정약용의 『아학편(兒學編)』에 나타난 아동교육관과 교육방법론

Abstract

Joseon’s education had limitations in that it was a one-sided educational content centered on the past and Neo-Confucianism. Past-centered education has brought about a predetermined educational goal of learning for the development of life, and one-sided education in Neo-Confucianism has exposed the limitations of encouraging conflict, rather than reflecting various demands of real society. In particular, in the late Joseon Dynasty, these problems in education became more prominent. Jeong Yak-yong’s “Ahakpyeon”(아학편) is a book with the intention of overcoming these problems. Jeong Yak-yong showed a practical educational view based on Sugichin in “Ahakpyeon”. In “Ahakpyeon” Jeong Yak-yong talked about human-centered education, education that prioritizes personality, and education that helps with real life. On the other hand, Jeong Yak-yong emphasized child-centered education, pointing out the problems of Cheonjamun as a textbook for children’s education in Ahakpyeon. The “Ahakpyeon” was thoroughly made of child-oriented textbooks. Jeong Yak-yong’s educational ideas began with correcting social ills in the late Joseon Dynasty and showed an attitude to maintain the traditional idea of studying abroad. We can find some of the answers to the most problematic things in the educational reality of our society now in Jeong Yak-yong’s educational ideas and educational methods.