다중지능 이론과 교육과정 개발 = Multiple Intelligences Theory and Curriculum Development

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The conviction that Howard Gardner`s Multiple Intelligences Theory could alleviate the problems infesting Korean education initiated this study. Accordingly, the purposes of the research are to develop curriculum based on Multiple Interlligences Theory, to use new assessment approaches to verify the feasibility of applying the theory in the elementary school and to study its implications to education in Korea. In terms of curriculum development, Fogarty`s Tandem Model was selceted to create integrating curriculum. Under the high level theme of us the generative theme structure included sub-themes such as change, nature, travel and reflections. A curriculum realted with Teaching for Understanding was also developed. In the area of assessment, the study analyzed th eassessment content according to learning goals and instruments for fair assessment. The research was conducted over a three years period, which included activities ranging from currciculum development, implementation, and assessment. Three hundred twenty elementary school students in the first or second grades participated in research, which applied a varity of qualitavie methods including content analysis, in-depth interview, participant observation and video taping. In additon, peer debriefing, member checking, progressive subjectivity and writing reflexive journals were used to validate the research. Research results from teaching activities are as follows. First, in the areas of Lisguistic and Spatial intelligences, students demonstrated enhanced ability of expressing one`s emotions as well as main contents and meaning of lessons. Second, in the courses of applying new theories in the field, teachers themselves became teaching research experts. Third, both students and teachers improved self-esteem and were encouraged to develop their potentail. Fourth, Multiple Intelligences classroom provided students and teachers with a greather ability to understand others. Through such results, the research presents a new approach to applying Multiple Interlligences Theory to curriculum development and assessment in Korean elementary school. It goes on to support th conviction that Multiple Intelligences Theory could contribute to eliminating the excessively competitive learning culture plaguing Korea`s education and to creating a new school culture in which all students identifies one`s own unique ability and strengths and every member of the school community wins.