Experimental education in Taiwan An Alternative in terms of Educational Aims and Values

Experimental education in Taiwan
An Alternative in terms of Educational Aims and Values
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INTRODUCTION
Background of the research
As the old proverb goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Throughout different historical and social contexts, the saying still rings true. The moral behind it is that the collective effort, and not the mere individual, is needed to affect the complete and meaningful development of a person. "It takes a village to raise a child" highlights the critical role to play of parents, peers, and institutions, both social and actual. It is undeniable. A child needs growth through experience and a colorful community of diverse characters, realities, and contexts to truly build a solid base of wisdom and knowledge.
A key institution in the said concept of "village" is the educational system. The concept of education may differ across different cultures and across different times. One culture may believe in a more applied, on-the-job, hands-on type of education. Another may believe in the merits of classroom rhetoric and armchair learning. While the author does not, at this point, posit that one is superior to the other, acknowledgment must be given to the different kinds of models of education that exist in society both today and in the past.
Thus, an educational system, or a particular education model, is crucial in a person's significant development. In addition to that, as with other things in society, a better understanding of education models may be gained, and with a much better understanding, improvements may be implemented. Improving an educational system is a systemic process, profoundly and intimately interconnected with other factors and elements of a community, such as macro and microcultures.
With the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting lockdowns, regulations, and social distancing measures implemented by governments all around the world, the model of education that is more popular nowadays is distance learning. Again, the question arises: what exactly is distance learning? How does it differ from other models of education? What are specific aspects of it that are lacking, considered ineffective, found ineffective in practice? How can it be improved? How can the current situation be turned into something useful, and the best lessons be extracted from it? How can educational institutions and systems utilize, improvise, and overcome the challenges and opportunities presented themselves with the near-total lack of physical interaction between students and teachers? These are questions that concern not only the author but undoubtedly, other educators worldwide.
In this research, the author will aim to identify and describe a model of education. After identification and description, the author will seek to analyze its characteristics and features. Afterward, the author will critique the said model and identify areas of opportunity or improvement.
Importance of the research
As stated earlier, educational systems and institutions play a crucial role in developing persons, tying back to the proverb "it takes a village to raise a child." Educational institutions across cultures and societies adhere to different education models according to t...