한일 양국의 官報를 통해서 본 초등교육정책

Abstract

We found the following by examining how the characteristics of elementary education have changed over time: We studied government policy in S. Korea and Japan by 1) examining the way fundamental education is enhanced, 2) counteracting information-oriented society, and 3) supporting personality education. First, we examined the fundamental education enhancement policies of S. Korea and Japan. Japan focuses on shifting their education system to encourage each individual’s talent. However, S. Korea has promoted discussion and computer in their education, but not only knowledge based.Second, we examined the information-oriented counteraction policies of S. Korea and Japan. Regarding Japan, their policy is called the Millennium Project, while S. Korea has the Education Information-Oriented Total Development Plan. Both countries built a system in which educators and students use computers and the Internet for their learning environment.Third, we examined the personality education support policy in S. Korea and Japan. In Japan’s case, not only do they instill moral education in schools, but also they aim to be more responsive to students’ problem behaviors by facilitating extra curriculum. S. Korea’s case, they are trying to reinforce personality education by enhancing their existing curriculum.