Designing and Implementing Indigenous Knowledge Curricula: A Case Study of the Amis People in Taiwan

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Abstract

This study develops and implements Indigenous knowledge curricula grounded in the epistemological framework of the Amis people in Taiwan. Using participatory action research, the project collaborates with both urban and rural Indigenous schools to design culturally responsive curriculum modules across multiple learning stages. Drawing from community-based fieldwork, elder interviews, and comparative analysis of decolonial education models in the U.S. and New Zealand, the research explores how Indigenous knowledge can be authentically integrated into formal schooling. Preliminary findings suggest that such curricula enhance student engagement, affirm cultural identity, and support intergenerational knowledge transmission. The study contributes to global discussions on Indigenous education, proposing a sustainable model for curriculum transformation aligned with Indigenous self-determination.

Authors

• HUI MIN CHOU, National Academy for Educational Research

• Shu-Huei Yen, Rong-Shan AI Education Application and Promotion Association