Academocracy: A Critical Analysis of Higher, Adult and Non-traditional Education in Contemporary Taiwan.

Overview & Synopsis

Traditional and non-traditional educational systems in Taiwan are examined. Section one, "The Confucian Continuum," includes the first seven chapters which discuss Terra Incognita, the intellectual continuum-Chinese educational philosophy, John Dewey, traditional education in Taiwan, academocracy in Taiwan, the Ta-Yuan Hsiang's Community Education System, and entrance exams, past and present. Section two, "Non-Traditional Education in Taiwan," includes chapters 8 through 15. Chapters 8 through 11 discuss the "Teacher Chang" Counseling Center Evening Education: the Taiwan Experience, The Farmers Association and agricultural extension in Taiwan, and 4-H Clubs programs. Chapter 12 emphasizes youth by examining the China Youth Service Association and the Youth Guidance Service. Chapter 13 presents new frontiers in non-traditional education including education-of-the-air and environmental education. Chapter 14 examines the Academia Sinica, and finally, chapter 15 explores special education in Taiwan. (RSL)