A Study Regarding the Improvement of Counseling Activity Classes in the Elementary School Curriculum

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the operation status of counseling activity classes operatedin the elementary school curriculum (creative experience activities) and to find ways to smoothly operatecounseling activity classes in the curriculum. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 144 elementary school counselors in Seoul, andtwo focus group interviews with 17 participants including eight school counselors, four schooladministrators, and five elementary school teachers. Results: As a result of the analysis, elementary school counseling activity classes were 1) activitiesthat helped students understand; 2) Counseling activity classes, which are mostly operated aslecture-style classes, put a burden on professional counselors, making it difficult to “consult” theiroriginal work; and 3) In order for counseling activities classes to operate smoothly in the curriculum,institutional supplementation is required, such as improving the treatment of professional counselorsand preparing a school counseling curriculum. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, a proposed policy plan for the smooth operation ofcounseling activities classes in the elementary school curriculum (creative experience activities) wasdetailed.