디지털 한국어 교재 개발을 위한 기초 연구

Abstract

As a basic study for the establishment of a digital education environment in the Korean language education field, this study aims to provide a foundation for the development of digital Korean language textbooks. For this, observations were made of the actual composition of digital textbooks being used in schools, and based on these, the structure of digital textbooks was presented. Additionally, through learners’ needs analysis, the need and direction for digital Korean language textbooks were confirmed. Digital textbooks add the characteristics of digital media to paper textbooks, aiding in the provision of practical and significant language learning experiences; they are also significant in that they promote self-directed learning and interaction. Observations of the actual compositions of digital textbooks being used in domestic middle and high schools show that according to functions and purposes, the digital textbook structure could be largely designed as a teaching and learning material, for evaluation and learning management, learning expansion, and digital interaction. Based on this structure, survey questions were composed, learners’ needs analysis was conducted, and confirmations were made regarding the need of the digital Korean language textbooks for learners, as a teaching and learning material, for evaluation and learning, and for digital interaction. Survey results showed that most learners showed positive responses towards the use of digital Korean language textbooks and high expectations towards the provision of abundant teaching and learning material and self- directed learning. Through such results, verifications were made of the need for digital Korean language textbooks that can overcome the limitations of existing paper textbooks and that can satisfy a new generation of learners who are digital natives.