Event Introduction
IDEC2024 will feature a diverse range of event formats
2024
International Democratic Education Conference
教育世界博覽會
07/20-07/28
The IDEC 2024 World Education Expo will be held over nine days in Taipei and Yilan.
In Taipei, the event will be held in collaboration with Za Share School, under the theme "Taiwan Education World Expo: Building a Sustainable New Generation." Scholars and educators who have long specialized in education and social innovation from both domestic and international backgrounds will be invited to discuss how Taiwan and the world can use education to influence the next generation and respond to generational crises and challenges in an era of increasing environmental and social complexity post-pandemic.
On the other hand, Yilan will focus on exploring learner-centered education models, featuring practical experiences from educational institutions in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. This platform aims to bring together education professionals across age groups to reflect on the development of alternative education and look towards the future.
The highlights of IDEC 2024
Diverse Activities
IDEC2024 combines a variety of interactive forms and activity types, including the following rich activity arrangements:
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Keynote Lectures :
Lectures and conversations on various topics, ranging from local education experience based in Taiwan to international perspectives on global education innovation. Daily activities will be based on different themes, covering Asia-Pacific regional cooperation, participation of young generations, exchange of diverse values, and sharing by veteran members, emphasizing the inheritance and dialogue between generations.
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Open Space :
By using open space meeting technology, participants can raise issues of their own concern and organize their own discussions, making the meeting more creative and diverse.
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IDEC Taiwan:
Building a Sustainable Future
The 10th Anniversary of the ZA Share X IDEC 2024
This activity encourages participants to independently initiate and plan learning activities in the spirit of democratic education; With the goal of sustainable education, we hope to cultivate citizens' ability to respond to contemporary social and environmental issues.
IDEC 2024 is collaborating with ZA Share's "2024 International Education Innovation Expo" to hold a two-day forum at the Taipei Yuanshan Expo Dome Exhibition Hall on July 20-21, inviting scholars and educators from home and abroad who have long specialized in education and social innovation to discuss: "In the post-epidemic era when the environment and social challenges are becoming more complex, how can Taiwan and the world influence the next generation through education and respond to generational crises and challenges."
11:00-12:00
IDEC Annual Conference and Annual Theme Introduction & Introduction of Participating Countries and Representatives.
2024 IDEC CEO Heather Yang
12:00-12:30
Opening Lecture: Two Worlds.
Upon birth, every individual is confronted with two worlds. The first is "the world of struggle between person and thing." Every child initially lives in this world, learning quickly and living vibrantly. However, within a few years, family, society, and school compel the child to move towards the second world: "the world of struggle between person and person."
Writing: Huang, Wu-Hsiung ｜Author of School Outside the Window, Childhood and Liberation; Former Professor of Mathematics at National Taiwan University; Initiator of the 410 Education Reform Movement
Reading: Chen, Zhen-kan｜Founding Director of the Formosa Alternative and Experimental Education Association
13:30-13:50
Democratic Education 2.0: From Schools to the World
Yaacov Hecht | Founder of Hadera Democratic School ; Author of the “Democratic School”; Founder of the first IDEC
14:00-14:20
Practicing Educational Equality in the Midst of Generational Change
Amukta Mahapatra｜Initiator of the education reform movement in India; Founder of SchoolScape; Facilitator of the United Nations India Equity in Education Initiative
14:30-14:50
How Korea came up with a first public democratic school
Tae Wook Ha｜Professor of Asian Life University; Principal of Korea's first national democratic school
15:00-15:20
Digital Citizenship in the AI Era
Isabel Hou｜Secretary-general of Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Academy Foundation；Members of the Human Rights Committee, Ministry of Digital Affairs；Advisory Board Member, Center for Sustainable Democratic Governance, Foundation for Future Generations；g0v Citizen Technology Community Contributors
15:30-15:50
Educational Mission in Conflict
Kateryna Botvinnik｜Founder of One Crazy School, Educational Experiment in Ukraine
16:00-16:20
Democratic University : Emancipation of Knowledge, Empowerment of People
Kageki Asakura｜A renowned scholar of education and society in Japan; Founder of Tekisen Democratic University in Japan; Educational advisor to the Korean and European parliaments
16:30-16:50
100 Years Later, Progressivism and Summerhill School
Henry Readhead｜Representative of Summerhill School, UK
17:00-18:00
Panel discussion: Responding to the Challenges of the New Generation through Education
We invite educators from Taiwan, Japan, and Ukraine to discuss, after summarizing a whole day of sharing from educators of various countries, how "war and conflict" have changed the education systems and democratic processes of different countries over the past century, and the role democratic education plays in responding to war and conflict. Furthermore, we hope to discuss how to help the next generation develop critical thinking, peaceful conflict resolution, and active social participation skills.
