Development and Evaluation of a Nutrition Education Program on Sodium Reduction in Elementary School Students (초등학생 대상 싱겁게 먹기 영양교육 프로그램의 개발 및 효과평가)

  • Jung, Yun-Young;Shin, Eun-Kyung;Lee, Hye-Jin;Lee, Nan-Hee;Chun, Byung-Yeol;Ann, Moon-Young;Lee, Yeon-Kyung
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.746-755
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    • 2009
  • This study was to develop and evaluate a nutrition education program to reduce dietary sodium. The school children (218 boys, 226 girls), from 8 elementary schools in the city of Daegu, Korea, were involved in this study. This research was based on the data from two groups of elementary school children, the "education" group (n = 240), and "no-education" group (n = 204). Educational media and programs were developed to educate the education group for four weeks and were presented on the web (www.saltdown.com). After education, the preference for a non-salty taste in the education group increased 10%, compared with those who preferred a non-salty taste before education. There was a significant change away from a preference for a salty taste and a rise in the mean score for nutrition knowledge and dietary attitude in the education group compared to the no-education group (p < 0.05). This study indicates that school children can reduce their dependency on preference for a salty taste and change their high-salt dietary behavior after the education.

Development and Effects of Program for Enhancement of Spatial Abilities in the Units related to Geology of High School Students (고등학생들의 지질학 관련 공간 능력 향상을 위한 학습 프로그램 개발 및 적용 효과)

  • Lee, Wang-Soon;Kim, Hyouk;Kim, Hee-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.391-401
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    • 2004
  • This study has developed the software to enhance the level of spatial perception of geological structure for high-school students. And it is examined the effects after applying in high school. The contents of the software are compose of the two elements (space direction, space visualizing) forming spatial concepts in the structure geology. The program was applied to the 60 high school students of 4 high schools in the Gyeonggido. And we interviewed with 4students of the study group to obtain the variation of the geology spatial concept. As a result of appling, the geology spatial concept level enhanced significantly (p < 0.05). And the result of interview for 4 students using the program showed more enhanced achievement for the students through the process of space visualizing.

The Changes of Analogies Generated by Elementary Science-gifted Students about Electric Circuit using Algodoo Program (알고두 프로그램을 이용한 전기회로 비유 생성 활동에서 나타난 초등과학영재 학생들의 비유물의 변화 과정)

  • Kim, Ji Seon;Kim, Jung Bog
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.161-172
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    • 2018
  • This study investigated the changes in representation on analogies that elementary science-gifted students generated by using Algodoo program to explain the electric current. After the students were taught about the 'components in circuit and their function' and 'electric current' with teacher centered analogy and PhET program for 4 class hours, they generated analogies to the electric circuit. Then they compared the similarity between generated analogy and target concept and matched it to the target concept. The result revealed that the battery, light bulb, and electric wire were changed according to the change of representations on free electrons. And they generated more proper analogies reflected the target concept when represented the free electrons by the circular particles than the water. From these results, we can say that generating analogy using Algodoo program is the effective education activity to help students understand abstract concept by visualizing it more easily and simply.

Study on Middle School Student's Perception of School Violence after Preventive Education (중학생의 학교폭력 예방교육에 대한 인식 연구)

  • Kim, Mi Won;Park, Ok Im;Kim, Jin Hee;Park, Joon Sup
    • The Korean Journal of Community Living Science
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.155-166
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    • 2015
  • This thesis attempts to provide a foundation for effective preventative education of middle school students regarding school violence after identifying the level of perception of school violence as well as analyzing perception of preventive education among students. The study compiled data on 474 middle school students from middle schools in Jeollanamdo. The findings of the study are as follows. First, most of the students were aware of the necessity for preventive education regarding school violence. By gender, girls and those of lower grades showed great class participation and satisfaction. Second, research on the preventive education found differences in the seriousness of school violence according to school location. Fourth, preventive education conducted once or twice a month was the most desirable condition for middle school students. As a result, schools should consider gender differences and grade level when, developing an education program in order to prevent school violence.

