• 대한가정학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.69-77
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• 2006

The purpose of this research was to provide recommendations for eco-centered early childhood education as a new paradigm in Korean society. Questionnaires were collected from directors, teachers, and parents of private & public kindergartens, as well as child care centers, in Bucheon city. The data were analyzed based on the frequencies, $X^2$ test, F test, and Scheffe test. The results were as follows. (a) Most directors, teachers, and parents positively agreed with the eco-centered early childhood education and recognized its benefits. (b) In order for the eco-centered early childhood education to be successful, development of various programs, systematic study, ongoing teacher training, and parents' education were required. (c) In order for the eco-centered early childhood education to develop more culturally appropriate program, close connection with local community, reorganization of the early childhood education curriculum, and government support were needed. The findings demonstrate that eco-centered early childhood education is necessary for the future wellbeing of Korean society.

• 아동학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.101-116
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• 2016

Objective: This study aimed to investigate how the eco-centered early childhood education by seasonal divisions influences the child's nature-friendly attitude and emotional intelligence. Methods: Forty 5-year-olds from 2 preschools in Gyeonggi were selected through convenience sampling and were divided into the experimental group (21) and the comparative group (19). The experimental group received eco-centered childhood education by seasonal divisions 2 or 3 times a week (33 in total). Pre-post data were collected on both groups and analyzed via t-test and ANCOVAs. Results: The key result was as follows: eco-centered childhood education by seasonal divisions influenced positively the nature-friendly attitude and emotional intelligence of children. Conclusion: Based on the result, it is recommended that eco-centered early childhood education be applied in childhood education and that relevant program be developed. Eco-centered education by seasonal divisions is meaningful in early childhood so that children can be harmonious with the nature. Furthermore, the study should be continued for the development of qualified eco-centered education.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.29-49
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• 2014

본 연구는 유아교사와 예비유아교사들을 대상으로 '숲교육'에 대한 교사의 지식 내용과 수준을 분석하여 그들의 현 지식수준을 파악하고, 이를 토대로 '숲교육' 활성화를 위한 교사교육의 방향성을 모색해보고자 하는 것에 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 B시에 소재한 유아교사 39명과 3, 4년제 유아교육과에 재학 중인 예비유아교사 60명, 총 99명을 대상으로 상위개념의 수, 내용요소에 따른 수, 종속 개념의 수, 특성, 위계, 밀도 등을 분석하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 유아교사와 예비유아교사 모두 '숲교육'에서 '자연(숲)'의 개념을 가장 중요하게 생각하고 있었다. 둘째, 유아교사의 '숲교육'에 대한 상위개념에서 종속개념은 '생명', 위계는 '치유'와 '생명', 특성화 점수는 '숲 체험'이 가장 높게 나타났으며, 밀도는 1.00에서 4.80의 범위로 나타났다. 셋째, 예비유아교사의 '숲교육'에 대한 상위개념에서 종속개념은 '자연(숲)', 위계는 생명과 자연(숲), 특성점수는 '자연(숲)'이 가장 높게 나타났으며, 밀도는 1.00에서 6.78의 범위로 나타났다. 이러한 결과에 기초하여 '숲교육'에 대한 교사의 지식과 지식수준의 문제점 진단 및 '숲교육' 활성화를 위한 교사교육의 방향성에 대해 논의하였다. 본 연구는 숲유치원의 올바른 정착을 위한 사전교육과 재교육에 기초자료를 제공하여, 숲교육이 올바르게 실천될 수 있도록 도움을 줄 것을 기대한다.