Development of STEAM Education Program using Drones in Social Studies and Legal Challenges

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study was conducted with the aim of finding ways to enhance value awareness and interest as well as convergence literacy in social studies education for learners. To this end, the STEAM education program was developed that utilizes the convergence with advanced science/technology called drones, focusing on social studies education and presented the legal challenges necessary to demonstrate its effectiveness. This program was applied to 47 fifth grade students at W Elementary School located in Ohio, USA, who are actively using STEAM education in school. The study has shown that the use of drones in social studies education has a positive influence on students' understanding of human-nature interactions and career choices, which have been geographic learning elements. It was also confirmed that it has a significant effect on items related to interest, value, self-concept, and self-efficacy in STEAM education. To sum up, the STEAM education program presented in this study is said to have sufficient effectiveness in terms of teaching and learning methodology in preparation for the future society. However, there are clear differences in the practical application of this program between the United States and South Korea. In conclusion, for this program to achieve practicality, it is essential to establish a legal framework to facilitate the commercial use of drones. Specifically, strengthening drone registration measures to enhance accountability while relaxing qualification requirements and reducing regulations to increase accessibility is necessary. Additionally, institutional measures should be put in place to support unforeseen accidents, which is expected to contribute to the program's practicality in educational settings.