| 英文摘要 |
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to substantially transform labour markets, gradually displacing a wide range of existing occupations. As a result, future societies will place increasing value on human capacities that are less susceptible to automation, particularly creativity, interpersonal interaction, and higherorder cognitive abilities. Individuals are therefore required to invest greater time and effort in the development of social and emotional skills. A growing body of research further indicates that such skills are positively associated with students’learning outcomes and creative performance, contributing to success in both educational settings and later working life. Against this backdrop, this study examines policies related to the development of social and emotional skills. To ensure analytical focus and conceptual clarity, the study first delineates the definition and conceptual underpinnings of social and emotional skills. It then examines the key features of the OECD Study on Social and Emotional Skills (SSES) as an international large-scale assessment. Given that the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is one of the major international assessments in which Taiwan participates, and that it represents one of the earliest sources reporting Taiwanese students’social and emotional skills, this study further analyses the domains in which Taiwanese students exhibit statistically significant differences in performance. Finally, the study synthesises its findings to provide reflections on Taiwanese students’social and emotional skills and offers policy-relevant implications to inform the future development of related initiatives in Taiwan. |