2022 개정 사회과 교육과정의 생활법교육 내용 범위 및 계열 분석

This study was conducted to lay the foundation for the enhancement of law-related education by analyzing the content scope and sequence characteristics of the law in everyday life in the 2022 revised social studies curriculum. For this purpose, 36 achievement standards in the law-related education were selected from the subjects <Society>, <Integrated Society 2>, and <Law and Society>. Based on 7 categories and 39 detailed content elements extracted from the “Youth’s Law and Life”, the study analyzed the content elements and scope, and reviewed their sequence. The findings are as follows: First, <Society> in elementary and middle schools and <Integrated Society 2> in high school included no content elements related to law in everyday life, except for the protection of basic rights. Second, while <Law and Society> in high school covered more aspects of law in everyday life compared to lower school levels, many elements-particularly those in the daily life category and parts of other categories-were still entirely omitted. Third, only four content elements were consistently addressed across all school levels: human dignity and value, the right to equality, the right to live a humane life, and child labor. Fourth, even when content elements appeared across different school levels, they often exhibited inappropriate sequencing, such as leaps or regressions. In conclusion, a comprehensive review of the omitted content elements related to law in everyday life is necessary. For those that first appear in high school elective subjects, identifying prerequisite learning elements and appropriately relocating them within the common curriculum is required. Additionally, it is essential to develop textbooks that enable the practical implementation of law in everyday life. To achieve the goals of participatory law-related education, future curriculum revisions should carefully consider and reflect on the content scope and sequence characteristics of law in everyday life.