Education entails numerous responsibilities that must be undertaken courageously.
For educators, education represents a commitment, a challenge, and an enduring duty; for nations and societies, it serves as a driving force, foundation, and bridge toward the future. Education is a journey toward goodness. By adhering to the principles of teaching without discrimination and tailoring teaching to individual needs, educators enable all individuals to realize their full potential. Accordingly, education is a lengthy path dedicated to talent cultivation. The establishment of educational systems, enrichment of educational content, and identification of education principles all require collective effort among educators and relevant stakeholders to overcome challenges, thereby cocreating a quality environment for students to learn with joy and attain personal growth.
From preschools through elementary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, vocational high schools, universities, and adult education centers, the Department of Education fulfills its obligations to provide the most conducive educational environment for learner development at every educational stage. We strive to provide students with diverse curricula, innovative teaching, rich learning resources, and highly accessible learning environments, and our imperative duty is to inspire students to become proactive learners.
The 2020s mark the onset of the post-pandemic era as well as the era of smart technology and climate emergencies. Accordingly, the global community has undergone rapid changes while the international situations are becoming increasingly volatile. Phenomena such as sub-replacement fertility, aging populations, globalization trends, the emergence of an M-shaped society, and the arrival of Generation Alpha have further increased the challenges, variability, and complexity of education. To establish a new education landscape for Taipei City, the Department of Education strives to accomplish its mission of learning from the world to forge a new educational paradigm, with a vision that emphasizes innovation, perspective, excellence, and sustainability. We hope that all teachers in Taipei City can work together to overcome difficulties, create a new educational landscape, and uphold their responsibilities while staying true to their original aspirations as educators.
Helen Adams Keller once said, “keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow,” and “where there is hope, there is life.” Education should exhibit positivity and optimism because its inherent value becomes most apparent when such qualities are present. The smiles of children inspire hope and aspiration in all of us. Through our dedication, the education system of Taipei City will ensure that all children love school, enjoy learning, and grow in a safe, diverse, and conducive learning environment.