Curricular significance of grades and subjects cluster in the Korean National Curriculum

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-70
Author(s):  
Hoo-Jo Hong
Keyword(s):  
National Curriculum

The purpose of this study was to examine the changes and trends of physical education curriculum and suggest educational implications for elementary fitness education. Data which were collected from PENC(Physical Education National Curriculum) and research reports were analyzed according to 1) objectives, 2) contents, 3) teaching methods and evaluations. The findings suggest that 1) objectives of PENC was changed from second order and ultimate objectives to instrumental objectives, 2) contents of PENC was changed from play and exercise-oriented to activity-oriented. 3) teaching methods of PENC was changed from passive assessment and prescriptions to self-oriented practice and check. Evaluations was changed from objective fitness testing to process-based comprehensive evaluation. Building on these key findings, the implications for elementary fitness education are as follows: First, elementary fitness education should be strengthened to enhance lifelong healthy life style for learners. Second, elementary fitness education should takes into account more learner’s interest and growth level. Third, elementary fitness education should be taught and evaluate students to continue to participate in activities of their own willingness.

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Mirim Park ◽  
Kyunghwan Jang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Fitness Education ◽  
Education Data ◽  
Educational Implications ◽  
Healthy Life Style
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