期刊名称：Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education
印刷版ISSN：1305-8223
电子版ISSN：1305-8223
出版年度：2019
卷号：15
期号：9
页码：1-13
DOI：10.29333/ejmste/108482
出版社：Pamukkale Univ Dept Sci Education
摘要：The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of elementary school teachers
and the conditions within which they teach. This study is expected to contribute to the
preparation for the new technology demands of our rapidly changing society and the
recent changes made to the 2015 Revised National Curriculum aimed at Fostering
Creative-Convergence Human Resources in Korea. It is primarily expected to contribute
to the application of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics
(STEAM) education and Math-Focused STEAM education. For this purpose, we
surveyed 273 teachers of 24 public schools in Seoul and Gyunggido area. The results
showed that teachers recognized ‘convergence’ in STEAM education either as an
‘integrated approach’ in which specific subjects or topics are taught together or as a
‘convergent approach’ to teach together and further to a new one. In addition, positive
responses were shown towards Math-Focused STEAM education in terms of its
effectiveness on the education and needs of the students. The most significant problem
in terms of the school environment was the lack of preparation time provided,
materials, and educational resources. This study is expected to support the increased
application of Math-Focused STEAM education in the field, and thus to expand the
knowledge embodied in the subject of mathematics.
