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The NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY Mobile Library General Education Course Presentation: Witnessing the Beauty of Knowledge Sharing
The presentation for the first-semester general education course "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) for Academic Year 113 was held on the 17th at NCKU Library. This year, the course provided service-learning opportunities to eight schools in Tainan, Chiayi, and Kaohsiung. During the presentation, each group vividly demonstrated the mutual growth in teaching and learning and showcased NCKU’s ability to extend its resources and capabilities beyond campus. Principals from Tainan Municipal ChengKung Junior High School and Tainan City Annan District Jhenhai Elementary School attended to express their gratitude to NCKU students, who acted as "living" textbooks to deliver accurate knowledge and learning energy to the children.
Since 2019, NCKU Library has introduced the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library general education course. By integrating library collections with course content, the program not only cultivates students' "narrative ability," "creative thinking," "humanistic care," and "university social responsibility" but also puts service-learning into practice. Under the guidance of instructors, students design creative lesson plans, games, and teaching aids based on selected thematic books, imparting knowledge to elementary and junior high school students in an engaging way. Additionally, they bring books or even drive the mobile library into school campuses, encouraging reading habits.
Director Tzu-Fun Fu of the NCKU Library emphasized in her speech that instructors care deeply about the students' learning outcomes. In the mobile library general education course, enrolled students transform into instructors, conveying knowledge to elementary and junior high school students. This requires the students to shift perspectives and think of others. She believed that NCKU students gained valuable experiences and growth through their service, leaving lasting impressions of kindness and beauty in their hearts. She hoped that students would continue to spread this kindness and beauty after entering society, influencing even more people. Director Fu also expressed gratitude to former library director and current National Central Library Director Han-Ching Wang for her vision in initiating the mobile library course, which NCKU Library will continue to offer.
Yi-Ming Yang, Senior Manager of Dachan Great Wall Group, a long-time supporter of the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library general education course, emphasized the company’s commitment to working with NCKU to accomplish this meaningful endeavor. Wan-Ru Chen, Director of the Sanfar Education Foundation, also stated her hope to continue collaborating with NCKU Library to bring children into a world enriched by reading.
Principal Rong-Xiang Tu of Jhenhai Elementary School praised NCKU students for bringing unique learning experiences to children. The students designed tailored materials and content suitable for different grade levels, broadening the children’s horizons. He looked forward to future visits. Principal Wen-Peng Zheng of ChengKung Junior High School reflected on his own experience of being moved by university students' services during his elementary school years, which left a lasting impact on him. He later joined a service-learning club in university. He believes the service provided by NCKU students has planted seeds of kindness and love in the children’s hearts, with the hope that these seeds will continue to grow.
After the opening ceremony, the course presentation commenced. Students from eight groups eagerly explored the exhibits of other groups. Guan-Yu Chen, a senior from the College of Planning and Design, remarked on the exceptional work of each group. One group tackled the theme “Environmental Protection + Math/Science = ?,” aiming to make math or science fun and accessible for children—a challenging task.
Pei-Xuan Chen, a first-year undeclared major, shared her thoughts on the course, highlighting its immense value. Although the course involved collaboration between students and instructors in creating teaching materials, tools, and activities, the instructors primarily played a supportive role. At first, the students struggled with running activities and had to repeatedly simulate and brainstorm. They faced challenges like ensuring the content wasn’t too advanced or dull, making activities engaging, and considering children’s knowledge absorption levels. However, the learning process was fulfilling, and she encouraged peers who enjoy working with children to take the course.
Knowledge sharing is the core spirit of the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library. Its goal is to bring NCKU’s knowledge and energy to more communities in need. In the past, the course focused on sharing NCKU Library’s books with children. However, it was later found that the content was slightly advanced for young readers. This year, resources were integrated from Tainan Public Library, the Public Library Regional Resource Center, the Sanfar Education Foundation, the National Central Library, and CommonWealth Magazine’s Hope Reading Program. The Dachan Great Wall Group also provided strong support.
The first-semester general education course for Academic Year 113 brought together 12 faculty members from the colleges of Medicine, Planning and Design, Sciences, Bioscience and Biotechnology, and Liberal Arts, with a total of 78 students from different disciplines completing the course. Schools served included Yizhu Junior High School in Chiayi County; Muzha Elementary School and Gouping Elementary School in Kaohsiung’s Neimen District; Beishih Elementary School in Tainan’s Madou District; Tainan Tzu Chi Senior High School; Jiangong Elementary School in Tainan’s Cigu District; ChengKung Junior High School in Tainan’s North District; and Jhenhai Elementary School in Tainan’s Annan District.
