정신지체 특수학교 고등부 과학 교과교육 실태 조사

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the actual status of educational curriculum on science subject in the high schools for students with intellectual disabilities to provide foundational data that would be needed for the improvement of science education in special education. A total of 88 science teachers from 31 high schools for students with intellectual disabilities answered the survey. According to the key findings, many of teachers were not satisfied with science education partly due to lacks of science facilities, teaching skills, and students’ understanding and improving levels. Second, many of teachers perceived science education could improve students adaptational skills for daily life. Third, there were limited numbers of teachers who were specialized in science. Fourth, teachers were not satisfied with science textbooks which were not fit for individualized instruction. Fifth, they used both whole class lecture and individualized instruction. Finally, science teachers asked for more modernized science classrooms which are well equipped with safe facilities for students with intellectual disabilities.