Exploring Domestic and International Elementary School Convergence Science Education Program - Korea, the U.S., and the U.K. - (국·내외 초등학교 융합 과학 교육 프로그램 탐색 - 한국, 미국, 영국을 중심으로 -)

  • Na, Sanghoon;Kwon, Nanjoo
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.231-241
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    • 2014
  • This study is subject to compare the STEAM and the STEM education of Korea, the U.K., and the U.S. to find their differences and similarities, as well as the implications in implementing the STEAM education in Korea. In order to accomplish this, the educational objectives, contents and topics, teaching and learning methods, subjects and timing for education, and convergence curriculum were compared; also, after choosing the representative program of each country, a cross-comparative analysis was done for the teaching and learning method distribution ratio, content element distribution ratio, program distribution ratio, STEAM domain ratio, curriculum structure and domain ratio, frequency of inquiry process, basic inquiry, integrated inquiry frequency, hourly basic inquiry, and integrated inquiry process. As a result, it was possible to obtain 77 programs, a total of 656 class hours of Korea, 65 programs and 846 class hours of the U.S., and 75 programs and 774 class hours of the U.K. The results are as follows: Korea's STEAM and the U.K. and the U.S.' STEM all include science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, but in terms of frequency, Korea's STEAM has higher figure in arts. However, the U.K. and the U.S. have higher frequency of debate and discussion, and there were many cases of a student, after receiving feedback from other students, modifying the work.

The Influence of Aerobic Exercise and Resistive Exercise with Hypertension in the Elderly (유산소 운동과 저항성 운동이 노인들의 고혈압에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Sang-Yeol;Jung, Hyoun-Sung;Shim, Jae-Myoung;Kim, Eun-Jung;Kim, Seung-Jun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.261-268
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    • 2008
  • Purpose : This study was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise and resistive exercise program on hypertension in the elderly. Methods : Subjects were allocated into one of three groups (aerobic exercise group, resistive exercise group, control group). Blood pressure was measured pre- and post-exercise in each exercise group. Data were analyzed with paired t-test and one-way ANOVA to determine blood pressure differences. Results : The results of this study were as follows. 1) The systolic blood pressure of the aerobic exercise group decreased significantly after exercise (p<.05). 2) The diastolic blood pressure of the resistive exercise group decreased significantly after exercise (p<.05). 3) There was a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure of aerobic exercise group compared with control group following the exercise. 4) There was no significant differences in diastolic blood pressure among three groups following the exercise (p>.05). Conclusion : Aerobic exercise and resistive exercise program were effective in reducing systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure of the hypertension in the elderly. Thus, this program can be recommended as an effective intervention for the elderly. Therefore, regular and continued those exercises will be the solution for decreasing systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.

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Effect of Fall Prevention Exercise Program on Fall Efficacy, Depression, and Quality of Life of Elderly in the Community

  • Sungbae Jo;Yang Rae Kim
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.391-399
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    • 2022
  • Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fall-prevention exercise programs on fall efficacy, depression and health-related quality of life in elderly. Design: a randomized controlled trial Methods: A total of 57 participants over 65-years-old have been allocated to control and experimental groups. The experimental group received 8 weeks of fall-prevention exercises that included strengthening of lower extremities, balance and gait training. They received the exercises twice a week for 50 minutes as a group.Both groups were assessed using Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) prior and post to the intervention. The control group also received the same exercise program after the post evaluation. Results: The experimental group showed overall improvement in MFES, GDS, and physical components of SF-36 (p<0.05). The MFES was significantly increased in the experimental group after the intervention (p<0.05). The GDS was significantly decreased in the experimental group after the intervention (p<0.05). The SF-36, only physical Function, Role limitations due to physical health, general health, and energy and fatigue categories were improved in the experimental group after the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results showed 8 weeks of fall-prevention exercise programs can increase fall efficacy and physical related quality of life while reducing depression of elderly over 65.

