• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.626-638
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to design a development frame for multicultural science program and develop a corresponding program using the frame. This study organized a development frame to design a multicultural science education program based on the culturally responsive teaching theory. This development frame consisted of the elements of purpose, teaching examples, teaching and learning methods, and assessment. This program consisted of the guideline for class teaching courses, reading materials, student worksheet, and teachers' reference materials. Based on this development frame, a multicultural science education program was developed, which was comprised of seven activities for elementary and middle school students. Each activity of the program included the concept and inquiry related to science education. In particular, by connecting the concept of science with the cultural characteristics of various countries, the activity made students aware of cultural diversity and the commonness of science principles. Compared to other subjects, the science education field has not actively undertaken studies on multicultural education. In term of dealing with universal principles, science education is suitable for making students aware of commonness. Accordingly, this gives rise to the need to draw cultural characteristics based on basic studies such as the analysis of science textbooks in various countries and develop culturally responsive programs utilizing the outcomes.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.79-107
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• 2013

본 연구는 미국의 예비 유아교사를 대상으로 문화다양성 경험, 문화다양성 신념 및 문화반응적 교수효능감간의 구조적 관계를 분석하고 문화다양성 신념의 매개효과를 확인하며, 그러한 관계가 교사교육의 단계에 따라 차이가 있는지를 분석하는데 연구목적을 두었다. 연구대상은 미국 남서부 5개 대학의 K학년 교사 양성과정에 재학 중인 예비 유아교사 273명이었다. 문화다양성 경험은 Schroeder(2008), 문화다양성 신념은 Pohan과 Aguilar(2001), 문화반응적 교수효능감은 Siwatu(2007)의 연구에서 사용된 일부 문항들로써 측정되었다. 구조방정식모형분석을 한 결과, 직접효과로서 문화다양성 경험이 많을수록, 직업 신념 수준이 높을수록 문화반응적 교수효능감이 높아지고, 긍정적인 문화다양성의 경험이 많을수록 개인 신념의 수준이 높아지며, 개인 신념의 수준이 높을수록 직업 신념의 수준이 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 문화다양성 경험은 개인 신념을 매개로 직업 신념에 간접 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 다중집단분석 결과, 교사교육 단계에 따라서는 직업 신념과 교수효능감간 경로계수가 유의한 차이를 보였다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 예비 유아교사를 위한 교사교육에서의 방안들을 제언하였다.

• Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2017

The rich cultural backgrounds and practices of children from native cultures are often absent in classroom instruction, as teachers might feel that they have inadequate knowledge and backgrounds in the unique practices of these populations. Historically, children from native cultures have had challenging educational experiences and poor educational outcomes. To address these challenges, we propose a Family and Culture Based (FCB) framework that draws from family-centered practice, asset-based practice, and culturally responsive pedagogy. This article describes the three steps of the FCB framework, which uses a teacher-as-learner approach to instruct students from native cultures by engaging teachers in reflection, gaining knowledge about the cultural practices of the family and community, and integrating the new knowledge into practice. We use a Pacific Islands case (Native Hawaiian family) and a Pacific Northwest case (First Nations family) to illustrate the potential benefits of using the FCB framework with indigenous students.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.222-234
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• 2022

Background: Within the framework of the new Saudi Vision 2030, the education system is keen on developing Early Childhood (EC) curricula to meet the needs of children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, in addition to preparing teachers to be the main driving forces in this field. To achieve these strategic goals, the professional development of teachers has taken the lead in terms of their continuous professional achievements. Purpose: The recent study tended to explore the promotion of Cultural and Linguistic Competence (CLC) of teachers in preschool institutions in different sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) include public, private and international. Method: In the current study, (n=300) of preschool female teachers, who had experience teaching children from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, participated voluntarily by filling out the exploratory questionnaire. It was designed on a five-point Likert scale. The credibility of the scale and the validity of the questionnaire were ascertained, and the content for which it was designed verified in terms of the purposes of the current investigation. Results: The results revealed that preschool female teachers in the private preschool settings have a higher level of CLC compared to those who were teaching in public and international preschools in KSA. In the private sector, preschool female teachers showed create abilities to provide culturally responsive environments for diverse students, applying various communication styles, and showing proper attitudes and values toward diversity. Implication: The current study provided key implications for policy makers regarding the promotion of CLC for all teachers, particularly preschool in government settings in KSA. It contributed to revealing the cultural awareness of preschool teachers' values and attitudes toward diversity.

• 대한수학교육학회지:수학교육학연구
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.313-333
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• 2013

본 연구는 초 중등 수학교사의 '다문화역량' 실태를 파악하고 이를 바탕으로 수학교과에서 다문화교육을 실천할 수 있는 역량 함양을 위한 다문화교사교육의 방향을 제안하고자 한다. 이를 위해 이론적 검토 및 통계적 검증을 거쳐 5점 척도의 '수학교사의 다문화역량 측정도구'를 구성하고 서울, 경기, 인천 지역의 초 중등 수학교사 309명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 그 결과 수학교사들의 다문화역량 평균은 2.636(표준편차 .290)로 조사되었고 다문화와 관련한 일반적인 지식 및 신념을 묻는 범주A와 비교하여 수학교과의 특성이 반영된 범주 B, C, D의 평균이 낮다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 집단별 비교를 위한 분산분석 결과 '교사의 경력', '다문화교사 교육 이수 여부', '다양한 배경의 사람들에 대한 간접 접촉 경험 여부'에 따른 집단별 차이가 없는 반면, '다양한 문화적 배경의 사람들과 직접 접촉 경험 여부', '교사의 전공'에 따라 다문화역량이 집단별 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 이와 같은 결과를 바탕으로 수학교과를 통해 다문화교육을 수행할 수 있도록 실천적 맥락의 다문화교사교육에 대한 시사점을 논의하였다.