특수학교 에듀케어반의 효율적인 운영방안 모색을 위한 기초연구- 서울특별시를 중심으로 -

Abstract

Edu-care classes of special schools in Seoul were first introduced as a delivery model of special education. However, in spite of it needs of spreading and deepening in future, studies related to its efficient operation was very few. The purpose of this study was to provide preliminary data on the needs of edu-care class teachers and parents and the realities of them located in Seoul in order to operate them more efficiently. These results of the study were as follows: First, edu-care classes of special schools in Seoul were being operated for its purpose of development for the whole person. The classes were provided on school days in each term and vacation period for free and, on the average, 2.34 teachers who have nursery teacher licenses were teaching mainly about life skills to 6.72 students per class. Second, common needs of edu-care class teachers and parents were to operate edu-care classes on an enlarged scale, to have independent rooms, to support students with disabilities with customized programs, and to develop various programs. Third, principal needs of teachers were to secure their experties in education, to guarantee of their job status, to intensify job training. Finally, main needs of parents were to stress nursery, to prepare various teaching material, to operate class time flexibly, and to employ competent teachers.