특수교육기관의 지역적 불균형에 대한 분석: 서울특별시를 중심으로

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the variables related to regional imbalances in special education institutions, to cluster the variables related to regional imbalances, and to analyze the differences among clusters. Method: For the study, 2018 Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Special Education Statistics' was used. The variables such as gender, course, disability area, commuting to school time, and commuting to school method were analyzed for frequency, cross analysis and reliability analysis, and cluster analysis. In addition, for the classification by the variables, the student density index, school density index, and long-distance commuting ratio were calculated. Results: Counties in Seoul were classified into external inflow type, external outflow type, student phalanx type, complex type, external inflow type, and long-distance commuting to school type according to the classified clusters. Each cluster was found to be different in areas of availability, school course, communicating to school method, and communicating to school time. Conclusion: It is necessary to discuss ways to resolve overcrowded classes and long-distance commuting to school through the establishment of special schools, and to fundamentally resolve the imbalanced establishment of special schools. In particular, it is urgent to revise the law to secure the site for the establishment of a special school, and it is necessary to discuss various types of special schools such as the attached special schools and small special schools. In the follow-up studies, it is necessary to analyze not only the location analysis of the physical environment using location quotient, but also the psychological environment related to the criteria for diagnosis of special needs students, policies related to student acceptance, and cooperation with local residents.