Education effects of operating a model school for Korean elementary, middle and high school students to understand nuclear power

Yoon Seok Choi, Jung Min Kim, Eun Ok Han

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Abstract

To help future generations make value judgments by acquiring proper information on nuclear power and radiation, this study came up with the first model school in Korea to apply as a regular curriculum to understand nuclear power and radiation. As a result of operating a model school that consists of total 13 sessions and analyzing behavior changes, the ultimate goal, based on the traditional learning model, it was found that all of elementary, middle and high school students showed high acceptance toward nuclear power in South Korea. To reduce unnecessary social confusion related to nuclear power generation and use of radiation, it is necessary to make thorough preparations in the long run and operate the model school verified in this study at the national level.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)286-293
Number of pages8
JournalTEM Journal
Volume6
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 May 1

Keywords

  • Education
  • Model school
  • Nuclear power
  • Student

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Information Systems
  • Education
  • Strategy and Management
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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