국립세종수목원 교육·체험프로그램 운영을 위한 세종시 교사들의 요구도 조사

Abstract

This research aims to provide baseline data for designing an effective operating method of Sejong National Arboretum by investigating responses of educators from various levels of schools including preschools located in Sejong regarding such aspects as forms of participation, purposes of visitation, and suggestions for future improvement. The survey targeted two hundred educators currently working in schools located in Sejong through the Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City Office of Education website for one month (March 2019). 183 out of 200 responses were analyzed using SPSS ver 20.0. The analysis excluded 17 responses that did not meet the criteria of completion. Multiple choice questions were analyzed using chi-Square Independent Test and cross analysis. The statistical significance of different levels of education was evaluated through one-way ANOVA. The results of the analysis indicated that each school provides 2~5 off campus activities to students, dedicating 2.5 hours on average per each event. The most preferred topic of off-campus activity was “nature and the environment,” taking 47% of the total share. There was a significant difference among grade levels regarding the purpose of visiting the arboretum at the significance level of 95%. The development of various programs ranked first place among suggestions for increasing participation rate, followed by instructor training and convenient transportation. There was not any significant difference among grade levels regarding this question. The most preferred operating method in terms of season, duration, and the method of registration was Spring (56.3%), 2 hours (48.6%), and advance registration (85.2%). The most preferred activity format in terms of grouping, size of the group, location, and teaching method was grouping within the same grade (55.2%), 20~25 people per group (29.7%), a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (54.6%), and hands on activities (84.7%). 47% of the responses showed a positive reaction toward nighttime activities. As 57.1% of negative responses expressed safety concerns, designing a specific safety guideline for the nighttime operation would improve the nighttime experience in general. The result of this research will become baseline data for establishing the direction of the future development of Sejong National Arboretum.