Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to describe the design of an educational environment which helps kids of elementary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools develop their abilities to become independent in the coming society. The design is based on the reports submitted to the Minister of Education by the Central Council for Education and the Curriculum Council in 1996 through 1998. The Minister of Education announced the Course of Study officially in 1998 and 1999,depending upon the reports. It will become effective in elementary schools and junior high schools in April, 2002,senior high schools in April 2003. Hence, each school is now required to design a new curriculum of its own according to the Course of Study. This paper will be helpful when teachers try to understand the significance of the Course of Study and design curriculums for their own schools.
