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Reflections on USR: A liability or an asset?
Explore how Taiwan’s universities are grappling with the demands and benefits of the University Social Responsibility program amid financial and recruitment challenges.2024/05/16 17:25 -
Taiwan’s low faculty salaries hurt rankings: Experts
Explore how Taiwan’s universities are striving to improve their global academic rankings through salary increases and significant educational reforms, amidst challenges of insufficient resources and low faculty pay.2024/05/08 17:09 -
Tech studies surge in popularity among Taiwan’s students
Explore the shifting landscape of Taiwan’s higher education in 2023, as revealed by the Ministry of Education’s latest statistics. Discover the significant rise in technology students, the decline in humanities enrolment, and the overall decrease in student numbers due to a falling birth rate. Uncover the trends in high school education and the changing dynamics in STEM fields, highlighting the evolving priorities and challenges in Taiwan’s academic sector.2024/05/06 18:03 -
Taiwan must innovate to counter declining Ph.D. students
Discover the challenges facing Taiwan’s doctoral education, including declining enrollments, financial burdens, and the rise of alternative learning methods. Learn how these factors are impacting research talent and industrial technology development.2024/02/12 12:30 -
Taiwan’s math scores rise, but equity gaps widen
Junyi Academy has pointed out the growing disparity in mathematics achievement among students in Taiwan. While Taiwanese students ranked third internationally in mathematics, with an average score of 547, there is a significant gap between the top and bottom performers. The top 10 percent scored an average of 623 points, while the bottom 10 percent scored an average of 434 points. This "M-shaped" divergence in proficiency is attributed to the unequal access to digital learning. Children from higher socioeconomic status households have benefited more from digital devices for educational purposes, widening the gap. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital teaching methods, but there has been a decline in platform usage recently. Junyi Academy emphasizes the need for guided learning in technology and equitable teaching to address urban-rural and learning disparities. The chairman, Lu Kuan-wei, also highlighted the potential of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, as an educational tool but raised concerns about students misusing AI for homework completion. Lu urged presidential candidates to develop comprehensive educational policies that address the challenges and opportunities brought by technological advances.2023/12/07 18:47 -
Taiwan private universities cut admissions on low birthrate
Explore how Taiwan’s higher education system is adapting to challenges such as declining birthrates, admission cuts, and stagnant wages for educators. Discover the insights from experts and the Taiwan Higher Education Union.2023/11/24 12:22