A Time-series Study on the Education Objectives System of Laws and National Curriculum General Introduction

Objectives This study attempted to examine in time series the overall changes in how educational objectives were presented in laws and the general overview of the national curriculum. Methods In order to achieve the purpose of the study, literature research was conducted by collecting legal texts and general documents on the national curriculum. The general objectives of the curriculum composition and the educational objectives for each school presented in the law and the general introduction of the national curriculum were analyzed for changes by revision period. Results First, it was confirmed that educational objectives have been set according to the degree of general and specificity under the dual system of laws and the general theory of the national curriculum. Second, it was confirmed that the overall direction of the curriculum was revealed by setting the general objectives of the curriculum composition at the declarative level at the justifiable level. Third, as school education became systematic, it was confirmed that educational objectives have been specifically set in consideration of the level and degree of school education. Conclusions First, it is necessary to set educational objectives systematically and consistently by unifying the educational objective system in laws and the general overview of the national curriculum. Second, in terms of totality, it is necessary to set general objectives for the composition of the curriculum, ultimately focusing on sustainable development of mankind and cultivating community values. Third, in terms of lifelong learning, it is necessary to set school educational objectives with a focus on the student's holistic growth and development.