경기도 교육협력사업 평가 연구 - 농어촌 소규모학교 살리기 지원사업을 중심으로

Abstract

Under the educational autonomy system having an independent education committee and educational superintendent, responsibility of the local government should be one of the most important factors in developing policy alternatives for local education finance. Since 2003, Gyeonggi Province, the local government, has developed and supported the educational-supporting program with a cooperation with Gyeonggi Province Office of Education, the local education authority. This program have been focused on 1) improving educational conditions of rural small-scale schools, 2) improving english communicative competence, 3) reinforcing science and industrial education preparing for a knowledge information based society, 4) solidifying fundamental science education, 5) activating vocational education, and 5) fostering an advanced educational welfare environment. In this study, this educational-supporting program, especially for rural small-scale schools case, is reviewed in terms of the decison-making process, progress, accomplishment, and satisfaction, and then the proposition for its promotion is suggested as well. This study proposes, first of all, that the education autonomy system should be implemented and work together with the cooperation of local government. Secondly, educational budget should be collected and distributed enough to provide quality education for all children. Thirdly, any level of the local government, or residents should have the process and procedures to take part in the decision-making process as a way of dealing with regional factors.