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The influence of teachers in young children's spirituality in Korea
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- Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this grounded theory study is to understand and explain how the beliefs and experiences of Korean Christian kindergarten or childcare center teachers influence the way they nurture young children’s spirituality in the classroom. Research Methods and Content: This study employed grounded theory to explore how Korean Christian kindergarten or childcare center teachers nurture young children’s spirituality (YCS). Sixteen participants were selected from three Christian institutions. Data from interviews, observations, and documents were analyzed using Charmaz’s coding process. Following Charmaz’s grounded theory coding stages?initial, focused, and theoretical?the data were analyzed to construct a theory grounded in participants’ lived experiences. In addition, research validity was ensured through triangulation and ethical safeguards. The study explores how Korean Christian kindergarten and childcare teachers understand and nurture young children’s spirituality (YCS), viewing it as a relational experience of meeting God. It examines how teachers’ personal faith, educational background, and current teaching context influence their spiritual practices in the classroom. These include worship, prayer, teaching God’s Word, character development, and fostering a sense of community. Using a grounded theory approach, the study reveals that spiritual formation of young children is deeply contextual and relational, highlighting the importance of integrating Christian values into daily classroom life. Conclusion and Suggestions: The study concludes that teachers’ personal faith, past experiences, current church involvement, and institutional context significantly influence how they nurture young children’s spirituality (YCS), which they understand as a relational encounter with God. Their practices include worship, prayer, biblical teaching, and character development. Based on these findings, the study recommends the development of a Christian-integrated curriculum, supportive leadership, teacher spiritual formation, and a deeper understanding of Korean cultural influences to effectively nurture YCS within early childhood education settings.
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발행기관
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- 발행기관명
- 한국기독교교육학회 [The Korean Society for the Study of Christian Religious Education]
- 설립연도
- 1960
- 분야
- 인문학>기독교신학
- 소개
- 한국에 복음이 들어오고, 교회가 설립된 것은 19세기 말이었다. 해방이 되면서 한국교회는 더욱 발전하게 되었고 그에 따라 기독교교육의 중요성과 필요성도 강조되게 되었다. 그러한 과정에 기독교교육을 전공한 학자들이 귀국함에 따라 그들을 중심으로 한국기독교교육학회를 결성할 필요성을 느껴 설립하게 되었다. 한국기독교교육학회의 설립 목적은 기독교교육학의 이론적 발전과 실천을 위한 연구와 장을 확대해가려는 것이다. 그리고 학자들간의 연구교류와 교제를 위한 장을 마련하기 위하여 본 학회를 1960년에 설립하였다.
간행물
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- 간행물명
- 기독교교육논총
- 간기
- 계간
- pISSN
- 1229-781X
- 수록기간
- 1996~2025
- 등재여부
- KCI 등재
- 십진분류
- KDC 235 DDC 240
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