Korean J Child Stud. 1999; 20(4): 3-24.

Development of the Mixed - Age After School Program for Low SES Children : Focused on Facilitation of Emotional Intelligence

저소득층 아동을 위한 혼합연령 방과후 프로그램 개발 연구 : 정서지능 발달을 중심으로

이영자,이종숙,이옥,신은수,이정욱

Young Ja Lee,Jong Sook Lee,Ock Rhee,Eun Soo Shin,Jeong Wuk Lee

The present study researched the development of a mixed-age after school program with a focus on the facilitation of emotional intelligence for low SES children. The model program was based on the Mayer and Salovey (1997) theory of emotional intelligence. Activities for 17 sessions were constructed on the basis of 43 objectives. The program was implemented with 53 children in the after school program classes of one elementary school in Kyuggi Province for 6 months. Participants were from low SES families, grouped into 3 mixed-age (K-3rd grade level) classes. Evaluation of the program showed positive effects on the development of children`s emotional intelligence. Validity and appropriateness were discussed.