Adler Yang｜Researcher, Awakening Coop Lab; Co-Founder, International Experimental Higher Education Research & Action Alliance; Trustee, Japan Association of Synthetic Anthropology
Kateryna Botvinnik｜Founder of One Crazy School, Educational Experiment in Ukraine
Kageki Asakura｜A renowned scholar of education and society in Japan; Founder of Tekisen Democratic University in Japan; Educational advisor to the Korean and European parliaments
Keynote
From July 22nd to 28th, seven days of lectures and discussions will be held at Tamkang University's Lanyang Campus in Yilan. Scholars from all over the world are invited to share their views on the themes of "Pioneering Innovation," "Sustainable Progress," "Rooted in Taiwan," "Young Generation," "Diversity and Inclusion," and "Generational Continuity" according to the theme of each day.
The Asia-Pacific Democratic Education Community (APDEC) Annual Meeting, and the IDEC Annual Meeting will be held on July 24th and July 26th respectively.
（歡迎右滑看每日行程）
09:50-11:00
Opening Ceremony and Event Tour
楊逸頎｜IDEC 2024 執行長；人文國中小畢業生
11:00-12:00
Experimental Education and Social Innovation in Southern Taiwan
王慧蘭｜另類暨實驗教育學會理事長；屏大副教授
13:30-14:00
Blossom Market Opening Event
14:00-14:50
Difficulties and Challenges of Running a Democratic School in an East Asian Society
黃政雄｜全人實驗中學校長
15:00-15:50
Zhan-Fu (Naure-nurtyring): A new paradigm of brain-based 0~26+ education of brain-based 0~26+ education & parenting.
楊文貴｜展賦行動學苑創辦人
15:00-15:50
Taiwan Sudbury：Practicing Democratic Education in a New Democracy
柏安潔｜臺灣瑟谷共同創辦人
16:00-16:50
Education as a Vehicle of Influence - Taiwan's Experience in Collecting Citizens' Diverse Creative Energies to Transform Education
蘇仰志｜雜學校校長
17:00-17:50
Challenges and Prospects of Experimental Education in Taiwan
周樂生｜人文國中小校長
20:30-
歡迎晚會
Cultural and Artistic Exchange
The nightly Open Stage and Cultural Nights will provide a stage for participants from all over the world to showcase the exchange of traditional cultural performances to modern art, promoting international excitement and sparks.
APDEC & IDEC Council
The Annual Council is the highest decision-making body of IDEC, and through these meetings, not only international affairs but also educational cooperation and development within the Asia-Pacific region are discussed.
Dream Auction
Feel free to bring any unused items to the auction for exchange, and we will donate all proceeds to the next IDEC host country.
Villagers' Initiative
Have an issue you want to advocate for? Come and share what matters to you with your international partners to connect, facilitate deeper conversations and follow up!
無邊際沙龍｜Open Space
7/22-28 The main event in Yilan is the Open Space, which is an alternative meeting format that encourages anyone to freely initiate meetings.Therefore, in addition to the Keynote Speakers arranged for each time slot, IDEC provided 14 spaces in the event venue for self- reservation, encouraging participants to initiate a variety ofdiscussions and topics.The spaces were of various types, including classrooms, a lounge, a sports hall, a rhythm classroom, a billiard room, etc. They could be used freely.
Four of the classrooms are organized under the themes of "Economic Development", "Cities and Rural", "Diversity", and "Domestic and International", inviting participants who have feelings about the issues to participate in different kinds of activities to stimulate more discussions.
