자기실현의 관점에서 본 융합교육: 중용을 중심으로

Abstract

This study aims to clarify values of convergence education and to present a direction for it based on the self-realizing nature of Zhong-Yong(中庸), which is an Eastern classic, in combination with convergence elements, a major issue of contemporary education. Self-realizing educational content of the Zhong-Yong idea—establishment of self-fundamental(mean of Zhong-Yong), equity of self-regulation(mean of Zhong-He), and justification of self-conduct(mean of Shi-Zhong)—are interpreted in the context of Zhong-Yong and viewed as a basis for self-identity and self-subjectivity. In addition, the attitude toward life to select and maintain goodness throughout everyday life in pursuit of honesty and truthfulness, which are core values of the idea of Zhong-Yong, is related to the practice of morally upright behaviors. A truthful and honest attitude toward life induces proper changes in and out of an individual, self-realization, and beneficial effects not only on oneself but also others and communities. In order to help develop a bond in the social network and to maintain orderly relationships, Zhong-Yong presents five ethical principles to be followed universally by humans and practical virtues to realize them—Zhi(知)･Ren(仁)･Yong(勇)[三達德]. The convergence education suggested by 「2015 Revised Education Curriculum」 presents a system that seeks harmony and balance between the grounding of humanities and science technology. At present, however, the convergence education is in a quite different direction from that originally intended. With the thinking of humanities neglected, only science technology is emphasized. This phenomenon is observed in the trend of ‘convergence education=STEAM(Science･Technology･Engineering･Arts･Mathematics) education’. The idea of Zhong-Yong is a driving force to lead the convergence education to the originally intended direction while maintaining harmony and balance of ‘imagination of humanities and creative power of science technology’ that it ultimately pursues.