• 경영과학
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.35-56
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• 2017

Technology innovations have been accelerating changes across industries and intensifying competition. Enterprises are therefore required to continuously secure their internal and external competitiveness. Based on the principle that core competencies of a firm are essential to its competitiveness, many research studies have been conducted to figure out the effect of core competencies to business performance. However, individual research works considered a part of core competencies or limited to a specific industry, which means that their findings may differ when additional core competencies are included in their analysis. After re-establishing the definition of each core competency from literature review, this study comprehensively investigated the effect relationship among core competencies and business performance. Structural equation modeling and multiple regression analysis with 421 survey respondents from various industries were conducted for our empirical study.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.535-547
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• 2014

이 연구의 목적은 영국, 호주, 뉴질랜드, 캐나다 온타리오주, 싱가포르 및 우리나라의 과학교과 핵심역량에 대한 동향을 조사하여 과학교육을 통해 기를 수 있는 핵심역량이 무엇인가을 알아보는 것이었다. 또한, 현장 과학교사들이 핵심역량 기반의 과학수업에 대해 어떻게 인식하고 있는지를 탐색하고, 특히 최근 핵심역량 기반의 과학교육과정을 접한 경기도 지역 교사들이 어떻게 인식하고 있는지를 알아보는것이었다. 외국의 역량 기반 과학과 교육과정을 탐색하기 위해 각종 문헌연구를 실시하였으며, 현장 과학교사들의 인식 조사를 위해, 135명의 초 중 고등학교 교사들에게 설문을 실시하였다. 외국의 역량기반 과학과 교육과정 탐색 결과, 각 국가들의 공통적인 특징으로 '범교과 역량과의 연계', '과학 내용과 과학 활동의 결합', '의사소통 능력중시', '역량별 성취 수준 제시' 등이 나타났다. 또한, 각국에서 강조하는 과학과 핵심역량으로는, '비판적 사고력', '창의적 사고력', '문제해결력', '탐구능력', '의사소통능력', '문화적 이해력', '학문간 통합능력', '적용능력', '개인적 역량과 사회적 역량'이 있었다. 현장 과학교사들은 현재 핵심역량에 대한 인지정도 및 과학수업에서의 실행 정도는 보통으로 생각하고 있었으나, 가르쳐야 한다는 움직임과 가르칠 의사에는 긍정적인 인식을 보임으로써, 필요성에 대해서는 공감하고 있었다. 중요한 핵심역량으로는, 초 중 고 세 학교급 모두에서 '창의적 사고력', '문제 해결력', '탐구 능력'을 꼽았으며, 교육 요구도가 가장 높은 역량은 '창의적 사고력'이었다. 경기도 지역의 교사들이 다른 일반지역의 교사들보다 핵심역량에 대한 인지정도가 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 핵심역량 기반의 과학 수업이 과학적 태도와 의사소통능력 형성에 큰 도움이 된다고 보았다. 그러나 수업 운영 방법에 익숙하지 않은 점, 많은 수업 준비시간 등을 어려운 점으로 꼽았다.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.63-73
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• 2018

This research aims to analyze core competencies of engineering students in Korea as well as to explore the application plans of extracurricular activities(hereafter, ECA) and programs in order to enhance their core competencies. Participation in ECA has long been recognized as having positive benefits and impacts upon students. To achieve the purpose of this study, first, we investigated whether there were differences between core competencies in undergraduates according to majors, gender and grades. 'Core competencies', first introduced in management theory as 'core competency' can be defined as personal attributes or underlining characteristics, capable of delivering a role or job. 'Core competencies' has received particular attention in recent years and there has been much related research (domestic and foreign) combined with diverse factors. However, few studies have addressed the question on engineering student's core competencies as well as the ways of their enhancement. This study was conducted with a total of 286 students, and core competencies have been measured online, through K-CESA. Our findings show that firstly, there were significant differences in undergraduate students' core competencies by majors. Engineering students scored significantly lower in core competencies overall. Second, there was no significant difference in students' core competencies by gender and grade. Third, there was a significant correlation among components of core competencies. Finally, there was a significant correlation between core competencies and grades(GPA, grades in major subject & liberal arts subject), rather levels in the correlation were low. Furthermore, the study suggested that the appropriate application of extracurricular activities would enhance core competencies of students.

• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.346-355
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• 2017

The 2015 revised national science curriculum encourages students to cultivate the science core competencies such as scientific thinking, science process skills, scientific problem-solving ability, scientific communication skill, scientific participation and lifelong learning ability. To fill this purpose, we practiced science writing classes based on core competencies and examined the effect of its application. The target unit was 'weather and our life', 'acid and base', 'speed of an object', and 'structure and function of our body' in the fifth grade of elementary school. The results were as follows. First, it was proven that science writing activities based on core competencies did not help improving science process skills of learners. Second, it had a significant effect on the improvement of the learner's self-directed learning ability, in particular, owner spirit, meta cognition and information search. Third, this strategy for science writing changed learners' scientific attitude positively. The above-mentioned results show that this science writing classes can be applicable as one of effective methods in cultivating science core competencies.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.414-424
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• 2022

Objectives: This study was established to ascertain the requirements and implementation of core competencies for employees of the a workers' health center. Methods: The study consisted of a four-step process: a literature review, focus group interviews, expert opinions, and a questionnaire. The survey was conducted online among 119 employees of the National Workers' Health Center. Results: As a result of the research, eleven core competencies and 37 sub-competencies were derived in three areas: Competence as a social worker, competence to perform duties, and competence for maintaining expertise. The key demands for core competencies were "health consultation" and "understanding of small businesses.". They responded that they needed to "maintain an ethical attitude" and "consult on workers' health.". The largest score difference between core competency requirements and competency implementation was "collaboration with the community.". Conclusions: It is necessary to increase competencies not only for competencies with high core requirements, but also for relatively low competencies. In addition, efforts should be made to improve the core competencies of the employees of the Workers' Health Center to effectively respond to changes in the industrial structure and crises such as COVID-19.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제67권4호
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• pp.271-280
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 실감형 콘텐츠를 활용한 메타인지 학습전략 기반 화학 프로그램이 예비 교사의 창의적 사고역량 및 과학과 핵심 역량에 미치는 효과와 이에 대한 인식을 조사하는데 목적이 있다. 특히, 메타인지를 강화시키는 전략을 도입하여 프로그램의 효과를 더욱 향상시키고자 하였다. 참가자는 새로 개발한 화학 프로그램을 적용 받는 실험반과 실감형 콘텐츠와 메타인지 전략을 포함하지 않은 일반적인 수업을 적용 받는 전통반으로 분류하였다. 두 집단 모두에게 프로그램 적용 전과 적용 후 설문을 실시하여 메타인지 역량과 창의적 사고역량 및 과학과 핵심역량의 변화 정도를 측정하였다. 또한 메타인지 역량과 과학과 핵심역량이 창의력 사고역량에 미치는 영향에 대해 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 실험반의 메타인지 역량, 창의적 사고역량 하위요소 중 적절성과 합리성, 과학과 핵심 역량 중 과학적 참여 및 평생 학습 능력을 제외한 모든 하위요소가 유의하게 향상되었다. 또한 메타인지 역량 중 메타인지적 지식, 과학과 핵심역량 중 과학적 탐구능력과 과학적 사고력이 창의적 사고역량에 영향을 미친다는 결과가 도출되었다. 결과를 통해 창의력 사고역량의 향상을 위해 메타인지 학습전략을 접목시킨 실감형 콘텐츠 개발이 필요하며 이를 활용할 수 있는 학습모형 및 프로그램 개발이 필요하다는 시사점을 얻었다.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.3-20
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• 2021

As we have become more interested in 'competency' that means ability to do something around the world, the competency of the best performers has also been introduced in the university curriculum as a concept of core competency. Research continues on why this competency-based education is needed compared to existing academic-oriented education, how it can be introduced into existing curricula, and how it can be developed and evaluated in detail. This study develops and validates core competency assessment tools that can diagnose core competencies of engineering students. Therefore, this research paper conducted a literature review related to core competencies and also core competency assessment tools of university students. It seeks to explore the implications of core competency assessment tools for engineering students and then lay the foundation for competency-based teaching and learning at engineering colleges. And also it defines the concepts of core competencies and each core competency of engineering students through prior research analysis of competence, core competence, and core competence of university students. The primary core competency assessment tool consisted of sub-factors and questions of core competencies. It were modified through the expert validation of the primary one and then it was used as a core competency assessment tools for preliminary investigation. The core competency assessment tools for engineering students are consisted of 6 competencies, 22 sub-factors, and 91 questions. There are core competencies as follows: engineering basic competencies, major engineering competencies, self-management competencies, communication competencies, interpersonal competencies, global competencies. The preliminary survey was conducted on 426 engineering students attending the Engineering Education FESTA 2019. The preliminary findings were derived by conducting exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, question characteristics analysis, and reliability analysis for validation. The core competency assessment tools developed through this study can be used to verify the effectiveness of the curriculum and programs for students at engineering colleges. In addition, the developed core competencies, sub-factors, and questions can be utilized in a series of courses that design, conduct, and evaluate engineering curricula and programs as competency-based curriculum. The significance of this study is to lay the groundwork for providing competency-based education engineering students to develop core competencies.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.77-84
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• 2018

