Science and Technology Education Innovation Plan for Creating New National Competitiveness
Chang-Won Jang, Do-Chull Shin, Pyoung Yol Jang
The purpose of this research is to reinforce the human development policy (talent training policy) and system so as to create new competitiveness in the field of science and technology education. The fact that the speed of education reform in Korea surpassed that of technological development from the 1970s onwards made it possible for Korea to not only decrease the gap between the rich and the poor, but also to increase the college graduate employment rate. To this end, it is necessary to acknowledge the importance of science, engineering, technology, and math education, and to spread recognition thereof.
In order to derive objective and valid conclusions, the present research is based on the results of earlier studies and a review of the relevant literature, professional conferences, related statistical research and related DB. The central focus of this research is that of identifying the issues related to the deriving of a human development policy (skilled labor training policy) and system. This research project is divided into seven chapters. While a general introduction to the research, the current state of science & technology, and the theoretical background to the study constitute the main focus, the current situation and the outlook for the supply and demand of science and technology-related labor, state of skilled labor in advanced countries, instances of science & technology policy reform and suggestions, as well as the problems pertaining to the creation of a new national competitiveness in terms of power, are also addressed herein.
Chapters 1 and 2 address the necessity, aims and background to this research; the perception of present conditions and the reform of science & technology education; the current state of education; and the present state of R&D outcomes & dissemination.
Chapter 3 deals with the definition of the new concept of science & technology competitiveness. Increasing investment in R&D creates new technology & knowledge, and helps
to train skilled labor through science & technology education. This concept also includes utilizing R&D outcomes, links with various areas such as the economy, and education and science as a consequence of contributions to sustainable economic growth. Moreover, in this chapter research pertaining to the role of science & technology in economic growth, the results of R&D diffusion, and the training of skilled labor in the field of science & technology, is also presented. In addition, R&D dissemination policies & system theories as well as present conditions are also examined.
Chapter 4 introduces a service survey & demand forecast for skilled labor in the field of science & technology. Meanwhile, in Chapter 5, case studies involving the U.S. ( R&D diffusion policies and structures), England (relation to R&D outcomes and science & technology) and Japan (direction & strategy for science & technology policy) are discussed in turn.
Chapter 6 discusses the issues and policy tasks associated with creating new national competitiveness. Three overarching policy tasks are identified herein: those related to the science and technology education system, R&D diffusion, and to the supply and demand for manpower.
Chapter 7 includes a summary and concludes with the observation that new national competitiveness in the form of R&D results and the diffusion and convergence of the training of skilled labor, is predicated on the enhancement of STEAM education and the development and provision of support for diverse yet convergent curriculums in the fields of both science &
technology and liberal arts & social science. In addition, great importance is also attached to the use and connection of manpower supply and demand outlooks for the field of science and technology.
