중등 기술교과 교육과정 개선을 위한 국제 비교 연구

Abstract

This study aims to compare the curriculum in education of technology in Korea with those in Japan and USA that have long histories, have clarified the academic system, and have influenced in the field of education of technology; as a result, this study provides developmental ways for education of technology in Korea. Through the comparison and analysis of the object, the content, the system and the evaluation of education, this study gets following results. First of all, the object in education of technology in korea was lack in providing abilities to solve problems, creativities and self-expression abilities. Second, education of technology in Korea focuses on technology itself while the education in Japan has an emphasis on life technology and the education in USA deals with general areas of technology such as logistics of production, product management, safety habit, good use of leisure and mathematical ability. Third, lecture was mostly used as an education method of technology. In particular, Korea is inclined to depend on the traditional method in lecturing, whereas Japan and USA have applied actual training in the technology class. Fourth, Korea depends on accomplishment test such as a regular test(theory and practical test), while Japan and USA have done irregular and comprehensive test to promote the qualities of classes.