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Lee, Yi-Fang, Ed.; Lee, Lung-Sheng, Ed. – Online Submission, 2022
The quantity and quality of talented individuals in STEM (science/S, technology/T, engineering/E and mathematics/M) fields contribute to a nation's overall competitiveness. Taiwan and many countries around the world are vigorously promoting the training of STEM professionals and the enhancement of STEM literacy for all as one of the key education…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Competition, Reputation, Cross Cultural Studies
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Lin, Warangkana; Yang, Rui – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2021
The role of the state has always been a salient feature of higher education governance in Confucian societies. This is despite that their modern higher education systems have been built upon Western experiences. This article examines the role of the state in invigorating universities in Taiwan in their quest for world-class status. It interrogates…
Descriptors: Universities, Government School Relationship, Governance, Administrative Organization
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Tang, Chia Wei – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2019
This study aimed to investigate and compare the impact of pursuing top university status on the management and academic practices of two departments in a top-ranked institution in Taiwan. Qualitative interviews, official policy documents, website resources and relevant documents were the main sources of empirical data. Interview data were…
Descriptors: Departments, Asian Culture, Universities, Foreign Countries
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Lin, Han-Yi – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2020
This research investigates the process of Englishization in Taiwan's higher education in the global context. Using semi-structured interviews, it explores perceptions regarding the implementation and implications of Englishization at the tertiary level. The results indicate that while the process of Englishization in Taiwanese higher education is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Language of Instruction, English
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Howard, Adam; Maxwell, Claire – Multicultural Education Review, 2021
We take a necessary de-imperialist approach to studying how 'Eastern' and 'Western' values are negotiated in an elite school in Taiwan. By drawing on the 'Asia as method' framework, we examine how cultural tensions are identified and moved towards a negotiated resolution between parents and school staff. As parents and school work to develop an…
Descriptors: Selective Admission, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Asian Culture, Western Civilization