Development of a Competency-Based ‘Play in Early Childhood Education’ Teaching-Learning Model Using Flipped Learning for Training Childcare Teachers

This study aims to design a competency-based ‘Play in Early Childhood Education’ teaching and learning model using flipped learning and review its appropriateness in order to develop an effective teaching and learning model for training childcare teachers. To present conclusions for each research question, first, Based on previous research and literature analysis, the study derived the learning goals and core competencies of the ‘‘Play in Early Childhood Education’ subject, and reflected these to develop a teaching and learning model(draft) consisting of three stages: Pre class, In class, and After class. Afterwards, the model was supplemented through the first interview with experts, and the appropriateness of the teaching and learning model was evaluated and finalized through the second interview with experts. Second, the teaching and learning model was designed with a focus on effectively achieving the subject learning goals and the competencies necessary for future social talents. Prior guidance, various types of activities and evaluation were included so that students' leading learning, active participation, deep learning, ability to utilize, and self-assessment of achievement. These research results can contribute to the development of a teaching and learning model using flipped learning and the development of basic materials for class operation in order to improve teaching methods in universities and cultivate talent for the future society.