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An Application and Educational Outcomes of e-PBL (e-Project-based Learning) to University Forest Education

대학 산림교육의 웹기반 프로젝트 학습법(e-PBL) 적용 사례와 학습성과

  • Lee, Songhee (Department of Forest Science, Sangji University) ;
  • Lee, Jaeeun (Department of Adult Learning and Counselling, Sangji University) ;
  • Kang, Hoduck (Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Dongguk University) ;
  • Yoon, Tae Kyung (Department of Forest Science, Sangji University)
  • 이송희 (상지대학교 산림과학과) ;
  • 이재은 (상지대학교 생애개발상담학과) ;
  • 강호덕 (동국대학교 바이오환경과학과) ;
  • 윤태경 (상지대학교 산림과학과)
  • Received : 2021.02.15
  • Accepted : 2021.05.10
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

This study applied the e-PBL (e-Project-based learning) method for "Urban Forest Management" courses in the Department of Forest Science at S University to progress in university forest education. e-PBL effectively motivates self-directed learning, problem-solving, communication skills, and learners' responsibility by enabling them to choose, design, and perform their projects. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, learners were encouraged to use online media to carry out projects and submit presentations for the campus forest. Learners' educational effects were subsequently investigated through a five-point Likert scale. This study discovered a positive effect on learners' motivation and interest (4.17) through e-PBL. Learners responded that e-PBL also helped their understanding regarding the subject (4.17). In addition, this study provided evidence that the e-PBL method was helpful in problem-solving (4.25), communication (4.33), and decision-making skills (4.21). According to learners' responses, there are positive indications that learners were satisfied with e-PBL. Learners responded that interactions and communications with team members could improve their understanding of the subject. Hence, there is scope for improving an efficient and successful e-PBL model suitable for university forest education by providing more efficient instructional time management, e-PBL method guidelines, and institutional support.

본 연구는 대학 산림교육 발전을 목적으로 S 대학교 산림과학과 4학년 "도시림관리학 및 실습" 전공과목에 e-PBL (e-Project-based learning) 학습법을 적용한 사례를 소개한다. 특히 2020년 코로나-19 확산으로 비대면 학사 운영 상황에서 학습자들은 온라인 매체를 주로 활용하여 학교숲을 대상으로 프로젝트를 수행하고 결과물을 발표하였다. 학습자 중심의 e-PBL 학습법은 학습자들이 프로젝트 주제를 직접 선정하고 수행함으로써 자기주도학습, 문제해결능력과 의사소통능력 및 책임감 등을 향상시킬 수 있다. 학습자들의 e-PBL 학습성과에 대해 5점 리커트 척도를 이용하여 조사한 결과, 학습자들은 e-PBL 학습법을 통해 동기부여 및 흥미를 유발할 수 있었으며(4.17점), 전공지식에 대한 이해도를 높일 수 있었다(4.17점). 또한, 학습자들은 의사소통능력(4.33점), 문제해결능력(4.25점), 의사결정능력(4.21점)을 향상시킬 수 있었다고 응답하는 등 전반적으로 e-PBL 학습법에 대해 만족하였다. 특히 학습자들은 팀원들과 밀접한 의사소통과 상호협력이 문제 및 전공지식에 대한 이해력 향상에 효과적이었다고 응답하였다. 향후 산림교육에 적합한 e-PBL 학습모델을 개발이 필요하며, 효율적 수업시간의 운영과 e-PBL 학습법 지침 및 제도적 지원이 마련됨으로써 보다 효율적이고 성공적인 산림교육의 발전을 기대한다.

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본 연구는 국토교통부/국토교통과학기술진흥원의 지원으로 수행되었음(과제번호 20UMRG-B158194-01).

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