In Search of the Development of Narrative Competence in Schooling: Focusing on Bruner’s Theory

This study aims to explore the importance of narrative competence in schooling and the directions and strategies for its development, focusing on Bruner’s theory. This study mainly adopted two research methods: literature review and case study. First, the literature review examined the methods and challenges of competence development in schooling, the importance of narrative competence, and the background of its emergence. Based on this, this study explores the direction of narrative competence development from three aspects: learner-centered curriculum, interdisciplinary education, and instruction that reflects the importance of narrative. Second, through the case study method, this study analyzed narrative competence development cases at three levels in Korea: the national curriculum level, university level, and school level, and suggested ways to develop narrative competence in schooling. Specific ways to develop narrative competence include the application of Bruner’s educational theory, curriculum development, and classroom practice. This study provides new directions and ideas for competence development in schooling. In the future, we will conduct in-depth research on the application of narrative competence in various disciplines and fields of study, seek more effective teaching and evaluation methods, and provide new explorations for schooling and competence development.