• 영어어문교육
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.149-174
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• 2012

This research aims at exploring what Korean teachers of English need for their effective professional development, particularly from the perspectives of peer trainers who are school teachers as well as teacher trainers. The research is based on an assumption that despite the critical roles of peer trainers in the changing process of English education, very little attention has been paid to listening to their voices. Having an awareness of the meaningfulness of their voices in teacher education, the researcher collected and analyzed the data, employing a questionnaire responded by 32 peer trainers and in-depth group interview with 6 peer trainers who responded the questionnaire. The research findings suggest that the majority of peer trainers believe that the priority should be put on teaching practice rather than language competence for Korean English language teacher development. It has been found that they believe that teacher learning within the workplace with some support from outside experts is the most effective way of making classroom change possible and keeping teachers' professional development sustainable. Finally, the research suggests school-based professional development as an alternative strategy to satisfy their needs on effective and sustainable professional development.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.151-181
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• 2016

This study examined professional development systems in America, England, and Australia, and devised ways to enhance early childhood teachers' professional development in Korea. To suggest effective ways to improve current professional development system and its operation, this research aimed to investigate first, advanced professional development systems and policies in three countries, America, England, and Australia, second, the process of teacher qualification and requirements for acquiring teacher credential and its maintenance, and lastly, the effort of quality control for professional development, its operation, and evaluation systems in three countries. Based on the analysis of the three country's systems, five solutions for effective professional development are suggested. First, it is necessary to differentiate requirements for teachers by the level of teacher credentials. Second, an incessant training process for professional development is required. Third, an individualized professional development plan should be set for an individual teacher for the best outcomes in professional competence. Fourth, instructors for professional development trainings are needed to ensure the quality of training. Lastly, individuals, organizations, and policy and its operation systems need to be considered holistically as a whole in the perspective of convergence in policy making and its operation for effective professional development.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.82-92
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• 2003

This qualitative research describes unique features of seven exemplary science teachers' professional development activities. Description of excellence in effective teachers' professional development efforts will provide some insights into required inservice initiatives and support systems for teachers' professional learning. Exemplary science teachers' professional development activities can be classified into four types: (1) practicing classroom supervision, (2) participating in voluntary communities of teachers, (3) playing instructional leader roles in teacher training programs, and (4) continuing one's studies at a graduate school. One of the common features of these exemplary teachers was that they can both articulate what makes teachers professionals and practice in accordance with their perspectives. These exemplary teachers not only improved their own classroom practices, but also participated actively in various professional communities to share their practical knowledge with their colleagues. The teachers have formed special-interest groups to investigate better ways of science teaching. They also took an active role in teachers' in-service education. Teachers' quality practices lie at the heart of classroom change. However, it's important to remember that there must be a support system that sustains and encourages teachers' initiatives. The implications for the support system to encourage teachers' professional development efforts are discussed.

• 의학교육논단
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2021

This review of the literature explored the experiences and effects of peer-assisted learning in basic medical education. Peer-assisted learning is most commonly utilized to teach clinical skills (including technical skills) and medical knowledge (76.4%). It has also been used, albeit less frequently, to facilitate small-group discussions including problem-based learning, to promote students' personal and professional development, to provide mentoring for career development and adaptation to school, to give tutoring to at-risk students, and to implement work-based learning in clinical settings. Near-peer learning is a common type. The use of active learning techniques and digital technology has been increasingly reported. Students' leadership had frequently been described. Student tutor training, programs for teaching skills, institutional support, and assessments have been conducted for effective peer-assisted learning. There is considerable positive evidence that peer-assisted learning is effective in teaching simple clinical skills and medical knowledge for tutees. However, its effects on complex skills and knowledge, small-group discussions, personal and professional development, peer mentoring, and work-based learning have rarely been studied. Additionally, little evidence exists regarding whether peer-assisted learning is effective for student tutors. Further research is needed to develop peer-assisted learning programs and to investigate their learning effects on student tutors, small-group discussion facilitation, personal and professional development, peer mentoring, and peer-led work-based learning in the clinical setting in South Korea. Formal programs and system advancement for a student-led learning culture is needed for effective peer-assisted learning.

• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.93-101
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• 2008

We investigated the characteristics of lesson session and the professional development of teachers who conduct good teaching science subject. Seven teachers' were selected the finalists at the elementary school science and teaching competition. The study was based on a semi-structured questionnaire and interviews. To prove validity of the study, the collected data were verified by subject teachers for feedback. The results showed that the teachers believed that their lesson contents and methods were superior to other teachers. To enhance professional development in their lessons, they are only being made through help from colleagues and personal efforts, and a systematic development was involved with necessary situation. As a plan for enhancing an effective quality enhancement of lessons, open classes and conversation between colleagues were proposed. An organization or a group that can motivate teachers and provide systematic support for quality enhancement of lessons by teachers is needed.

• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.295-308
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• 2007

본 연구의 목적은 현장의 변화를 지원하는 과학교사 전문성 계발 프로그램의 특징과 모형에 대해 탐색하는 것이다. 연구는 크게 2단계로 이루어졌다. 연구의 앞부분에서는 과학 교사의 전문성에 대해 이론적 논의를 하였다. 과학 교사의 전문성에 대하여 교수 내용 지식에 대한 논의와 최근 교육 연구의 새로운 시각을 바탕으로 탐색하였으며, 이에 따라 다음의 시사점을 도출하였다. 첫째, 교사 자신의 실제 교수 상황에 바탕을 둔 연수 프로그램, 둘째, 지역 공동체나 학습자의 일상이 속한 공동체에 대한 이해를 고려한 연수 프로그램, 셋째, 교사의 실행 공동체에 대한 참여와 활동을 지원할 수 있는 연수 프로그램이 요청된다. 연구의 후반부에서는 구체적인 실행 사례를 검토하기 위해 영국의 대표적인 과학 교사 전문성 계발 프로그램을 살펴보았다. 사례분석 결과, 교사의 실행의 변화를 명시적으로 수집하고 교사 공동체에서 '뛰어난 교수 활동'에 대해 합의해 가는 과정을 통해 교사들 스스로 탐구활동에 대한 전문성을 계발할 수 있었음을 알 수 있었다. 마지막으로 논의 결과를 바탕으로 효과적인 과학 교사 전문성 계발 프로그램에 필요한 조건과 모형을 도출하였다. 모형은 전문성 계발 기회제공, 교실 현장 도입 및 연구지원, 변화 확산 및 지속성 지원의 3단계로 이루어지며, 전체적으로 순환적인 구조를 가진다. 본 연구에서 제안된 과학교사 전문성 계발 프로그램의 모형은 과학 교사 연수 프로그램을 설계하거나 평가할 때 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈A:수학교육
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.175-190
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• 2013

The purpose of this article is to suggest using portfolio for professional development of secondary pre-service mathematics teachers based on actual application case. To achieve this goal, 28 pre-service mathematics teachers developed their own portfolios in the regular study course for one semester under the pre-planned components of portfolio. Then they participated in the survey of their beliefs in mathematics and mathematics education and in the structured interview for drawing implications of using a pre-service mathematics teacher portfolio. According to the collected data, developing a pre-service mathematics teacher portfolio made a significant difference in beliefs of mathematics teachers' roles and showed the potential to improve the professional development of pre-service mathematics teachers as well as their learning. Continued investigation for more effective components of a pre-service mathematics teacher portfolio would be needed.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.1-25
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• 2009

The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of peer coaching for EFL teachers' professional development. For this study, 12 college teachers in Korea participated in a 10-week program. They were 7 males and 5 females, ranging in age from 24 to 37 years. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Reflective analysis was used to analyze individual interview data. From the findings, two significant categories of peer coaching were identified: positive and negative responses to peer coaching experience. However, the overriding themes that emerged from the data were the benefits of peer coaching. The participants were almost unanimous in their acknowledgement of the advantages of peer coaching, such as reflective support through other's eyes, improved working environments, greater teaching strategies, higher professional self-esteem, and awareness of self-directed learning. Negative responses also appeared, mostly in regard to the working principles of implementation; the major issues of difficulties were time management, complexities of implementation procedure, stress and personal vulnerability, and relative lack of reflection and feedback skills. Demonstrating the participants' experiences towards the peer coaching program, this study provides EFL teachers with useful insights into peer coaching as an effective tool of their professional development.

• 대한수학교육학회지:수학교육학연구
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.143-157
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• 2003

본 논문은 수학 교사 학습과 전문성 신장에 관한 보다 종합적이고 체계적인 이해를 증진하기 위한 노력의 일환으로, 우선 교사 학습을 이해하기 위한 다양한 이론적 틀을 검토하고 교사 학습과 관련하여 지식과 교수 관행간의 관계를 조사하며 탐구 공동체를 중심으로 한 효율적인 전문성 신장에 관한 아이디어를 분석한다 이와 같은 이론적 분석에 터해 교사 학습과 이에 관련한 수학교실문화의 변화 과정을 연구하는 프로젝트를 간단히 소개하고 탐구 공동체의 운영, 교사의 관점에서 교수 관행을 기술하는 것, 공동체에서의 교사 학습을 분석하는 것 등 프로젝트를 수행하면서 부각되는 문제점에 대해 논의한다.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2017

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to rationale the new approach to analysis of the human capital as a factor of effective development of a national economy and increase the level of country's competitiveness. Research design, data, and methodology - This research aims the furthest development of the conception in human capital formation. The study made on the base of the methods with scientific classification and systematization, that is, comparative, statistical analysis, economic-mathematic method, and expert assessment and ratings. Results - This research attempted to measure the correlation between the human capital elements and the level of country's competitiveness. The study revealed that formation of the competitive human capital cannot be considered in separation from the development and modernization of education system, the improvement of employment sphere, and the creation of effective interaction between them through the system of professional skills. Conclusions - The competitive human capital formation is one of the most important goals in the innovative economy construction and modern development, and it is also indispensable subject. Especially in the condition of economic crises, the necessity of formation and development of the effective human capital is considerably increasing. Realization of this task requires the development and stimulation of all the factors influencing the growing human potential.