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- Radiant Education Foundation promotes ocean education and fosters marine conservation through the picture book ''Come and Play''.
Located within the Kaohsiung Qianzhen Technology Industrial Park, the Radiant Education Foundation has been actively advancing environmental education in recent years, with a particular focus on ocean-related issues. Since 2022, the Foundation has partnered with the Kaohsiung Dandelion Reading Promotion Association and its affiliated nonprofit bookstore, Little House Bookstore, to organize "Picture Book Workshops" each summer. These workshops, designed specifically for early childhood educators, focus on "ocean-themed picture books." The Foundation also selects 16 sustainable ocean-related picture books for the event. In 2024, Radiant's first-ever ocean-themed picture book, Come and Play, Come and Play, was added to the collection. The goal is to inspire teachers to integrate ocean protection and picture book themes into their curricula, spreading the spirit of "Loving the Ocean" back to the classrooms. Through skilled and knowledgeable educators, these teachings are shared with young children, inspiring them to incorporate ocean conservation actions into their daily lives. This allows the concept of ocean sustainability to take root from the very beginning and to flourish.
Entering its third year, the Ocean Picture Book Workshop combines the debut picture book Come and Play, Come and Play to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked transitional zone between land and sea—"the lagoon." The theme of this year's workshop centers on this topic. A total of 25 kindergartens and 44 teachers from the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area participated in the training. The trained teachers then brought the program into schools, implementing 25 diverse "Loving the Ocean" initiatives across different educational fields. Through activities such as community engagement, wetland observations, and parent-child reading sessions, the campaign touched the lives of over 3,000 individuals.
The Foundation encourages and acknowledges the selflessness and dedication of early childhood educators in carrying out ocean conservation actions. This year, in collaboration with professional judges, three outstanding projects were selected. One of these, designed by teachers Ou Jia-Wen and Qiu Xuan-Ling from the Affiliated Kindergarten of Fuxing Elementary School, is titled Let’s Hold Hands and Walk to the Ocean. The core of this project is "parent-child reading," using a picture book story as a script. Through drama rehearsals and performances at school events, the initiative expanded its influence, helping children understand that even small efforts, accumulated over time, can create significant change for the future of the ocean.
Another notable project comes from the Affiliated Kindergarten of Sanmin Elementary School, designed by teachers Zheng Ci-Jing and Huang Xin-Yu. They carefully crafted nine teaching areas, utilizing simple teaching tools and interactive games to explore the fascinating behaviors of seahorses. The project also addresses issues such as oil spills from ships and overfishing. Rather than simply focusing on environmental protection, it encourages children to think deeply about how people can coexist with the ocean while balancing sustainability, making the concept of "Loving the Ocean" more grounded and relevant to everyday life.
Finally, the Affiliated Kindergarten of Qifeng Elementary School in Pingtung, located near Dapeng Bay, focuses on the inseparable connection between the sea, wetland ecosystems, and coastal learning. Teachers use the surrounding environment to guide children in related reading activities, and through frequent wetland field investigations, children observe the rich ecosystems of the wetlands with all five senses. They also designed board games to bridge the gap between elementary school students and preschool children, helping them better understand their own living environments, making the learning experience even more meaningful.
The Radiant Education Foundation will continue to promote ocean environmental education through the Sea you Again: Infinite Ocean Conservation Action Program, nurturing seeds of ocean love in diverse ways. Between 2024 and 2026, the Foundation will publish picture books that highlight the unique marine characteristics of Southern Taiwan, as well as organize original artwork exhibitions and widespread ocean-themed storytelling services, with the aim of introducing different aspects of the ocean to the public.
Radiant Opto-Electronics recognizes the importance of social responsibility and, adhering to the spirit of giving back to society, established the Radiant Education Foundation in 2017, one year after the company's 20th anniversary. The Foundation has since invested in programs for rural area coding education, ADHD care lectures and parent-child activities, ocean environmental education, and support for local cultural and arts organizations. Through the Foundation’s efforts, Radiant aims to leverage its corporate influence to fulfill its social responsibility, build stronger connections with society, and contribute to a better future.