C: Element5 Digital – Unsplash

President Tsai announced last November, the government’s planning of a “2030 bilingual country initiative” enabling the youth of the nation to speak fluent English.

She stressed that reaching a high level in English proficiency is a key in raising Taiwan’s profile abroad.

By interviewing professional educators based in Taichung, Taiwan, however, we realized the difficulties frontline educators are facing in this initiative becoming a reality.

Kids taking in more than they can digest.

Kelly Tsai, who works in an elementary school in Taichung, expressed concern
about the shortage of local teachers who could offer expertise in non-English subjects under the proposed initiative.

Since a limit on talent resources already exists, more than one school may need to ‘share’ a teacher which might lead to problems with time conflicts.

“Tawan needs to cultivate the English environment carefully. The intention of the policy is good but we need coordination and cooperation” she said.

Consideration must also be given to the fact that children have to learn numerous subjects in the same curriculum, including arts and humanities, life related curriculum and integrative activities, etc. “Those courses could become confused in the overall learning environment. It’s unnecessary to spend time making and adding extra classes.” Kelly went on to say.

C: Subham Sharan – Unsplash

Add to this that foreign languages, and local Taiwanese language classes are already included in the eight hour-day and ”Kids are taking in more than they can digest.”

Complexity increases as students learn & would education be equal across the board?

Meanwhile, Khloe Peng, who is majoring in the English department at the National Changhua University of Education told The Taiwan Times that putting English elements into the courses students take increases the complexity. “How could we expect them (students) to learn in a bilingual atmosphere while the learning effect is not prominent in Chinese.” Khloe said, going on to say “Besides, how could children in rural areas get equal sources (to that offered to) urban students? (This is one) of my concerns.”

C: Dom Fou – Unsplash

Due to geopolitical and economic factors, the policy is being marketed to, and will attract, foreign talent, but the incentive and planning behind the initiative isn’t yet clear enough for those who will do the learning – let alone those who will do the teaching.

This does not serve to motivate – but only to confuse.

Taiwan’s existing and future educators of tomorrow’s students might need to be ready for a change in how they work.

160 comments
  1. Pingback: Reba Fleurantin
  2. Pingback: Leandro Farland
  3. Pingback: Lila Lovely BBW
  4. Pingback: premium-domains
  5. Pingback: Click Here
  6. Pingback: Click Here
  7. Pingback: Click Here
  8. Pingback: Click Here
  9. Pingback: Click Here
  10. Pingback: Click Here
  11. Pingback: Click Here
  12. Pingback: Click Here
  13. Pingback: Click Here
  14. Pingback: Click Here
  15. Pingback: Click Here
  16. Pingback: Click Here
  17. Pingback: Click Here
  18. Pingback: Click Here
  19. Pingback: Click Here
  20. Pingback: Click Here
  21. Pingback: Click Here
  22. Pingback: Click Here
  23. Pingback: Click Here
  24. Pingback: Click Here
  25. Pingback: Click Here
  26. Pingback: Click Here
  27. Pingback: Click Here
  28. Pingback: spaceros
  29. Pingback: Space ROS
  30. Pingback: Click Here
  31. Pingback: Click Here
  32. Pingback: Click Here
  33. Pingback: Click Here
  34. Pingback: Click Here
  35. Pingback: Click Here
  36. Pingback: Click Here
  37. Pingback: Click Here
  38. Pingback: Click Here
  39. Pingback: Click Here
  40. Pingback: Click Here
  41. Pingback: Click Here
  42. Pingback: Click Here
  43. Pingback: Click Here
  44. Pingback: Click Here
  45. Pingback: Click Here
  46. Pingback: Click Here
  47. Pingback: Click Here
  48. Pingback: Click Here
  49. Pingback: Click Here
  50. Pingback: Click Here
  51. Pingback: Click Here
  52. Pingback: Click Here
  53. Pingback: Click Here
  54. Pingback: Click Here
  55. Pingback: Click Here
  56. Pingback: Click Here
  57. Pingback: Click Here
  58. Pingback: Click Here
  59. Pingback: Click Here
  60. Pingback: Click Here
  61. Pingback: Click Here
  62. Pingback: Click Here
  63. Pingback: Click Here
  64. Pingback: Click Here
  65. Pingback: Click Here
  66. Pingback: Click Here
  67. Pingback: Click Here
  68. Pingback: Click Here
  69. Pingback: Click Here
  70. Pingback: Google reviews
  71. Pingback: Sex Australia
  72. Pingback: 2023 Books
  73. Pingback: obituaries
  74. Pingback: online memorial
  75. Pingback: cemetery
  76. Pingback: IRA Empire
  77. Pingback: Chirurgie Tunisie
  78. Pingback: الاقتصاد
  79. Pingback: Social Justice
  80. Pingback: Dental Education
  81. Pingback: Periodontology
  82. Pingback: IT Skills Training
  83. Pingback: political reform
  84. Pingback: MoU's
  85. Pingback: Pharmacy's PHD
  86. Pingback: MSc in pharmacy
  87. Pingback: Prosthodontics
  88. Pingback: ??????? ???????
  89. Pingback: Social Activities
  90. Pingback: luci led camera
  91. Pingback: low row machine

Comments are closed.

You May Also Like

Taiwan to Impose Health Declaration Forms on All Visitors

Those failing to accurately do so face a fine of up to NT$150,000

Despite Trade War, Taiwan Raises Economic Forecast For 2020

The ongoing US-China trade war seems to be impacting everyone, except perhaps

In Taiwan, Southeast Asians Find Roots In A Bookstore

Humans often tend to create and sustain differences between each other. In

Fitness Club Shut Due To Coronavirus Fears

despite a requirement (for) self-quarantine … club member chose to visit the Yawei fitness club