@article{ART003273543},
author={Choi, Ahyoung and Pyeong-gook Kim},
title={Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work},
journal={Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching},
issn={2508-156X},
year={2025},
volume={10},
number={3},
pages={295-327},
doi={10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013}
TY - JOUR
AU - Choi, Ahyoung
AU - Pyeong-gook Kim
TI - Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work
JO - Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching
PY - 2025
VL - 10
IS - 3
PB - Education Research Institute at CNUE
SP - 295
EP - 327
SN - 2508-156X
AB - This study aims to delve into the experiences of teachers who have implemented curriculum restructuring using ‘Reading the Whole Work’ and to explore the meanings they have derived from these experiences. To this end, we analyzed the experiencesand meanings of three elementary school teachers who consistently engaged in curriculum implementation through narrative analysis. The three teachers, each with different roles and motivations, began their curriculum restructuring based on books. They saw it as an opportunity to develop their expertise, a challenge for change, and a chance to break free from the constraints of textbook-centered instruction. In designing and conducting their lessons, they emphasized inquiry-driven learning, integrated character education through literature, and fostered deep thinking via philosophical exploration. They also underscored the educational significance of this approach in enabling students to take ownership of their learning, apply knowledge in real-life contexts, and experience learning as a natural, play-like process. The meanings that emerged from these teachers’ experiences with curriculum restructuring using ‘Reading the Whole Work’ are threefold. First, they developed the capacity to autonomously design curricula, thereby enhancing their curriculum literacy. Second, teacher collaboration proved essential for implementing large-scale units. Third, student-centered instruction was promoted through learning closely tied to students’ daily lives. Based on these findings, we hope this study contributes to activating curriculum autonomy in schools through the meaningful use of ‘the Whole Work’
KW - Reading the Whole-Work;Curriculum Restructuring;Elementary School Teachers;Curriculum Literacy;Narrative Inquiry
DO - 10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
ER -
Choi, Ahyoung and Pyeong-gook Kim. (2025). Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work. Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching, 10(3), 295-327.
Choi, Ahyoung and Pyeong-gook Kim. 2025, "Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work", Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching, vol.10, no.3 pp.295-327. Available from: doi:10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
Choi, Ahyoung, Pyeong-gook Kim "Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work" Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching 10.3 pp.295-327 (2025) : 295.
Choi, Ahyoung, Pyeong-gook Kim. Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work. 2025; 10(3), 295-327. Available from: doi:10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
Choi, Ahyoung and Pyeong-gook Kim. "Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work" Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching 10, no.3 (2025) : 295-327.doi: 10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
Choi, Ahyoung; Pyeong-gook Kim. Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work. Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching, 10(3), 295-327. doi: 10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
Choi, Ahyoung; Pyeong-gook Kim. Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work. Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching. 2025; 10(3) 295-327. doi: 10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
Choi, Ahyoung, Pyeong-gook Kim. Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work. 2025; 10(3), 295-327. Available from: doi:10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
Choi, Ahyoung and Pyeong-gook Kim. "Narratives on Elementary School Teachers’ Experiences Restructuring the Curriculum Using 'Reading the Whole Work" Journal of Studies on Schools and Teaching 10, no.3 (2025) : 295-327.doi: 10.23041/jsst.2025.10.3.013
