| 英文摘要 |
Since 1996, Taiwan has implemented a textbook review system, allowing private publishers to develop textbooks based on the Ministry of Education’s curriculum guidelines. This study explores the impact of textbook version changes and content adjustments on learning continuity, family financial burden, and educational equity, proposing policy recommendations. Through literature review, 55 questionnaires, and qualitative interviews, the findings reveal that frequent changes (34.5% annually) disrupt knowledge continuity (mean=4.31), increase teaching burdens (mean=3.96) and family expenses (mean=3.91), particularly affecting low-income families, and exacerbating urban-rural and socioeconomic disparities (mean=4.09). Post-2019 Curriculum Guidelines (108 Curriculum) increased change frequency, undermining the“common curriculum”principle (Coleman, 1966), potentially reinforcing social stratification. The current review system lacks clear standards, harming educational stability. Recommendations include establishing change regulations, strengthening review mechanisms, providing subsidies, and promoting digital textbooks to enhance quality, continuity, and equity. The study’s value lies in analyzing continuity, cost, and fairness, revealing flaws such as unclear revision standards that cause unnecessary updates, and providing evidence for reform. It recommends clear revision criteria to limit changes, stronger review processes, subsidies or used-book options to ease costs, and digital textbooks to reduce disparities. These measures aim to improve quality, continuity, and equity in education. |