I have a Taiwanese friend and he
is a teacher in an elementary school. Last week, he invited me his students’
science Show. In the beginning, I didn’t attend this Show because I thought
that this show was a waste of time for me. Then I thought that this show was an
important opportunity for me to get to know the education system in Taiwan. So
I decided to participate to my friend's students' show.
I faced one of the biggest
surprises of my life. Because the presentations and demonstrations made by the
students were very interesting. First, these students could speak english well.
Secondly, their presentations were attractive and it was understood that the
subject was very thoughtful.
During their presentation, I was
thinking about my elementary school period. I imagined myself on those students’
place. At the end, I decided I couldn't think of these students' projects and I
could not talk english like those student in front of foreigners. After, I
started to think about Turkish education system. Elementary school education in
Turkey is based on theory and memorizing. Turkish students generally have
difficulty in reflecting the theory and memorization knowledge to practical
knowledge.Because of that, students are ashamed of showing themselves. Unfortunately,
this situation continues until the university years. Turkey falled behind about
innovasion due to the heavy memorization and theory system.
On the other hand, this students’s
Show help me to understand why Taiwan is really good about innovation and
technology. Because such project shows increase the creativity of the students.
In addition, it helps students socialize.
As a conclusion, Turkey needs to
learn a lot of things from Taiwan education system.
