Education
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Textbooks quickly become outdated iPads give teachers more control iPads are more convenient for projects As technology gets more and more important in our daily lives, schools are starting to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 […]
5 reasons why high school entrance exams are awful | Brian Tu – Grade 10
Pressure and stress the final year of junior high is incredibly high Exams don’t really teach students how to think outside of the box Late nights spent studying aren’t healthy for a growing teenager Being a student in Taiwan is already horrible, but the final year of junior high school is basically purgatory. And it […]
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