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The "2026 Ministry of Education's Cross-Disciplinary Aesthetic Education Season" key event in Kinmen, the "114th Academic Year Kinmen County Cooperative School Achievement Sharing Meeting," was held on May 29th. Kinmen County's Jinning Elementary and Junior High School and Duoduo Elementary School presented cross-disciplinary aesthetics that combined local culture. The event was hosted by Professor Li Qichang, co-host of the Cross-Disciplinary Aesthetic Education Excellence Leadership Project. Co-hosts Professor Chen Chundi, Teacher Training Committee members Professor Zeng Yiren and Professor Guo Meinu provided feedback on the course. Zhou Xiangmin, Section Chief of the Social Education Section of the Kinmen County Government Education Department, staff member Huang Wenjing, Duoduo Elementary School Principal Zhang Zhimeng, Jinning Elementary and Junior High School Principal Song Wenfa, and Principal Candidate Xu Fanying were present to offer their greetings.
In recent years, Kinmen County has actively promoted interdisciplinary aesthetic education, guiding students to cultivate cultural identity and civic literacy through the integration of art, humanities, and life experiences, drawing on issues of land, history, and life. In the morning, the aesthetic education teacher team visited Chen Jinglan's Western-style building, Gaodong Tunnel, and the Youth Farm. At the Youth Farm in Jinsha Township, elementary school students explained the biological characteristics of the migratory bird, the chestnut-throated bee-eater, and shared how to protect and coexist with it.
In the afternoon, a group of interdisciplinary aesthetics teachers gathered at Jinning Elementary and Junior High School for a sharing session on their interdisciplinary aesthetics achievements. Jinning Elementary and Junior High School, a seed school, launched the "Jinchuan Pottery - Traditional Architectural Aesthetics" course last semester. This course combined home economics, visual arts, and local culture, guiding students to observe architectural features in Kinmen's old houses such as "swallowtails," "horsebacks," and "floral tiles," and transforming these features into ceramic creations. Through sculpting and design, students not only learned ceramic techniques but also deepened their understanding and emotional connection to their hometown culture through the re-creation of cultural symbols. Next semester, the theme will be "Mandala Art - Exploring the Center of the Inner Universe," integrating mathematics, visual arts, and socio-emotional learning. Through circular and geometrically symmetrical images, students will be guided to understand mathematical aesthetics and engage in self-exploration and emotional expression through creation.
For many years, the benchmark school has been promoting the "Women's Power, Beauty: Colors in Island Memories" curriculum in elementary schools during the 2025-2026 academic year. Centering on the history of the Kinmen Women's Self-Defense Force, the curriculum integrates social studies, art, and reading to guide students in reflecting on courage, responsibility, and gender equality. Through historical exploration, field trips, and artistic creation, students cultivate empathy and a sense of civic responsibility for cherishing peace. Fifth-grade students will present their "Protecting Every Family Member on the Island" curriculum for the following semester. This curriculum combines life education, environmental education, art, filmmaking, stop-motion animation, and media outreach. Through field visits, interviews, and animation creation, students will focus on stray animals and wildlife issues, recognizing the importance of animal conservation and learning communication and problem-solving skills through collaborative processes.
Kinmen County, through its deep cultivation of interdisciplinary aesthetic education, has expanded learning beyond classroom knowledge to a genuine connection with the land, history, and life itself. Section Chief Chou Hsiang-min stated that the results of the interdisciplinary aesthetic education program are evident: students not only internalize their hometown culture but also inspire their families to learn together, creating a community of shared experiences! Professor Li Chi-chang echoed this sentiment, noting that with the support of local teachers, teacher training committee members, and the county government, interdisciplinary aesthetic education has blossomed locally in Kinmen. From the aesthetics of traditional architecture and the history of women in the military to issues of stray animals and wildlife conservation, students gradually cultivate cultural identity, empathy, and civic engagement through artistic creation, field research, and teamwork.
These courses not only showcase the diverse facets of educational innovation, but also help children learn to respect differences, cherish local culture, and protect life while understanding their hometown. In the future, Kinmen County will continue to promote cross-disciplinary aesthetic education, making aesthetics a vital force connecting local culture and students' overall development.