비인가 대안학교의 ‘제주살이’에 관한 사례연구

Abstract

Background: Alternative education, which seeks and implements alternatives to education, is facing a crisis. Most nonaccredited alternative schools are unable to fill the number of students enrolled, and some schools are having to consider their survival. Identifying how to increase students' growth potential and life capabilities in nonaccredited alternative schools is important in seeking ways to develop alternative education. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the key features of ‘Jeju Sali’ at Byopssi School, a nonaccredited alternative school. Methodology: This study was conducted using a case study method. In this study, the lives and activities of youth and teachers who participated in ‘Jeju Sali’ in 2021 were studied, and data were mainly collected using observations and interviews. The research period was from July 2021 to May 2022. Findings: The key features of ‘Jeju Sali’ were as follows: ‘growing through physical and psychological independence’, ‘living by leading one another’, ‘learning life through work’, ‘living as a member of the community’, ‘living ecologically’, ‘A school where chance encounters are planned and youth can stay’. Conclusions: ‘Developmental relationship between work and education in life’, ‘peer-centered community of practice’, ‘device for youth’s proactive choice and participation’, and ‘teacher providing an educational environment’ are necessary for increasing youth’s growth potential and life capabilities.