• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈C:초등수학교육
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2001

Interaction through communication plays critical role in the mathematics learning in the sociocultural perspectives. The communication make the students construct shared knowledge, and also plays a role of mediation in making meaning. So, we have to consider sociocultural eprspectives in design of the mathematics leaning using computer. While Computer Assisted Instruction was the one-directional teaching program which proceed from computer to students, mathematics leaning using computer in the sociocultural perspectives have to consider two-directional instruction that proceed from computer to students as well as from students to computer. This interactional activity is the critical thing in the mathematics learning using computer.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.33-43
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• 2000

본 논문은 한국 수학 교육학계에서 사회적 구성주의자로서 소개되어지고 있는 Vygotsky의 이론의 재분석을 통해 우리에게는 아직 낱선 그의 이론인 사회문화주의 이론(sociocultural theory)을 소개하는 것을 그 주목적으로 하였다. 특히 아동의 수학 학습에 있어 교사의 역할의 중요성을 어떻게 Vygotsky가 사회문화주의 이론이라는 렌즈를 통해 설명하고 있는 지를 분석하였다. Vygotsky는 사회주의문화를 주장함으로써 Piaget와 같은 아동중심적 학습이론과 그 색채를 매우 다르게 취하고 있는데, 첫째, 그는 수학 학습이란 아동의 개인적인 수준에서보다는 사회적 수준에서 이루어진다고 주장하고 있다. 이는 본질적으로 Vygotsky가 왜 구성주의자로서 이해될 수 없는가를 보여주는 근본적인 이유이다. 둘째, 어떻게 사회문화작인 구조(예: 학교, 교실) 속에서 학습이 일어나는가를 설명하기 위해 근접 발달 영역 (Zone of Proximal Development: ZPD)이라는 개념을 도입하였다. 이는 아동이 누군가의 도움을 통해 도달할 수 있는 잠재적 발달 영역을 의미하며 Vygotsky 이론의 핵심이 되는 개념이다. 셋째, 사회문화주의 이론은 행동(mediated action)과 심리학적 도구(psychological tool)를 강조하며 결과적으로 학습의 아동 내부에서의 독립적이고 내재적인 생성보다는 외부적인 환경과의 제휴 된 모습과 그 결과들을 강조한다. 넷째, 따라서 아동의 수학 학습 과정에 있어 주체는 아동 홀로가 아니며, 교사와 보다 우수한 아동들의 역할이 매우 중요함을 강조하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 사회문화주의 이론에 대한 이해를 돕는 것과 아울러, 이를 통해 수학 학습에서 교사의 역할에 대한 그 이론적 기반을 제공하고 있다. 구성주의가 활성시켜 온 아동 스스로의 지식의 건설이라는 중요성에 비추어, 사회문화주의 이론의 제안을 통해 아동의 수학 학습에서의 교사의 적극적인 역할의 가능성을 제시하고 있다.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.187-202
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 과학교육에서 다양한 학습자를 포용한다는 것은 과학 학습 참여와 소외 현상에 작동하는 사회문화적 기제를 분석하는 것이 전제되어야 한다는 문제의식 하에 관련 연구 동향을 고찰하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 과학 학습 정체성에 대한 사회문화적 접근으로 수행된 해외 학술지 논문 85편을 분석하였다. 논문 분석 결과는 먼저 연도별, 국가별 출판 수와 같은 기본적인 현황과 함께 연구 대상으로 삼은 학습자의 사회문화적 배경, 연구 맥락(상황), 연구 방법에 대한 범주별 현황을 제시하였다. 다음으로는 주요 연구 문제와 주제에 대한 이론적 틀과 구체적인 연구 사례를 제시함으로써 해당 연구 주제에 대한 보다 심층적인 분석을 시도하였다. 분석 결과 해당 분야 연구는 과학 학습을 공동체에서 참여함으로써 정체성을 발달해가는 과정으로 바라본다는 점에서 학습자가 지닌 다양한 사회문화적 정체성을 학습에 긍정적인 자원으로 바라보고자 하며, 이를 억압하는 과학수업의 문화나 사회에서의 담론을 비판함으로써 과학 학습에 있어 정당한 학습자(legitimate learner)의 범위를 확장하는데 기여해 오고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 연구들은 특히 과학교육에서 공정성(equity) 이슈를 강조하며, 전통적인 과학수업에서 소외되어 온 다양한 학습자들을 포용하고 행위주체성의 발달을 촉진하고자 하였다. 이러한 분석 결과를 바탕으로 앞으로 우리나라에서 '모두를 위한 과학교육'의 실현을 위해서는 과학 학습의 참여와 소외 현상을 둘러싼 다양한 사회문화적 기제에 대한 연구의 필요성을 주장하였고 이와 관련된 연구의 방향을 제안하였다.

• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.217-230
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• 2014

This study explores the features of sociocultural context of experiment classes taught by a science subject teacher. Two experiment classes on electric circuit for fifth graders were observed and video recorded. The data was also collected through student interviews and teacher interviews. Using the cultural historical activity theory, we extracted the six sociocultural factors and analyzed their interactions. This study could identify that four features of the sociocultural context of the cases. First, the rules of science classes were not decided by the teacher, but formed and modified through the negotiation between the teacher and students or between the students. Second, elementary students played a game, i.e. 'Countdown game', during their electricity experiments, which had both positive and negative influences on science learning. Third, the science teacher feels a limit on life guidance because of the position as a subject teacher in an elementary school. Lastly, although the science teacher had enough time to prepare science classes, there was no guarantee of the improvement of teaching quality. Based on the results of this study, educational implications are discussed in terms of teaching science experiments and of the science subject teacher system.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.71-87
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• 2005

The role of interaction in second language (L2) classrooms has been examined from different angles, ranging from early studies of foreigner talk to the studies of the teacher- and task-based talk. However, most of the research on L2 classroom interaction has been based on a traditional psycholinguistic view of language and learning, failing to reconceptualize a broad and holistic understanding of L2 learning. Currently, many researchers have attempted to explore and describe classroom interaction in L2 classrooms from a sociocultural perspective. The purpose of this paper is to discuss Vygotsky's theoretical framework in terms of L2 classroom interaction and research from a sociocultural perspective, by describing three key concepts (zone of proximal development, private speech, and activity theory) in Vygotsky's theoretical framework and relating them to L2 classroom interaction. The results demonstrated the importance of social interaction for second language acquisition with the review of the related research study. It was also suggested that the dynamic and interactive processes of second language learning in the classroom should be valued by L2 researchers as well as L2 teachers. Finally, implications for the concepts for L2 classroom research and pedagogy are presented in the conclusion.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈A:수학교육
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.147-160
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine (1) if sociocultural factors that are known to influence gender gap in mathematics achievement are gender equitable for Singaporean eighth grade students, (2) if there is a higher level of gender equitability in students' attitudes towards mathematics and (3) how sociocultural factors influence mathematics achievement for Singaporean eighth grade students. This study is based on 5,923 Singaporean eighth grade students who participated in TIMSS 2011 assessment. The study found that there were no statistically significant gender differences in 'parental involvement in education' and 'teacher efficacy.' There were no statistically significant gender differences in students' attitudes of 'like learning mathematics,' and 'value learning mathematics'. A significant gender difference was identified for the attitude of 'confident with mathematics.' The boys displayed a higher level of confidence in mathematics than the girls consistent with other study findings for Asian students. The degree of effect from 'parental involvement in education,' 'teacher efficacy,' and 'confident with mathematics' on mathematics achievement are found to be stronger for girls than boys. The finding implies that girls' mathematics achievement can benefit from having more positive encouragement and involvement of parents and teachers and strengthening confidence in mathematics.

