| 英文摘要 |
Inspired by the theoretical frameworks of labor heritage and new working-class studies, this study launched the“Visual Action of Houtong Coal Mining Labor”University Social Responsibility (USR) project in 2021. In collaboration with the Houtong Miners’Museum in New Taipei City, the project undertook a two-year teaching initiative aimed at reimagining labor education in Taiwan. Departing from conventional campus-based labor education—which often emphasizes rights discourse and abstract values—this project adopted a labor heritage-centered approach and employed visual methodologies to explore alternative pedagogical strategies grounded in historical consciousness, embodied experience, and labor culture. This article first investigates how the project engaged with objects, individuals, and landscapes from the mining area to develop a trilogy of teaching modules: Discovering the Secrets of Objects, The Last Miners Photography Project, and A Memory Tour of Houtong Coal Mining Town. It then analyzes how these modules activated labor heritage through participatory visual practices, fostering intergenerational collaboration and forming an integrated learning chain that connects labor education, heritage preservation, and public engagement. Finally, the paper reflects on the phased implementation and challenges of the project, positioning it as a case study to explore the potential of culturally oriented labor education. It seeks to contribute new ideas to labor pedagogy within academic settings and to stimulate broader discussions on the preservation of labor heritage and working-class culture. |