The Concept of Care in Curriculum Studies: Juxtaposing Currere and Hakbeolism: 38 (Studies in Curriculum Theory Series)

Book Details:

• Author: Jung-Hoon Jung

• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 152

• Release Date: 21-01-2016

• EAN: 9781138935044

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

About The Book:

This book explores the concept of education intertwined with self-care and care-for-others. The author poses a crucial question: What might an education with self-care and care-for-others look like? Through juxtaposing self-understanding and the historical notion of hakbeolism (a concept unique to Korea referring to social status based on shared academic backgrounds), the book examines the potential for transformative education.

By focusing on subjective reconstruction through currere (a method for exploring one's educational experiences) and studying history, Jung discusses how education can contribute to social change. The book critically evaluates how Korean schooling often enforces coercive care, disconfirmation, and the "whip of love", which, although intended for the children's good, often results in negative consequences.

This work goes beyond analyzing the achievement-oriented education system dominated by fierce competition, proposing alternative solutions through autobiography and an ethic of care. The author advocates for a more human-centered approach that emphasizes personal transformation and social responsibility.

Key Themes:

• Self-Care & Care-for-Others in Education: Exploration of how personal development and care can be incorporated into educational practices.

• Hakbeolism: An examination of Korean academic culture and how shared academic backgrounds create social status.

• Coercive Care: Analysis of the pressures within the Korean schooling system that use aggressive methods in the name of love and improvement.

• Currere Method: Application of autobiographical method to reconstruct one's personal subjectivity and foster change.

• Ethic of Care: Proposal for an education system that focuses on the care for both self and others, transforming educational practices.

Review:
Jung-Hoon Jung’s work challenges the traditional educational framework, urging a balance between achievement and personal well-being. This is an insightful and thought-provoking book for educators, students, and anyone interested in educational reform and self-development.

About the Author:
Jung-Hoon Jung is an expert in the field of education, particularly focusing on the intersection of subjective experience and educational practices. His work seeks to bring about social change through transformative educational methods.