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文化工作坊｜Cultural Workshops
我們提供多元豐富的文化體驗，希望透過茶席、再生紙製作和花藝藝術，讓您學習傳統茶藝，感受茶道中的平靜與美學；探索如何將廢紙轉化為美麗的再生紙，為環保貢獻一份心力；並在花藝體驗中，創作屬於自己的花藝作品，感受自然的美好與創造的樂趣。期待您的參與，和我們一起度過一段美好時光！
07/22（二） 13:30-15:00
再生紙小書工作坊
講者｜日出小姐 Miss Sunrise
地點｜CL403 教室
費用｜ 350 元 （材料費）
7/24（三）14:00-15:15
7/25（四）14:00-15:15
7/26（五）14:00-15:15
泡泡花盅永生花藝工作坊
講者｜乒乓兔與他的好捧油-小鹿
地點｜CL403 教室
費用｜ 350 元 （材料費）
7/24（三）11:00-12:00
「褒忠讚歌」客家文化學習欣賞
地點｜CL403 教室
費用｜免費
備註｜免事前報名
7/26（五）14:00~15:00
文字的力量｜東亞言靈書法文化體驗
地點｜CL404 教室
費用｜免費
備註｜免事前報名
7/23（二） 20:30-21:30
7/24（三）20:30-21:30
觀星導覽
地點｜學生餐廳與國際會議廳走廊集合
費用｜ 免費
備註｜ 免事前報名
07/23（三） 14:00~16:00
茶席工作坊
講者｜蔡忠南老師
地點｜CL403 教室
費用｜ 250 元 （材料費）
7/23（二）16:30-17:30
吉祥禪繞畫
講者｜貍想教育
地點｜CL403 教室
費用｜免費
備註｜免事前報名
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7/26（五）11:00-12:00
變廢為寶挑戰賽
地點｜CL403 教室
費用｜免費
備註｜免事前報名
7/22（一）14:00-14:30
7/24（三）14:00-14:30
7/26（五）14:00-14:30
記憶之河展覽導覽時間
地點｜CL308 教室
費用｜ 免費
備註｜ 免事前報名
7/27（六） 20:30-24:00
啤酒暢聊
地點｜學生餐廳
費用｜ 免費
備註｜ 免事前報名
Party Square
No matter who you are, you can stand on the open stage and share your stories and specialties at the cultural night and make unforgettable memories!
River of Memory Exhibition
The live installation will focus on the 30th anniversary of IDEC, introducing alternative education schools and their philosophies from around the world, and sharing the impact of the development of democracy and diversity in education in Taiwan since the 410 education reform.
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IDEC Story Hall
Since its founding in 1994, the beauty and interest of IDEC has been that each year the format and content of IDEC has been extremely different, creating the most unique scenery according to the characteristics and culture of the host country, as well as the participants of the year. We have gathered a small selection of IDECp articipants' views and perspectives to portray the anecdotes of the past 30 years. You are welcome to interact and exchange with more people at the event to piece together and create your own IDEC story.
Alternative Schools of the World
Many alternative educators believe that everyone is a natural
learner, with unique gifts, and that when learners grow up in an environment of support, respect, and trust, and are able to practice taking on freedom, choice, and responsibility, they are able to utilize their gifts, contribute to the larger community, and help each other do well together. Therefore, we should not hold all students to a single standard. There is beauty in diversity, and the beauty of diversity creates a thriving society.
Taiwan's alternative education graduates, such as former Minister of Digital Affairs Ms. Audrey Tang and American drag queen champion Ms. Neffiah, are creating their own paths in their own ways, showing the infinite possibilities of life with their unique vitality.
Do you want to know what kind of alternative schools look like in different countries around the world? What are the directions of their graduates? Come and meet them and interact with them!
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30th Anniversary of Taiwan's Education Reform, Diversification in Education
Since the lifting of martial law in Taiwan in 1987, educational
reforms have mushroomed, and the overall education system and
laws have gradually become more diversified and open, laying a
solid foundation for Taiwan's educational innovation.
On April 10, 1994, the famous education reform movement - the
April 10th Education Reform - was initiated by the public, and this
historic event marked the official launch of Taiwan's education
reform. Come and learn about the changes that have taken place in
Taiwan over the past 30 years!
Blossom Market
Connect domestic and foreign education innovation, social welfare and local workers to share public issues of concern to the organization, research on change theories, and existing project
results. Let foreign friends see Taiwan’s form of public participation where blossoming freely!
