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A Survey of Science Teachers, Perception and Attitudes on Disposal of School Laboratory Waste Water and Materials (환경 오염 및 과학 실험실 폐수와 폐기물 처리에 대한 과학 교사들의 인식과 태도 조사)

  • Kim, Ik-Hee;Park, Kuk-Tae;Jeong, Jin-Su
    • Hwankyungkyoyuk
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.65-83
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study was to survey science teachers, perception and attitudes on disposal of school laboratory waste water and materials. To fulfill this aim, a questionnaire was administered to 244 secondary school science teachers. The result of this study revealed that there was no large disparity in the degree of understanding of laboratory waste disposal and the laboratory waste water treatment, and in secondary science teachers' perception and practicing attitude on the environment. While science teachers had deep understanding of laboratory waste disposal and its influence on environmental pollution, they expressed less positive attitude toward the actual disposal of waste materials and waste water, and participation in teacher training. Therefore, it is necessary to provide standards of systematized disposal methods and proper disposal facilities in middle and high school laboratories, as well as to investigate teachers' needs before providing teacher training program.

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The Effect of Teacher Librarian's Information Literacy on Library-Assisted Instruction (사서교사의 정보활용능력이 도서관활용수업에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Seung-Gil
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.161-180
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study is on Effect of Teacher Librarian Information Literacy on Library-Assisted Instruction and on searching the method of increasing the Information Literacy. The result of this study indicates that there is no statistically meaningful between the Library-Assisted Instruction and Teacher Librarian's Information Literacy. However the School Library-Assisted Instruction extremely lacks forming a scheme and Information Literacy extremely lacks Information seeking Therefore subject teachers and the librarian teachers need to reinforce the cooperation to reinvigorate the School Library-Assisted Instruction and systematic training program of Information seeking have to be practiced to increase Librarian Teacher's Information Literacy.

Development of teacher training program for smart education (스마트교육 교사연수 프로그램개발)

  • Jeon, Me-Ae;Maeng, Joon-Hee;Chun, Se-Yeoung
    • 대한공업교육학회지
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.102-127
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to develop a training program on smart education for teachers, which will contribute to establishing and promoting smart education in schools. To achieve the purpose, researchers set up a process composed of five phases: analysis, design, development,s implementation and assessment. For details of the training program, analysis was conducted on areas such as environment, learners and assignments, and the results were used to design the five subjects - theory and practice of smart education; use of smart education platform; solutions for smart teaching and learning; case studies of smart education; and smart education practice and addiction to smart devices - and 12 learning assignments. Training materials for teachers taking the program and teaching materials that can be used by teachers in schools were developed based on the results of requirement analysis and program design. For the assessment, 72 teachers from elementary and middle schools in D city participated in the training program of through the smart education research centers designated as an in-service training center for teachers. The program was finally completed by incorporating assessments of the participants and consultations with experts. The discussions made in the process of the program development will provide suggestions for future development of training programs on smart education for teachers.

Analysis of Secondary Science Teachers' Needs for Education (중등 과학 교사의 교육 요구 분석)

  • Cha, Jeong-Ho;Kim, Kyoung-Eun;Kang, Suk-Jin;Noh, Tae-Hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.517-524
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    • 2002
  • The secondary science teachers' professional needs and their preference for training method between off-line and on-line education were investigated. A nation-wide survey was administered to 145 science teachers from 106 secondary schools. The respondents showed high demands on all items. The prominent need was to motivate students learning science. To the contrary. their need for learning more about history and philosophy of science was the lowest. Veteran teachers and high school teachers had higher demands on designing evaluation items, but nonveteran teachers on evaluating the effectiveness of their instruction and updating their scientific knowledge. Teachers preferred the online education as a training method for most items except laboratory activities.

Study on Job Training for Specialty Enhancement of School Nutrition Teachers - In Gyeongbuk Area - (영양교사의 전문성 증진을 위한 직무연수에 관한 연구 - 경북지역 중심으로 -)

  • Park, Kyeung-Suk;Cho, Sung-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.403-415
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    • 2011
  • The present study was performed to evaluate the job training needs of school nutrition teachers in order to enhance their specialty. Three hundred and forty questionnaires were distributed to school nutrition teachers working at primary and high schools in the Gyeongbuk area while 45 were distributed to professors during 2010~2011. Three hundred and two questionnaires from school nutrition teachers and 33 from professors were returned and analyzed. The rate of teachers practicing nutrition education was 54%, and the educational content was obtained mainly from the internet. The top three problems the teachers encountered were 'lack of standardized educational materials', 'inexperience of teaching', and 'insufficiency of expert knowledge'. The teachers recognized 'training program' as the best solution. However, the job training program operated immediately after teachers were appointed scored only 3.03 out of 5.00. Important contents of the training program ranked highly by the teachers were 'development of education materials', 'nutrition counseling', and 'teaching method'. The professors included 'expert knowledge' in their top three contents. Both the teachers and professors agreed to increase the frequency of 'practice' in training methods. Other factors the teachers considered to be important were high quality, diversity, ability of the instructor, training cycle, and the institution in charge. From these results, it can be concluded that efficient job training programs are needed for school nutrition teachers according to the importance of the education contents and training methods. It is therefore suggested that a cooperation committee be composed of an educator, educatee, and related personal in a local education office in order to operate the program.

