장애 고등학생의 진로 성숙도를 위한 이미지 생성형 AI 활용 웹툰 교육의 효과성

초록

This study verified the effectiveness of webtoon education utilizing image-generating AI for enhancing career maturity among high school students with disabilities. Three second-year male students (two with intellectual disabilities, one with physical disabilities) in a special education class at a general high school in Gyeonggi Province participated in webtoon creation activities using AI image generation tools (Tuning Magic and Tuning Editor) over four sessions. The evaluation, conducted according to the content framework categories of the ‘Choice-Centered Curriculum Special Subject (Vocational Preparation)’ from the 2015 Revised Special Education Curriculum, assessed the processes of career information exploration and visual expression. The results showed enhanced career decision self-efficacy, exploration behavior, and collaborative attitudes. Furthermore, participating students demonstrated high interest and satisfaction in AI-based creative activities. Thus, webtoon education utilizing image-generating AI was found to have a meaningful impact on enhancing career maturity among high school students with disabilities. This study holds significance in presenting a new special education model that expands practical career and vocational experiences for high school students with disabilities through AI edutech-based customized creative activities, moving beyond existing theory-centered career education or limited practical opportunities.

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