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Analysis of the Awareness and Needs of Early Childhood Teachers for Developing of Young Children's Creativity Program Using Physical Computing

피지컬 컴퓨팅을 활용한 유아 창의성 프로그램 개발을 위한 유아교사의 인식 및 요구 분석

  • Park, Sun-Mi (Department of Child and Family Studies, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 박선미 (경상국립대학교 아동가족학과)
  • Received : 2021.03.30
  • Accepted : 2021.05.07
  • Published : 2021.05.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the awareness of early childhood teachers for early childhood creativity programs using physical computing in an effort to provide future direction for program development. The findings were as follows: First, 43.8 percent of teachers answered they were neutral about the need for these programs, while 40.5 percent replied these programs were necessary. Second, 73.8 percent thought the utilization of physical computing tools would be useful. Third, the largest group thought that the programs should be provided for five-year-olds. Regarding the frequency of programs, once or twice a week were considered most appropriate. Concerning the length of each activity, 20 to 30 minutes was identified as ideal, and study subjects preferred small group activities. In regard to the most effective theme for these programs, tools for daily life were considered best. As for educational content to be included in program planning, scientific inquiry and experiment were viewed as best, followed by the design/ production/utilization of creative works, game and play, and producing and playing musical instruments. Evaluation by a creativity test was chosen as the most desirable evaluation method.

본 연구는 피지컬 컴퓨팅을 활용한 유아 창의성 프로그램에 대한 유아교사의 인식과 요구를 분석하여 향후 프로그램 개발의 기초정보를 제공하고자 수행되었다. 본 연구를 위해 B시와 K도 소재 유치원 및 어린이집에 재직하고 있는 유아교사 210명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 피지컬 컴퓨팅을 활용한 유아 창의성 프로그램의 필요성에 대해 전체적으로는 보통이라는 응답이 43.8%로 가장 많았고, 다음으로 필요하다는 응답이 40.5%로 많았다. 둘째, 프로그램 운영 시 피지컬 컴퓨팅 도구를 활용하는 것이 도움이 되리라고 생각하는지에 대한 응답결과, 73.8%가 그렇다고 인식하였다. 셋째, 프로그램에 적절한 대상연령에 대해서는 만 5세를 대상으로 해야 한다는 인식이 가장 높게 나타났으며, 프로그램 운영 시 활동 실시 횟수는 주 1회와 주 2회가, 1회당 활동 시간은 20~30분이 가장 높게 나타났다. 프로그램 운영 시 적절한 그룹의 규모에 대해 소그룹별로 실시하는 것을 가장 선호하였고 프로그램 연계에 효과적인 생활주제로는 생활도구, 교통기관, 환경과 생활의 순으로 적절하다고 응답하였다. 프로그램 계획 시 포함되어야 할 교육내용으로는 과학적 탐구 및 실험, 창작물 설계 및 디자인/제작/활용, 게임 및 놀이, 악기 제작 및 연주의 순으로 적절하다고 인식하였다. 바람직한 평가방법으로는 창의성 검사 도구를 통한 평가가 가장 높은 비중을 나타냈다. 이러한 결과는 피지컬컴퓨팅을 활용한 유아 창의성 프로그램 개발의 방향 설정과 현장 적용을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

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Acknowledgement

이 논문은 2017년 대한민국 교육부와 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2017S1A5A2A01024946)

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