Taiwan 29/5 (Day 3) Daily Reflection

In the morning, we headed to Jian Guo high school for school immersion program. I felt that this experience was very special and through this, I have learnt more about Taiwan’s education system. Firstly, when we reached the school, the secretary of the school welcomed us warmly and introduced their school by showing us a video and I was impressed by their school’s achievements. He later took us to the room filled with the school’s history and background. Even the bricks and glass windowpanes are proofs of the school’s history. I think it is important to preserve the school’s history as students can know their school better and maintain the standard or do even better.

Following that, he introduced us to the school library and other facilities available in the school. Students in Jian Guo were given much freedom and one of the student leaders, who was with us all the time, mentioned that they will decorate the statue (at the front gate) to something in the cemetery for their gradation ceremony. It shocked many of us that they were allow to do such things. We also saw many students studying in the library or playing on the basketball court. I think that their students done well in both academic and sports, which our school aims to achieve. I guessed they managed to do so due to their study attitude, which we should learn from them. 

During the two periods of lessons we had with the students, I had gained many learning points from them. For example, during the geography lesson, upon given the instructions, students would carry out immediately without the teacher repeating again. Unlike them, I felt that many students in my class always need teachers to repeat their instructions, which will probably annoys teachers a lot and also waste lesson time. Also, when the students were having their presentation during the next lesson, they were confident and the presentation was intriguing and easy to understand. Without any scripts, the students managed to explain to the audience clearly and fluently, which we can see that they understood the content. I think their presentation skill was something that we should learn and improve.

 During the whole time in Jian Guo, their students took initiative to talk to us and were very friendly. However, most of us were shy and only during lunchtime, we started chatting and also talked about their education system. All in all, we had fun in Jian Guo and also learnt a lot from these seniors. However, what we had shown in the school had disappointed our teachers. After what the teachers had said, I felt ashamed of being a RVian who should have be able to show confidence and knowledge when I was in the Jian Guo. I had gained insight about being a good leader and hope we would have a chance to travel with the teachers again to show our improvements. 

We went to Xi Men Ding and Eslite Book Store in the evening. We went shopping and bought souvenirs for our parents. Indeed, we were able to be taiwan is a result of our parents' support. Without them, we would not have this opportunity to be in taiwan and expand our horizons of the world. All in all, today was another tiring yet full-filling day. I was elated being able to be in this taiwan trip and learn so much new things.  

By Zhang RuoLin, edited by Zhang RuoLin and Ng Kwok Wing