Education
Kids should learn English when young | Estella Tong – Grade 8
More and more people are sending their kids westward English teachers in both private and public schools are sometimes not native speakers The “grammar formula” can be hard to understand English has played an important role in world history. Since the Qing dynasty, Chinese people have sent kids to study in the West. Even now, […]
Why English education in public schools is useless | Irene Lin – Grade 12
Many students are incapable of having an actual English conversation Lessons are designed for tests rather than practical usage More time needs to be spent reading, writing, and speaking English is one of the major subjects that students in Taiwan often go to cram schools for. While public schools do have English classes, they’ve failed. […]
Humanities vs. STEM in Taiwan | Irene Lin – Grade 11
Parents’ expectations heavily influence students’ choices Many Taiwan graduates still find themselves unprepared to enter the workforce Selecting learning tracks is an important event during Taiwanese students’ high school lives. For many teens, it’s the first time they’ve ever made a choice about their future on their own. Unlike elementary and secondary education, college provides […]
Students should have iPads instead of textbooks at school | Estella Tong – Grade 8
Textbooks quickly become outdated iPads give teachers more control iPads are more convenient for projects As technology gets more and more important in our daily lives, schools are starting to buy iPads as educational tools. Teachers often use iPads to conduct their courses. Some believe that it’s easier to learn by using iPads, however, some […]
Why students shouldn’t go to international schools in Taiwan | Tricia Liao – Grade 11
Without much free time, international students in Taiwan are often overly stressed Taiwan companies seldom offer internship opportunities Taiwanese parents believe more tests and homework are beneficial to students In order to have a strong educational background, studying abroad has become a trend among Taiwanese students. There were about 60,000 students who went abroad in […]
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