TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Education revealed that 22 teachers from Maker and Tech recently traveled to Osaka, Kyoto, and other parts of Japan to study how AI technology is being integrated into school curricula.
Maker and Tech is a network of education centers funded by the Ministry of Education that promotes hands-on learning and develops innovative teaching materials and curricula aligned with Taiwan’s 12-Year Basic Education system.
The trip was organized by National Kaohsiung Normal University and National Taiwan Normal University, per the MOE. The delegation visited three schools, including Tawaramoto Junior High School, Hyogo University of Teacher Education, and Doshisha Junior High School.
Tawaramoto Junior High School incorporates generative AI into its curriculum, with teachers becoming facilitators who help students engage in dialogue with technology, according to the MOE.
Doshisha Junior High School has dedicated classrooms for each subject area. Its curriculum encompasses humanities, sciences, and creative design, allowing students to explore their individual interests in depth and learn from their mistakes through reflection.
The delegation exchanged ideas with Japanese teachers on inquiry-based and hands-on curriculum design, reflecting on the evolving role of teachers in the classroom. Members of the Taiwanese delegation noted that Japanese teachers encourage students to present their work and share it with peers, fostering a positive and engaged learning environment.
The delegation also toured the 2025 Osaka World Expo before its closing and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology to gain an understanding of the current development of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) and technology education in Japan.
The MOE said the visiting teachers will later share their experiences across Taiwan, transforming what they learned into innovative curriculum ideas.
AloJapan.com