臺灣實驗教育勞動合作社
臺灣實驗教育合作社是一個集結各式獨立教育工作者的組織，在這裡你可以安心合法開課及接案，也可以找到一群熱衷於實驗教育的老師們及多元課程，在以人為本，互為主體性的教育理念下，推廣民主、自由、共好的教育理念。
貍想教育＆貍想教育創新學院
「貍想教育」由致力於教育轉型的跨教師組成，以「遊戲教育」為形式、「啟發教育」為內涵、「價值觀」的涵養為教育本質，以「playful x useful x perceivable」為核心設計相關教學資源，望能成為教育工作者溫柔的後盾。重視價值啟發、設計遊戲課程、製作協作課堂桌遊、舉辦增能工作坊、籌備線上跨校共備讀書會、線上遊戲平台系統規劃·····舉凡教學現場所需，均全力協助教育夥伴，不單在教室外引領學習，更想在體制中帶動改變，期許能共同實踐理想的課堂風景。
社團法人臺灣潛進永續教育協會
本會為依法設立、非以營利為目的之公益性社會團體，以教育為途徑推廣永續發展，並以潛移默化、循序漸進的推動方向前進，透過感受、理解與行動，持續深耕並傳遞永續發展教育，發揮永續教育影響力為宗旨。
我們的核心使命：帶動永續、參與世界、創造改變
我們的三面向：社會關懷、自我韌性、團隊合作
寰宇＆新惠佑蒙特梭利實驗教育
我們是寰宇＆新惠佑蒙特梭利實驗教育，以發展6歲以上蒙特梭利教育為志業，在台灣開創不同的教育風景，探索開發蒙特梭利教育更多的可能性，讓更多的蒙特梭利父母、家庭能一起建立自己的教育價值觀。
蒙特梭利教學是一個包容性大、彈性十足的教學模式，我們關心孩子的基礎知識概念，也細心觀察孩子需求，更以點燃孩子的學習熱情為主要目標，讓每個獨特的孩子在未來快速變動的時代找到自己的一片天空，完成自己的宇宙任務。
蘭陽青年人文社會工作坊
蘭陽青年人文社會工作坊，核心理念為「試圖弭平城鄉教育資源的落差、發揮青年的影響力、讓地方的人事物被看見」，在宜蘭發起各式創意企劃，也將影響力延伸至全國各地，現今成員由全國各地高中職與大學學生組成，組織成員近百人。為促進宜蘭青少年的議題討論，團隊將審議式民主的精神融入活動企劃中，除了利用「公民咖啡館」的形式外，更結合模擬聯合國與公聽會元素重新草創活動「模擬議事亭」，推動宜蘭高鐵選址、五十二甲濕地爭議等地方議題的討論，並邀民意代表、政府部門聆聽青年聲音，透過行動落實組織核心價值。
Food Plaza
We have curated a selection of both local and international snacks, ranging from peanut roll ice cream to Mexican cuisine. We hope these diverse options will satisfy everyone's taste buds, allowing you to experience the warmth and cultural diversity of Taiwan through these delightful flavors.
鄭家印尼沙嗲BbQ
謙卑服務，顧客滿意，打出異國美食
藍比爾行動餐車
我們堅持手作、親自把關食材問題，以降低食安問題
發財金幣鋪
來自宜蘭的金幣燒，上面有龜山島的圖案，非常具有臺灣風味！吃了大家也會跟著發財唷！
食六號美食
宜蘭在地美食、特色小吃！ 花生捲冰淇淋、烤香腸、雞腿肉串 烤香腸，大人小孩都愛的經典夜市小吃
台灣小旅行
Traveling in Taiwan
In addition to the activities mentioned above, IDEC provides some small trips that can be purchased as add-ons, giving you the opportunity to visit experimental education schools and organizations, and to gain a deeper understanding of the appearance and characteristics of experimental education in Taiwan. For example, Miaoli Holistic Education School and Yilan Humanity School are some of the featured trips. Besides, there are also more Taiwan's unique cultural mini-trips, so after purchasing them, let's go on a trip with foreign friends!
HK AE Exchange Tour
Feeling not enough after IDEC 2024? Welcome to join the Hong Kong Education Tour from 8/1 to 8/5 to learn more about local education organisations such as RTC Gaia School, Ediversity, MaD, etc. There is no extra charge, free accommodation is provided, and you just need to pay for your own transport and meals.
Organizer
Cross-generational and cross-border executive units:
IDEC 2024 Executive Committee (TDEC)
指導單位｜
International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC); Asia-Pacific Democratic Education Community (APDEC)
承辦單位｜
Elite International Education Consultant Group
Organizers｜
Taiwan Nature Nurturing Association (TNNA); Holistic Education School; Humanity Primary & Junior High School; International Association for Sustainable Education
聯合推動｜
Beaversophy Education; To Be Educational Catalyst; Taipei Heping Experimental Elementalry School; R.O.C. Jendo Society; ZA Share...