In addition to the course presentation, a static exhibit is being displayed in the library lobby from the 17th until January 9th next year.
Since 2019, NCKU Library has introduced the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library general education course. By integrating library collections with course content, the program not only cultivates students' "narrative ability," "creative thinking," "humanistic care," and "university social responsibility" but also puts service-learning into practice. Under the guidance of instructors, students design creative lesson plans, games, and teaching aids based on selected thematic books, imparting knowledge to elementary and junior high school students in an engaging way. Additionally, they bring books or even drive the mobile library into school campuses, encouraging reading habits.
Director Tzu-Fun Fu of the NCKU Library emphasized in her speech that instructors care deeply about the students' learning outcomes. In the mobile library general education course, enrolled students transform into instructors, conveying knowledge to elementary and junior high school students. This requires the students to shift perspectives and think of others. She believed that NCKU students gained valuable experiences and growth through their service, leaving lasting impressions of kindness and beauty in their hearts. She hoped that students would continue to spread this kindness and beauty after entering society, influencing even more people. Director Fu also expressed gratitude to former library director and current National Central Library Director Han-Ching Wang for her vision in initiating the mobile library course, which NCKU Library will continue to offer.
Yi-Ming Yang, Senior Manager of Dachan Great Wall Group, a long-time supporter of the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library general education course, emphasized the company’s commitment to working with NCKU to accomplish this meaningful endeavor. Wan-Ru Chen, Director of the Sanfar Education Foundation, also stated her hope to continue collaborating with NCKU Library to bring children into a world enriched by reading.
Principal Rong-Xiang Tu of Jhenhai Elementary School praised NCKU students for bringing unique learning experiences to children. The students designed tailored materials and content suitable for different grade levels, broadening the children’s horizons. He looked forward to future visits. Principal Wen-Peng Zheng of ChengKung Junior High School reflected on his own experience of being moved by university students' services during his elementary school years, which left a lasting impact on him. He later joined a service-learning club in university. He believes the service provided by NCKU students has planted seeds of kindness and love in the children’s hearts, with the hope that these seeds will continue to grow.
After the opening ceremony, the course presentation commenced. Students from eight groups eagerly explored the exhibits of other groups. Guan-Yu Chen, a senior from the College of Planning and Design, remarked on the exceptional work of each group. One group tackled the theme “Environmental Protection + Math/Science = ?,” aiming to make math or science fun and accessible for children—a challenging task.
Pei-Xuan Chen, a first-year undeclared major, shared her thoughts on the course, highlighting its immense value. Although the course involved collaboration between students and instructors in creating teaching materials, tools, and activities, the instructors primarily played a supportive role. At first, the students struggled with running activities and had to repeatedly simulate and brainstorm. They faced challenges like ensuring the content wasn’t too advanced or dull, making activities engaging, and considering children’s knowledge absorption levels. However, the learning process was fulfilling, and she encouraged peers who enjoy working with children to take the course.
Knowledge sharing is the core spirit of the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library. Its goal is to bring NCKU’s knowledge and energy to more communities in need. In the past, the course focused on sharing NCKU Library’s books with children. However, it was later found that the content was slightly advanced for young readers. This year, resources were integrated from Tainan Public Library, the Public Library Regional Resource Center, the Sanfar Education Foundation, the National Central Library, and CommonWealth Magazine’s Hope Reading Program. The Dachan Great Wall Group also provided strong support.
The first-semester general education course for Academic Year 113 brought together 12 faculty members from the colleges of Medicine, Planning and Design, Sciences, Bioscience and Biotechnology, and Liberal Arts, with a total of 78 students from different disciplines completing the course. Schools served included Yizhu Junior High School in Chiayi County; Muzha Elementary School and Gouping Elementary School in Kaohsiung’s Neimen District; Beishih Elementary School in Tainan’s Madou District; Tainan Tzu Chi Senior High School; Jiangong Elementary School in Tainan’s Cigu District; ChengKung Junior High School in Tainan’s North District; and Jhenhai Elementary School in Tainan’s Annan District.
In addition to the course presentation, a static exhibit is being displayed in the library lobby from the 17th until January 9th next year.
Group photo from the opening ceremony of the "NCKU BOOKS ONE CITY" Mobile Library General Education Course Presentation.
A diabolo performance at the presentation.
Visitors attentively listening to group presentations and explanations of course content.
Groups showcasing their course outcomes through photos and written materials at their display booths.
The exhibits vividly demonstrated the mutual growth in teaching and learning and NCKU’s capabilities.
