The purpose of this research is to look for the solutions to the problems in the curriculum and environment of Korean language schools based on the given condition of the state of Florida. In this research, two kind of methods were used to fulfill the...
The purpose of this research is to look for the solutions to the problems in the curriculum and environment of Korean language schools based on the given condition of the state of Florida. In this research, two kind of methods were used to fulfill the purpose: questionnaire and interview. These methods showed us the real picture of curriculum of the schools as follow: ?The aims: A reasonable command of Korean and establishing a Korean Identity?Curriculum fields: Korean language including the history and culture of Korea?Text books: Selecting Korean for Korean language schools?Levels for stage: Basic, beginner, intermediate, and advanced level?Time allotment standards: Average 86 hours per year?Evaluation: Using diagnostic, formative, and program evaluation According to the opinions of teachers of the schools, Korea government has to revise the text books and develop the tools for the evaluation for the schools. To implement the curriculum properly, the government has to solve other problems with these tasks, for example preparing incentives for teacher and planning for teacher training, supporting the equipments and finance, and being made public the information about the schools. These problems are expected to be solved shortly.