Taiwanese History
Teacher Pei-Wen Yang
When discussing the localization of Waldorf education, how do we truly develop a literature and history curriculum that is uniquely rooted in Taiwan? I believe that Taiwanese literary history and Taiwanese art history can serve as a vital pathway to unfolding the historical context of Taiwan. By reading historical documents and adopting the perspectives of literary figures and artists, students gain a more subtle, deep, and intimate view of Taiwan’s history. Furthermore, courses such as Selected Taiwanese Fiction, Taiwanese Cinema, Gender Writing, Nature Writing, and Reportage Literature are interwoven through required and elective tracks, broadening local studies in both depth and scope.
Reportage Literature
Teacher Chen-Chi Lo
Reportage literature is not merely an introduction to literary works or an exploration of the meaning behind them. More importantly, it allows children to see diverse social issues, inviting them to step out of the school grounds to observe corners of the real world they might not otherwise encounter.
Stepping outside the campus is not difficult at all; the true challenge lies in how to digest what is seen and how to bring it to expression. What students write after returning to school reflects far more than writing style—it reveals their values and worldviews. Those qualities, which transcend literary technique, are the true essence of reportage literature.