A Study of the Influence of Sunflower Movement on the New Generation in Taiwan─Take the Young People in Yilan for Example
Date Issued
2016
Date
2016
Author(s)
Yu, Ming-Ching
Abstract
Abstract The study investigates the influence of sunflower movement on the new generation in Taiwan. Take the young people in Yilan for example, they have formed civil organizations, taken part in social movements, and cooperated with teachers to implement related issues into the curriculum, in order to deepen internalization of democracy in the country and make the new generation of students learn about democratic thinking and the understanding of the rule of law to establish a better society. This research employs the methods of individual study, and in-depth interviews through a qualitative approach, using action research methods to integrate issues into “Civics and Society” curriculum. The followings show the findings of this study : First, citizen participation of the new generation: The social movement helps the new generation of youths develop their citizenship and makes them understand that politics is a public concern. They are actively involved in related citizen participation when country needs them. They form civil organization and cooperate with teacher to teach about the issues of the country''s political and the construction of civil society. Second, Impact of education on citizen participation: The new generation of youths had been teaching new ""Citizen and Society"" curriculum, they take the initiative to participate in public affairs and have much democratic thinking than old generations. Through the integration of teaching the issues to high school students can also make them have more capacity for democratic life. These are the influences of the education. Third, look forward to deepening democracy: The movement make the new generation of youths care about country and society, found the thinking of the rule of law. The democracy thinking can gradually grow up and continue to build a better civil society. Finally, this study make several suggestions: First, the government should take citizens opinions seriously, and to give teachers more opportunities for teachers to study related topics. The local government should support and subsidies to the friendly and democratic deepening shops. Second, teachers can incorporate current events into the teaching material in order to enhance democratic recognition. Keywords: Sunflower movement, citizen participation, the new generation of youths, issue-based teaching
Subjects
Sunflower movement
citizen participation
the new generation of youths
issue-based teaching
Type
thesis
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