Qualitative Changes in Precooling and Storage Temperatures on the Post-harvest Management of the Fruits in Strawberry for Export (수출딸기의 수확 후 예냉 및 저장온도에 따른 품질변화)

  • Park, Ji-Eun;Kim, Hye-Min;Hwang, Seung-Jae
    • Journal of agriculture & life science
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    • v.46 no.6
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    • pp.67-74
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    • 2012
  • A study was conducted to examine the effect of precooling and storage temperatures on the storage life of 'Maehyang' strawberry for export. Fruits at a 80% ripe stage were harvested from a commercial greenhouse in Gyeongsangnamdo Jinju on January 11, 2011. Fruits were precooled at 0, 2, $4^{\circ}C$ for 2-5 hours, and then transported for about 30 minutes. And stored in set chamber at 4, 8, $10^{\circ}C$, immediately. Fruits were examined for their changes in weight, hardness, Hunter color values, soluble solid content (SSC), acidity, and incidence of gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) during storage. The fresh weight decreased during storage at all temperatures. Especially, strawberry treated the lowest precooling and storage temperatures was the greatest in quality. The hardness was drastically decreased in precooled at $4^{\circ}C$ and stored at $10^{\circ}C$ after storage 10 days. SSC was the greatest when strawberry stored at the lowest temperature. Acidity increased during storage at all temperatures. But in the last day after storage, the strawberry of precooled at $4^{\circ}C$ and stored at $10^{\circ}C$ was the highest as 0.7%. Gray mold was the greatest at $10^{\circ}C$ storage temperature. The results indicate that effectiveness for keeping the freshness was best achieved by precooling at $0^{\circ}C$ and storage at $4^{\circ}C$.

Influence of an Astronomical Observation Program on Preservice Elementary Teachers Astronomy Achievement, Astronomy Teaching Efficacy Beliefs, and Scientific Attitude (천체관측을 통한 학습이 천문성취도, 천문교수효능에 대한 신념, 과학적 태도에 미치는 효과)

  • 채동현
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.79-101
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    • 1999
  • Astronomy is a good area to introduce a student to the study of science. The student often questions what causes the change in seasons, in the day and right, and in the rotation of stars, etc. Attempts to find answers to problems related to these astronomical observations influence the student`s intellectual development. This study is to investigate the effect of running an astronomical observations program on the preservice elementary teachers' astronomy achievement, astronomy teaching efficacy beliefs, and scientific attitude. Students consist of twenty four preservice elementary teachers. Three instruments are used: one is the astronomy achievement test, which is of an essay type, and 5 items. The other is the astronomy teaching efficacy beliefs test, which is of a Likert scale type, and 22 items. Another is the scientific attitude test, which is of the Likert scale type, and 10 items. Data are collected before and after instruction in the astronomical observations program, through the use of these tests. Data are compared. The results are: \circled1There is a significant difference between before and after instructions in the astronomy achievement test(t=11.31, p=000). \circled2There is a significant difference between before and after instructions in the astronomy teaching efficacy beliefs test(t=5.98, p=.000). \circled3There is a significant difference between before and after instructions in the scientific attitude test(t=270, pde. There fore, the a=.013). As a result, running an astronomical observations program has an effect on the preservice elementary teachers' astrono my achievement, astronomy teaching efficacy beliefs, and scientific attituuthor urges the teacher to teach astronomy through the astronomical observations in school.

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The Effects of Creative Writing Program on Elementary School Students' Self-directed Learning Abilities (창의적 글쓰기 프로그램이 초등학생의 자기주도 학습능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Eun-jung;Song, Gi-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.5-23
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    • 2015
  • The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the creative writing program that is one of the practical strategy of information literacy on self-directed learning abilities of elementary school students. According to the results, this program raise the average score of 33.69 points from 130.14 to 163.83 significantly in their self-directed learning abilities. Among the specific abilities of them, this program affects learning planning and evaluation capability meaningfully. But the long term continuous of learning executive is not changed significantly by this program. As the results of after interview with the students who take part in this program, the most of them respond that they could reduce their fear of writing and apply the reading and writing strategies to other subjects. So, if we teach this program with subjects consistently and use the learning strategies of information literacy, we could improve the long term continuous of learning executive.