초등 특수학급 교사의 개별화교육계획(IEP) 운영에 대한 인식 및 실태 조사 -부산지역 초등 특수학급을 중심으로-

Abstract

This research aims to explain how the elementary school teachers, who run special classes in Busan, perceive IEP and what the reality, problems, and possible improvements are for establishment and operation for IEP. The investigation was carried out by a series of surveys involving 333 special classes of elementary schools under Busan Office of Education. After processing the statistics, the result was as follows. First, the teachers of elementary special classes were found to be highly aware of the need and the concept of IEP itself. Also, as they answered that the purpose of IEP is to suit the handicapped children's special requirements and to systemize instruction, it has been investigated that there had been improvement in the teachers’ understanding of IEP. Second, the teachers evaluate IEP according to the checklist records. Third, the teachers coined the biggest problem of IEP as lack of organized materials. Other problems they faced were lack of technology, lack of time, and the lack of understanding of others around. The teachers saw the urgent need in reforming in areas at development of text books for special classes, expansion and popularization of learning materials, development of method to evaluate and assess, more opportunities for workshops, and help and exchange with other teachers.