A Curriculum Model for General Education Aligned with Major

Kim, Soon-Im; Min, Chun-Gi

Korean Journal of General Education 2013;7(3):11-60.
Published online June 30, 2013.

Soon-Im Kim, Chun-Gi Min

교양과 전공 교육의 연계를 위한 교과과정 시론

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to establish a basis for the aligned and integrated general education with majors, providing a curriculum which consists of courses in general education program parallel to disciplinary subjects semester by semester. First of all, we reviewed the previous literatures and cases regarding this theme. Next, it was continued to describe other things such as issues relating to setting goals of general education, the specific clarification of the courses proposed in the curriculum model, assessment method of the intended learning outcomes. Lastly, the modes of aligning general education with disciplinary education was illustrated based on the connecting goals and subjects of both sides. The results of this study can have implications in offering a foundation for the curriculum reform reflected on the global trends which emphasize the key competences and student learning outcomes. The model proposed in this article can be transformed according to the university mission and education aims or the characteristics of the disciplinary areas respectively.

Key Words: General education, Aligning general education with disciplines, Goal setting, Alternative Assessment, Method of Alignment