Taiwan
5 important periods in Taiwan’s history Carson Hu – Grade 9
Taiwan is one of the richest countries in Asia. It has a strong and active economy. More than twenty million people live on the island that sits off the shore of China. To really understand Taiwan though, you need to know about the history of the island. 1. Koxinga kicks out the Dutch In the […]
Testing in Taiwan: Irene Lin – Grade 10
Tests are often used in our education system; they aren’t only used to tell how much we’ve learned but also to decide which schools we can attend. Testing has become one of students’ daily tasks and concerns. Many commentators claim that by taking so many tests students only learn things are put into tests, so […]
5 things you didn’t know about cram schools in Taiwan: Hanna Hsu – Grade 8
There are many cram schools in Taiwan. Families often send their kids there. Still, you may never know that these five things happen at cram schools. 1. You have to stay there for hours Parents send their kids to cram schools because parents don’t have time to pick them up when they finish regular school. […]
Subjects they should teach in Taiwanese high schools: Raymond Hu – Grade 12
Taiwanese high schools are hell, made to make teenagers suffer. Students can do almost nothing they enjoy and have very little break time. Teachers teach topics that are not beneficial to students’ futures. High school has become a place to fulfill the government’s so-called “education requirements”. This needs to change. First, students should choose the […]
Should Taiwan use nuclear power? – Tiger Yang, Grade 8
Nuclear power in Taiwan is a hot-button issue. Here is a well-developed and important perspective by Tiger Yang.
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