Teachers' Perceptions and Practices of STEAM Education in South Korea
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| Title: | Teachers' Perceptions and Practices of STEAM Education in South Korea |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Park, HyunJu, Byun, Soo-yong, Sim, Jaeho, Han, Hyesook, Baek, Yoon Su |
| Source: | EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education. Jul 2016 12(7):1739-1753. |
| Availability: | EURASIA. Gazi Egitim Fakultesi, K Blok 210, Teknikokullar, Ankara, 06500 Turkey. Tel: +90-312-202-8192; Fax: +90-312-222-8483; e-mail: editor.eurasiajournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ejmste.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Middle Schools Secondary Education Junior High Schools High Schools Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Art Education, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Practices, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Characteristics, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, High Schools, Barriers, Experienced Teachers, Gender Differences, Teaching Load, Financial Support, Regression (Statistics), Least Squares Statistics |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea |
| DOI: | 10.12973/eurasia.2016.1531a |
| ISSN: | 1305-8223 |
| Abstract: | This study examined teachers' perceptions and practices of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education in South Korea, drawing on a survey of teachers in STEAM model schools. Results showed that the majority of Korean teachers, especially experienced teachers and male teachers, had a positive view on the role of STEAM education. At the same time, Korean teachers highlighted various challenges in implementing STEAM education, such as finding time to carry out STEAM lessons, increased workloads, and lack of administrative and financial support. Our findings suggest that sufficient support from the government, the reconstruction of national curriculum, and significant changes in the national assessment system are needed to better promote STEAM education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 38 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1097719 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examined teachers' perceptions and practices of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education in South Korea, drawing on a survey of teachers in STEAM model schools. Results showed that the majority of Korean teachers, especially experienced teachers and male teachers, had a positive view on the role of STEAM education. At the same time, Korean teachers highlighted various challenges in implementing STEAM education, such as finding time to carry out STEAM lessons, increased workloads, and lack of administrative and financial support. Our findings suggest that sufficient support from the government, the reconstruction of national curriculum, and significant changes in the national assessment system are needed to better promote STEAM education. |
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| ISSN: | 1305-8223 |
| DOI: | 10.12973/eurasia.2016.1531a |
