Exploring Korean Language School Teachers’ Perception of L2 Korean Learners’ Learning Disabilities in the U. S. —Based on Korean Language Schools in the State of California
정민주
한남대학교
korean language education research 54Vol. 3No. pp.249-286 (2019)
Abstract
The goal of this study is to investigate teachers’ perception of teaching experience and education method of Korean language learners with learning disabilities by studying Korean language school teachers in California. The survey results showed, first, that the Korean language school teachers had a relatively high recognition of the necessity of an educational plan for Korean language learners with learning disabilities. Furthermore, most teachers positively recognized the need to conduct courses in integrated classrooms for students with and without learning disabilities. Second, although the Korean language school teachers were interested and proficient in Korean language instructional methods, it was confirmed that their interest and practice with regard to Korean language learners with learning disabilities were still insufficient. Third, the Korean school teachers identified the lack of customized textbooks as the most critical among the six educational issues related to teaching Korean to those with learning disabilities. The in-depth interviews revealed, first, that the Korean language school teachers were cautious in dealing with problems related to Korean language learners with learning disabilities. Second, although the teachers recognized the need for integrated classroom courses. they preferred selective integrated classroom courses as required, due to the practical difficulties encountered while teaching. Third, the necessity of developing customized textbooks for Korean language learners with learning disabilities was recognized. Based on the survey and interview results, this study suggested the necessity and direction of Korean language teacher education in relation to learning disabilities of those who study Korean as their second language.
Keywords
제2언어로서의 한국어한국어 학습자학습장애한글학교 교사한국어교육
