A Study on the Status and Revitalization of Ocean Education in Busan

Moon, Serng-Bae; Jeong, Woo-Lee

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2012;36(6):507-512.
Published online August 31, 2012.

부산지역 해양교육 현황 및 활성화 방안에 관한 연구

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A Study on the Status and Revitalization of Ocean Education in Busan

Serng-Bae Moon, Woo-Lee Jeong

Abstract

Korea is the 5th Maritime Power in the world, especially, Busan Metropolitan City is the 3rd Marine City, which has the largest Container port facility and logistic system in the world. However, Busan Citizen's maritime consciousness does not reach that level. This study points out the problems, which are insufficiency of linkage among maritime education institutes, uniformity of ocean education programs, incomplete ocean education system, inadequate management of ocean education programs and shortage of professional instructors. To solve these problems, it is necessary to develop the ocean education modules, establish the ocean education course and put into formal education course to maximize the education effectiveness. This is for the improvement of the reputation as a Marine City Busan, construction the hydrophil culture and propagation of ocean culture.

Key Words: Ocean education;Ocean education module;Ocean education course;Ocean education center;Formal education;Informal Education