Practical Knowledge of Special Elementary School Teachers Obtained in the Course of Field Experience Learning Operation to Improve Community Adaptation Skills

The purpose of this study is to examine the practical knowledge of special teachers acquired in the process of operating field experiential learning to improve community adaptation skills in special classes in elementary schools. The research method was applied to the implementation research method, and the data collected through a total of 7 sessions were analyzed to form 3 upper categories, 9 lower categories, and 30 semantic units. The results of the study are as follows: First, field trips should be designed to reflect individual students and individual locations. Second, comprehensive field trip programs, including pre- and post-education, should be implemented. Third, support from multiple parties within the community is necessary. Based on these research results, a plan for operating field experiential learning to improve effective community adaptation skills was discussed, and suggestions were made for follow-up research.