Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Abstract

The study aims to figure out the effect on global capacity enhancement and improvement of multiculturalism awareness in participating children by developing and conducting a multiculturalism capacity development program of children for multicultural and non-multicultural families in Korea’s central region, South Chungcheong Province and North Chungcheong Province. The development of the research program was derived based on the needs survey focused on multicultural and non-multicultural family mothers using related literature review and HCD (Human Centered Design) following the development model by15 , and through an expert Delphi survey a 10 session program was confirmed. After conducting the program, using the survey on 10 participating children and parents interviews, and analysis of change in children by session using observers the performance of the program was analyzed from various angles. In the case of the participating children, as sessions progressed they started naturally becoming aware of the characteristics and differences of each countries, and the pride and personal self-esteem of each country increased and the sense of identity improved, showing that they were gradually understanding the diversity of culture.
Keywords: Component, Integration Program, Multiculturalism Capacity, Multicultural Family, Non-Multicultural Family