• 대한수학교육학회지:수학교육학연구
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.239-256
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• 2001

The notion of metaphor has been increasingly popular in research of mathematics education. In particular, metaphor becomes a useful unit for analysis to provide a profound insight into mathematical reasoning and problem solving. In this context, this paper takes metaphor as an analytic unit to examine the relationship between objectivity and subjectivity in mathematical reasoning. Specifically, the discourse analysis focuses on the code switching between literal language and metaphor in mathematical discourse. It is shown that the linguistic code switching is parallel with the switching between two different kinds of mathematical knowledge, that is, factual knowledge and mathematical imagination, which constitute objectivity and subjectivity in mathematical reasoning. Furthermore, the pattern of the linguistic code switching reveals the dialectical relationship between the two poles of mathematical reasoning. Based on the understanding of the dialectical relationship, this paper provides some educational implications. First, the code-switching highlights diverse aspects of mathematics learning. Learning mathematics is concerned with developing not only technicality but also mathematical creativity. Second, the dialectical relationship between objectivity and subjectivity suggests that teaching and teaming mathematics is socioculturally constructed. Indeed, it is shown that not all metaphors are mathematically appropriated. They should be consistent with the cultural model of a mathematical concept under discussion. In general, this sociocultural perspective on mathematical metaphor highlights the sociocultural organization of teaching and loaming mathematics and provides a theoretical viewpoint to understand epistemological diversities in mathematics classroom.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.199-222
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• 2009

As great attention is given to a high quality of English education in Korea, more and more in-service and pre-service English teachers are looking for an opportunity to study in an English speaking country to become better qualified teachers. However, after receiving a degree in an English speaking country, many teachers fail to apply what they have learned to their own teaching due to their tensions of identity, beliefs, knowledge, and professionalism within the changes of sociocultural settings. By using sociocultural theory as a theoretical framework, this paper explores how formal training and Ph.D. studies in the U.S. have influenced a Korean teacher educator in applying theory to practice in relation to her identity, beliefs, knowledge, and professionalism during 30 years of her teaching experience. Rather than facing tensions, the teacher educator has been willing to change her roles, broaden and deepen her beliefs in teaching and knowledge about theory of teaching and learning, and continue her professional development. Limitations and implications of the study are provided.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈C:초등수학교육
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.89-101
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• 1999

The reform movements of current mathematics education have based on several major ideas, in order to provide a new vision of the teaching and loaming of mathematics. Of the ideas, the motto of communication of mathematics appears to be a significant factor to change teaching practices in mathematics classroom. Through Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the psychological background is presented for both supporting the motto and extracting important suggestions of the reform of mathematics education. The development of higher mental functions is explained by internalization, semiotic mediation, and the zone of proximal development. Above all, emphasis is put on the concepts of scaffolding and inter subjectivity related to the zone of proximal development. Seven implications are proposed by Vygotsky's sociocultural theory for the new forms of the teaching and learning of mathematics.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.773-790
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• 2015

Conducted as an ethnographic examination of science teaching and learning in an Innovative Middle School in Korea, this study employs sociocultural theory to examine how structures afford and limit student participation in an innovative school designed to promote student-centered learning. Data includes teacher and student interviews, student responses to a questionnaire, classroom observations, and analysis of video recordings of ten lessons in two in two 8th grade science classes. Using structure|agency dialectic theory, we identify and describe some structures that afford and limit teacher and student agency at the micro (science classrooms), meso (school), and macro (Korean society) levels to raise some questions about current reform measures, such as innovation schools, that seek to position classroom teachers as agents for change in science education reform in Korea. Findings suggest that while teachers and school administrators play an essential role in structuring learning opportunities at the meso and micro levels, they have limited agency to address structural constraints originating at the macro-level, which can negatively impact teaching and learning in the science classroom. We offer implications for policy and practice and argue the need for more qualitative research, informed by sociocultural theory, to inform science education reform efforts in Korea.