Survey of Taiwanese Teens
Survey of Taiwanese Teens
CommonWealth Magazine's civic education survey found that Taiwan's Internet-savvy teens strongly support equal rights but have confused core values that could complicate a push toward "digital citizenship."
Education
Why Is Finland Tops in Civics?
Finland often emerges a champion in a variety of educational evaluations, and civic education is no exception. With no formal civics classes, how is it that Finnish kids produce the best civic education achievements?
From 'Me' to 'Us'
Taiwan Redefines Civic Education
Each individual is a piece of a puzzle that, put together, makes up the multifaceted picture of Taiwanese society. Our futures hinge on finding our own place, getting along with other "stakeholders" and believing we can effect change.
Education Policy
Restorative Justice Quells Conflicts
Unable to use corporal punishment, how are Taiwan's teachers to discipline unruly students? Respectfully demanding they make amends, not just meting out punishment, "restorative justice" teaches kids to take responsibility for their actions.
Taipei's Heti Elementary School
Making Things Better – Kids Take Charge
From too much dog poop on the lawns to insufficient tap water, a group of Taipei grade school students are proving daily through their actions that they can rely on their own efforts to make life on campus better.
Jhuang-Wei Elementary School
Buddy System Teaches Concern
Under the "hand in hand" buddy system at Jhuang-Wei Elementary School in Taiwan's Yilan County, the younger kids learn to adapt, third- and fourth-graders learn independence, and the older kids learn to take care of others.