Development of STEAM Program Based on Gamification for Students of Elementary School

게이미피케이션을 적용한 초등학생 융합인재교육(STEAM) 프로그램 개발

  • Kwak, Sojung (Department of Game Contents, Kimpo University) ;
  • Kwon, Jieun (Department of Intelligent Engineering Informatics for Human, Sangmyung University)
  • Received : 2018.12.12
  • Accepted : 2018.12.22
  • Published : 2018.12.31

Abstract

As the age that importance of convergence is bigger develops, there is growing different tries and changes in the education sector to train talents necessary for the future age. This paper is aimed at applying gamification factors that can attract elementary school students to participate in classes and cause interests as well as developing a STEAM program for elementary school students. Also, the purpose of this article is to propose educational values and possibility of the STEAM program which gamification factors applied to, and effective methods. For doing this, first, we conducted a study in relationship between the theological background and education on gamification factors based on literature surveys. Second, the STEAM program for elementary school students applying gamification factors and a program called 'My Little Building Forest' were developed. We made three-step contents for classes and activities and textbooks and kits and others with a theme, "principles of the cognitive science on depth perception". Third, developed programs apply to real classes as demonstrating them. We analyzed results through surveys on levels of satisfaction and interviews for teachers and others. Fourth, we discuss possibilities and values and limitations and others on the STEAM program applying gamification factors as we are based on results of analysis. We hope that we maximize impacts of the STEAM education through this education and contribute to train talents to lead age of the convergence.

융합이 중요시 되고 있는 시대가 발전함에 미래 시대에 필요한 인재를 양성하기 위해 교육 분야에서도 다양한 시도와 변화가 일어나고 있다. 본 논문은 초등학생을 위한 융합인재교육(STEAM) 프로그램을 개발하되, 수업에 참여를 유도하고 흥미를 유발할 수 있는 게이미피케이션(Gamification) 요소를 적용하고자 하였다. 또한, 개발한 프로그램을 수업에 직접 적용함으로써, 게이미피케이션 요소가 적용된 융합인재교육 프로그램의 교육적 가치와 가능성 및 효과적 방법을 제안하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위하여 첫째, 문헌조사를 기반으로 게이미피케이션의 메커니즘에 대한 이론적 배경과 교육과의 관계를 연구하였다. 둘째, 게이미피케이션 메커니즘을 적용한 초등학생 대상 융합인재교육 프로그램, '나의 꼬마 빌딩 숲'을 개발하였다. 깊이 지각에 대한 인지과학의 원리를 주제로 3차시에 해당하는 수업 내용과 활동 및 교재와 키트 등을 제작하였다. 셋째, 개발된 프로그램을 실제 학급에 시범적으로 적용하여 만족도 조사 및 교사 인터뷰 등을 통해 결과를 분석하였다. 넷째, 분석 결과를 바탕으로 게이미피케이션 요소을 적용한 융합인재교육 프로그램에 대한 가능성과 가치, 한계점 등을 논한다. 이러한 교육을 통해 융합인재교육의 효과를 극대화시키고, 융합 시대를 선도할 인재를 양성하는데 기여할 것으로 기대한다.

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