A Study on the Change of the Awareness of Teachers who participated in Social Constructionism Science Teacher Training program and Their Subsequent Teaching Practice (사회 구성주의 과학교사교육 프로그램에 참여한 교사들의 인식 변화와 실천 연구)

  • Kang, Jong Lye;Kim, Jung-Eun;Paik, Sung-Hye
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.939-947
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    • 2015
  • For secondary school teachers who attended 'A Social Constructionism Science Teacher Training Program', we analyzed their processes of cognizance change as well as whether they put its results into practice in the field of education, so as to find out the efficacy of the program. 'A Social Constructionism Science Teacher Training Program' consists of three phases based on La main ${\grave{a}}$ la $p{\hat{a}}te$, a French experience-oriented science education program. In its first phase, a study of the philosophy of La main ${\grave{a}}$ la $p{\hat{a}}te$ was made, together with a search for examples of creativity education. In its second and third stages, real education programs were developed for designated themes and free themes, respectively, and then discussions were made. It was a ten-session program, with each session comprising a four-hour sub-program. All activities were both visually and orally recorded, while the participants were asked to write reflective journals for each class. An additional survey and interview were conducted six months later to check if the seven selected secondary school teachers put the results of the program into practice. It was found that changes may be made in the beliefs of teachers with the introduction of theories in teacher indoctrination, but the acquisition of practical knowledge that can be implemented in actual classes may be effectively secured by demonstrations and practice sessions. It was concluded that indoctrination should be conducted to lead participants to the level of practical planning from the level of mere belief so that the theories might actually be put into practice in the education field.

An Analysis of Recognitions of the Programs Offered by a 'Science Education Institute' as a Type of Informal Science Education Institution (학교 밖 과학 교육 기관으로서 '과학교육원' 운영 프로그램에 대한 인식 분석)

  • Oh, Phil Seok;Lim, Heejun;Song, Yunmi;Kim, Sungho
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.118-133
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    • 2022
  • In this study, we analyze the strengths and limitations of student convergence education and teacher-training programs offered by a science education institute in the capital region and provide suggestions for organizing and running similar programs in other science education institutes and schools. Reviews of relevant literature and interviews with internal and external expert groups were conducted, and an analytic framework was developed. Based on the framework, we collected data using focus group interviews and email communications with experts. The data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods within two areas, namely, convergence education programs for students and teacher-training programs. The data analysis results revealed the status of student convergence education and teacher-training programs in the institute. Furthermore, we also provided suggestions for improving programs in other informal science education institutes and schools through the interaction between the two areas in the framework and educational and social needs.

Teachers' Perception of Advanced Placement Program (공동AP(대학과정선이수제)제도에 대한 교원인식)

  • Shin, Yoonjoo;Ryu, ChunRyol;Kim, HeeMok;Lee, Young Ju
    • Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.381-399
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perception of Advanced Placement Program. Participations of this study were 111 teachers from science high schools and gifted science high schools. The results showed as follows. First, teachers perceived positively regarding AP program and were willing to teach AP program. However, teachers perceived that schools were not ready to start AP program. Also, They perceived that teaching materials development, more teachers to teach AP programs, and teacher training programs were needed to set up AP Programs in science high schools. For the professional development, 60-hours teacher training program and incentive system for the AP teachers were needed. Implications of the study were discussed in depth based on the results.

Computer-Based Training Program to Facilitate Learning of the Relationship between Facial-Based and Situation-Based Emotions and Prosocial Behaviors

  • Takezawa, Tomohiro;Ogoshi, Sakiko;Ogoshi, Yasuhiro;Mitsuhashi, Yoshinori;Hiratani, Michio
    • Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.142-147
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    • 2012
  • Individuals with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) have difficulty inferring other people's feelings from their facial expressions and/or from situational cues, and therefore, they are less able to respond with prosocial behavior. We developed a computer-based training program to help teach the connection between facial-based or situation-based emotions and prosocial behavioral responses. An 8-year-old male school child with ASD participated in the study. In this program, he was trained to identify persons in need of help and appropriate prosocial responses using novel photo-based scenarios. When he misidentified emotions from photographs of another's face, the program highlighted those parts of the face which effectively communicate emotion. To increase the likelihood that he would learn a generalized repertoire of emotional understanding, multiple examples of emotional expressions and situations were provided. When he misidentified persons expressing a need for help, or failed to identify appropriate helping behaviors, role playing was used to help him appreciate the state of mind of a person in need of help. The results of the training indicated increases in prosocial behaviors during a laboratory task that required collaborative work. His homeroom teacher, using a behavioral rating scale, reported that he now understood another's emotion or situation better than before training. These findings indicate the effects of the training are not limited to the artificial experiment situation, but also carried over to his school life.

Primary Teachers' Perception Analysis on Development and Application of STEAM Education Program (융합 인재 교육(STEAM) 연수를 통해 교수.학습 자료 개발 및 현장적용을 경험한 초등교사들의 인식 조사)

  • Lee, Ji Won;Park, Hye Jeong;Kim, Jung Bog
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.47-59
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception about STEAM education of primary teachers who have developed and applied STEAM education to their students through teacher training program. For this study, 101 among 172 attendance are responded to questionnaire of three categories consisting of development and application teaching material for STEAM instruction, and spreading STEAM education. The major findings are as follows: First, when primary teachers develop materials for STEAM education, they consider applicabilities in real classes. Second, they feel the burden of time when they develop STEAM material. Third, they think that their own program has significant educational effectiveness and that students enjoyed the program. Especially, they think that STEAM education program can raise students' interest about learning. Fourth, primary teachers point out the constraints for application of STEAM education program, which are lack of expertise and difficulty acquiring class time. Fifth, primary teachers evaluate the effect of STEAM education program on primary education is positive, and they answer that we need many teaching materials for STEAM education, operating as a regular curriculum, and securing budget. In order to spread STEAM education in field of primary education successfully, administrators have to consider and reflect the voice of teachers.