국내 가드닝 교육의 실태와 개선방안에 관한 연구 - 시민 및 전문가 설문조사를 중심으로-

Abstract

The aim of this research is for the training of professional gardeners equipped with adequate knowledge and systematic training of private gardeners for the public. This research was carried out by literature review and standardized questionnaire survey to collect data. Through this research, it was recommended as following. It is strongly recommended to provide incentive to the gardening related authentic certificate programs and certification holders. The educational curriculum should have progressive schedule of class work, provide the adequate place and facility for the practical training, and a good length of training rather than too much schedule packed in a short period. Not only for those retired elderly but also for those socially active middle aged, and the ladies with strong concern on local improvement should be given the opportunity to take a training of professional gardening. The gardening program is strongly recommended to run in conjunction of gardens or arboreta where practical training will take place community, educational institutions such as school system, college where they can provide both indoor class and practical volunteer work. The public organization should develope and operate the internet based system of stockpiling and sharing information to provide technical and scientific support to public and encourage to actively involve in exchanging their volunteer work experience and knowledge on individual gardening.