The Development of an Ecological Transition Education Program for the Home Economics Section in the 2022 Revised Practical Arts Curriculum

This study aimed to develop an ecological transition education program within the home economics section of the 2022 revised practical arts curriculum, scheduled for implementation from 2026. The objectives of the revised curriculum were analyzed in relation to the major domains and content elements of ecological transition education presented by the Ministry of Education (2021) and the ecological literacy framework proposed by Yoon et al. (2022). Analysis revealed that all seven content elements in the domain of “Living Environment and Sustainable Choices” were connected to ecological transition education. Based on this relevance, ten program topics were selected, including the characteristics, conservation, and utilization of living resources; production and selection of food materials; cooking and dietary practices; composition of clothing and living goods; organization of living spaces; and sustainable-conscious living. For each topic, learning objectives, activity contents, and lesson plan examples were developed, ensuring the program’s practical application. This program is expected to help elementary students recognize ecological issues in everyday life, foster ecological citizenship, and strengthen both their sense of responsibility and their competencies for sustainable practice.