An Instructional Plan for Integrating Traditional Korean Children’s Songs(jeonlae dongyo) in the 2022 Revised Elementary Integrated Curriculum Joyful Life with Korean Language Education

Objectives This study aims to propose a concrete instructional plan that integrates traditional Korean children’s songs (jeonlae dongyo) included in the 2022 revised elementary integrated curriculum textbook Joyful Life with Korean language education. Methods Focusing on 14 traditional songs presented in the Joyful Life textbook, the study analyzed the educational value and types of learning activities associated with these songs. Based on this, it proposed instructional strategies for the listening and speaking, reading, and writing domains of the Korean language curriculum. Results The findings revealed that using traditional songs in language-integrated lessons enhanced students’ communication skills, deepened reading comprehension through vocabulary expansion, and improved writing abilities by encouraging creative sentence construction. The results also suggest that traditional songs support language acquisition through rhythm and repetition while increasing learners’ motivation through play-based and participatory activities. Conclusions This study confirms not only the musical value of traditional songs but also their interdisciplinary applicability and educational potential. For more effective implementation of traditional song-based instruction, further research should consider grade-level differentiation, activity-centered lesson design, and the integration of digital learning tools. This study is expected to provide a foundation for such future research.