Purpose - The aim of this study was to analyze the educational needs of distribution company salespeople in core competencies for convergence and their general perception of convergence education. Furthermore, this study provides basic data on core competencies for convergence needed by them. Research design, data, and methodology - A survey was conducted on 104 distribution company salespeople who worked near Seoul, Korea to analyze the perceptions of their educational needs in core competencies for convergence education, according to their socio-demographic characteristics. The socio-demographic characteristics were gender, age, workplace size, education background, work experience and business category. The questionnaire consisted of demographic factors (7 questions), general perception of convergence education (5 questions), perception of importance of core competency for distribution company salespeople (9 questions), and current perception of distribution company salespeople on core competency of convergence workers (9 questions). Park et al.(2014)'s categorization of convergence core competencies was used: Cognitive convergence (creative thinking, critical thinking and understanding of convergence knowledge), convergence performance (problem solving, communications, collaboration and application of convergence tools) and attitude toward convergence (empathy and responsibility). Data was collected through an independent sample of t-tests and a one-way analysis of variance and the Borich Needs Assessment Model was used to identify the educational needs of distribution company salespeople in the core competencies of convergence education. Results- The results show that the subjects recognized the need for convergence education to be high among the general perceptions. The perception scores for workers of different backgrounds only varied according to the size of the business. Moreover, the results of the educational needs analysis and the ranks of the required core competencies of convergence workers by the subjects were as follows: 1. convergence knowledge understanding competency, 2. creative thinking competency, 3. convergence tool application competency, 3. communications competency, 4. problem solving competency, 5. collaboration competency, 6. critical thinking competency, 7. empathy competency, 8. responsibility competency. Conclusions - This study highlights the necessity of developing university curriculum that can nurture the core competencies of conversion education reflecting distribution company salespeople's requests as well as cultivating qualified convergence workers required by distribution company workers.

• 공학교육연구
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.35-50
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify the core competencies of graduate students at A research university in the context of graduate education in science and engineering, and to develop and validate a diagnostic tool to measure them. To achieve the research objectives, first, 6 factors and 18 sub-competencies of core competencies were derived based on a review of domestic and foreign studies, cases of excellent research-centered overseas universities, and interviews with members of A University. Second, a theoretical model was constructed by deriving behavioral indicators based on the core competencies and sub-competencies, and a preliminary survey was conducted on 188 graduate students of University A to verify the statistical validity of the theoretical model. Results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the core competencies of graduate students at A research university consisted of 6 factors, 16 sub-competencies, and 77 items. Specifically, it included "Independent research capability(13 items)", "Social Entrepreneurship(10 items)", "Academic agility(15 items)", "Ingenious Challenges(15 items)", "Collegial Collaboration(9 items)", and "Mueunjae leadership(15 items)". This study contributes to the development of theories related to core competencies of graduate students in science and engineering, and has practical significance as a basis for a data-driven competency-based graduate education system.

• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.426-441
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was getting the information for successful application to the national curriculum and students' core competencies enhancement, through investigation about competencies discussed in 2015 revised national curriculum development process and analysis about perception of 150 elementary school teachers in study. The results were as follows : Communication skill is considered to be the most important. Thinking ability what has been important traditionally is the middle of the rankings. Elementary school teachers think that a competency is specific to a subject. From this point of view, Creative/Scientific Problem-Solving Ability is the most important in science. They think that the enhancing of the ability of inquiry performance is highlighted in current science class. On elementary school teachers' awareness, inquiry model is the most effective in enhancing of scientific thinking and the ability of inquiry performance. And STS instruction model is in the other. PBL learning model and experimental inquiry model is the most effective in enhancing a competency has the highest feasibility like scientific thinking or the ability of inquiry performance.