Korean Journal of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회지)

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
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Nutrition teacher's perception and current status of nutrition education for free learning semester program: a preliminary study

자유학기제 도입에 따른 영양교육의 현황 및 영양교사의 인식에 관한 예비조사연구

  • Mi Joo Park (Chonnam National University) ;
  • Jeong-Hwa Choi (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Keimyung University) ;
  • Young-Ran Heo (Division of Food and Nutrition, Research Institute for Human Ecology, Chonnam National University)
  • 박미주 (전남대학교 교육대학원 영양교육전공) ;
  • 최정화 (계명대학교 식품영양학전공) ;
  • 허영란 (전남대학교 식품영양과학부 및 생활과학연구소)
  • Received : 2023.01.09
  • Accepted : 2023.02.20
  • Published : 2023.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the current status of nutrition education via a free learning semester program (NE). The understanding of the program, the potential difficulties, and future initiatives for NE improvement were also investigated. Methods: A total number of 161 nutrition teachers from Gwangju and Jeonnam filled in a questionnaire and participated in this survey, which was performed from July to August 2019. Results: Our results showed that 8.1% of the nutrition teachers had taught nutrition education in free learning semester programs. The most frequently implemented model was subject selection, followed by club activities. Most of the nutrition teachers comprehended the purpose of NE. The attitude of nutrition teachers to NE differed by the understanding of its purpose. Positive attitude was evident due to a better understanding of the purpose by nutrition teachers. Nutrition teachers reported the most common difficulties of NE were the lack of preparation due to the heavy workload and the lack of a standard running program. The most effective method of NE was the activity classes. The experience of practicing NE influenced the choice of contents for each operating model. Nutrition teachers that were experienced in NE conducted via free learning semester programs preferred the selected topics model, but those without experience chose the career search model. Conclusions: Although some obstacles exist, nutrition teachers had a positive attitude and perceived well the importance of NE. Therefore, the awareness for the significance of NE of nutrition teachers needs to be improved. For better NE practice, it is necessary to reduce/ manage the workload of general food service. Furthermore, the development of standard running and promotion programs, and teacher training programs should be ensured.

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