Chiang Wei-ling (traditional Chinese: 蔣偉寧; simplified Chinese: 蒋伟宁; pinyin: Jiǎng Wěiníng; born 2 September 1957) is a Taiwanese educator. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the Executive Yuan in 2012–2014.[2] He is also the former President of National Central University in Taoyuan.[3]
Chiang Wei-ling | |
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| 蔣偉寧 | |
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| 25th Minister of Education of the Republic of China | |
| In office 6 February 2012 – 14 July 2014 | |
| Political Deputy | Huang Pi-twan, Chen I-hsing Huang Pi-twan, Chen Der-hwa |
| Administrative Deputy | Chen Der-hwa Lin Shu-chen[1] |
| Preceded by | Wu Ching-ji |
| Succeeded by | Chen Der-hwa (acting) Wu Se-hwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 September 1957 (age 67) Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University (BS) Stanford University (MS, PhD) |
Education
editChiang graduated from National Taiwan University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in civil engineering. He then earned a Master of Science (M.S.) and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Stanford University in the United States.
ROC Education Ministry
editTaiwan-run education centers in Vietnam closure
editIn February 2013, three Taiwan-run education centers in Vietnam specializing in teaching and teacher training on Chinese language were closed down due to financial difficulties. Initially they tried to share the cost between MOE and local institutions. However, the institution decided that the operation of these education centers were not cost-effective. However, in April 2013 Chiang reiterated ROC government continuing commitment in promoting Chinese language education overseas. Even the MOE official stationed in Vietnam said that if there is any institution interested in running the education centers, they can seek help from the ministry.[4]
Retirement limit
editIn early May 2013, Chiang said that he will continue to push on a proposal for a limit on pension for retired public school teachers who still continue teaching at private school after his proposal was recently turned down by the Executive Yuan, in which the cabinet is in favor of having equal treatment for retired teachers, military personnel and civil servants. The proposal planned by Chiang will include a package of government reforms aimed at improving Taiwan's retirement insurance system for retired teachers, military personnel and civil servants, in which the current operating system is not sustainable enough for long term due to low contributions and high replacement rate.[5]
Shoeing towards President Ma Ying-jeou
editIn end of October 2013, in response to the growing number of shoeing towards President Ma Ying-jeou, Chiang said that college students who want to express their views should do in a rational way instead of resorting to the inappropriate act of throwing shoes at leaders of government. They have the right to express their opinions about the government, but they should not throw shoes at anyone. Chiang added that people should treat each other with respect and engage in rational communication in order not to create a negative impact on Taiwan's democratic development.[6]
National curriculum revision
editIn early 2014, the Ministry of Education proposed the revision of high school curriculum to be more China-centrist. Among the changes are to use the term Mainland China instead of China in referring to Mainland China, learn about Zheng Cheng-gong as Ming Dynasty ruler in Taiwan, the Dutch and Spaniard merely entered Taiwan instead of ruling it etc. Chiang said that everything is inline with the constitution of the Republic of China under the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. As of February 2014, the policy has been passed and would be implemented in the next school year.[7][8]
Resignation
editOn 14 July 2014, Chiang tendered his resignation to Premier Jiang Yi-huah over an alleged academic fraud. He then would return to his teaching position at National Central University.[9]
References
edit- ^ "New deputy ministers of defense, education, indigenous affairs named(行政院全球資訊網 - PDA(英文版)-Press Releases)". Ey.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Ministerial Team - Minister of Education". english.moe.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- ^ (GMT+8) (2012-02-01). "Taiwan's new cabinet announced｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com". Wantchinatimes.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-29. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Taiwan closes language centers in Vietnam due to financial woes - Taiwan News Online". Taiwannews.com.tw. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Minister to continue push for pensions limit". Taipei Times. 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Shoe-throwing 'inappropriate': education minister | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS". Focustaiwan.tw. 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "DPP-led municipalities continue to oppose changes to history textbooks". YouTube. 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Is the MOE rewriting history or brainwashing the nation?". The China Post. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Premier accepts minister's resignation over academic scandal | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
