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Limits of STEAM Education and its Improvement Alternative : Based on the Viewpoints of STEAM Expert Teachers

STEAM 교육의 한계와 개선방향 -STEAM 교육 전문성을 가진 교사의 견해를 바탕으로-

  • Received : 2019.05.09
  • Accepted : 2019.09.11
  • Published : 2019.12.28
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Abstract

It is necessary to look at the essence of STEAM education from the viewpoint of the teacher who is the subject of education execution. We carry out questionnaires and telephone interviews for the purpose, definition, change, etc. of STEAM education from eight elementary, middle, and high teachers who are rich in policy and field application experience. As a result of the analysis, the purpose of the STEAM education that the specialists mentioned includes the active participation of the students. Most experts pointed out that the definition of STEAM education is ambiguous. So, it is necessary to express a clear goal of STEAM education. The category and level meaning "fields" from "a convergence of two or more fields" are not indicative definitions, but can be different depending on the situation, considering the context of activities and the level of students. The perception of the experts on framework may be a guide for STEAM education and stumbling block. It is necessary for "Context" to shift away from the emphasis on the real life connection and to the emphasis on the interest of the student and the guidance of the class. "Creative design" must be based on trial and error in the process of solving problems. "Emotional touch" needs to correct elements that cannot be observed, evaluated, and applied to lessons that are elements of emotional experience. As for the expansion of STEAM education, most expert teachers have recognized that STEAM education is becoming increasingly stable and that policy change has continued to slow the pace of stabilization.

2011년부터 시도된 STEAM 교육은 여전히 자생적 확산은 어려운 상태이다. STEAM 교육의 확산이 자율적으로 일어나지 않는데는 STEAM 교육의 정체성 부족과 이로 인한 교사들의 혼란, 정책의 변화로 인한 현실과의 괴리가 있기 때문이다. 따라서 교사들의 경험적 지식을 활용한 현장 적용에 관련된 연구에서 벗어나 주로 전문연구자들에 의해 이루어졌던 STEAM 교육에 대한 본질을 교육 실행의 주체인 교사의 눈에서 바라보고 한계와 방향성을 모색할 필요가 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 정책 경험과 현장 적용 경험이 모두 풍부한 8인의 초중고 교사로부터 STEAM 교육의 목적, 정의, 준거틀, 변화 등에 대한 설문 및 면담을 실시하였으며, 유형적 분석법을 사용하여 자료를 분석하였다. 분석 결과 STEAM 교육의 목적은 정책적인 목적보다는 교사 개인의 경험에 치중되어 있었으며, 이는 STEAM 교사의 실행 당위성을 감소시키므로, STEAM 교육의 목적을 교사가 직접 경험할 수 있는 융합적 사고력과 문제해결력에 대한 평가 방안이 제시되어야 한다. STEAM 교육의 정의에 사용된 '과학기술 기반' 과 '분야' 대한 단어의 수준 정립은 STEAM 교육의 목표가 명확해지고 꾸준하게 실행될 때 이루어질 수 있다. '과학기술 기반' 이라는 용어를 사용함으로써 교육과정을 넘어 융합 교육을 좀 더 수월하게 할 수 있도록 하였으며, '분야' 또는 '요소' 라는 용어는 정해진 기준 대신 학생들이 하는 활동의 맥락과 수준을 고려하여 상황에 맞게 변할 수 있다. 교수학습 준거틀은 STEAM 교육이 일관성을 유지시키는 가이드라인일 수 있으나 접근을 어렵게 하는 걸림돌이 될 수도 있으므로 좀 더 넓은 의미를 허용할 필요가 있다. 상황제시의 경우 학생의 흥미와 수업의 안내를 강조하고, 실생활 연계의 의미를 학생 수준에서 확대할 필요가 있으며, 창의적 설계는 산출물을 강조하는데서 벗어나 그 과정에 방점을 맞출 수 있도록 해야 하고, 감성적 체험은 현장의 적용 사례를 분석하여 의미와 정의를 수정할 필요가 있다. STEAM 교육이 교육과정에 포함되면서 확대되고는 있으나 여전히 초등에 머물고 있어 중등 교육과정의 편입이 무엇보다 중요하며 시도별 연수의 질 관리, 꾸준한 예산과 제도적 지원이 뒷받침되어야 STEAM 교육에 대한 확신이 높아지고 실행이 활성화될 것이다. 또한 이제까지 지속되는 수많은 STEAM 정책들의 피드백 과정이 보완되어야 수요자 중심의 STEAM 교육이 자리잡을 수 있을 것이다.

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