Department of Sports, Taipei City Government

On the morning of January 8, 2026, the Taipei City Government's Department of Government Ethics hosted the "1st Integrity Volunteer Liaison Meeting of 2026" at Taipei Film House. The event brought together integrity volunteers to connect, exchange ideas, and share their experiences. Through expert lectures and hands-on sharing, the meeting aimed to continuously sharpen the volunteers' professional storytelling skills and deepen the reach of integrity education across diverse settings, such as schools and libraries.

A highlight of the meeting was a keynote lecture by Associate Professor Chen Chiao-ling from Fu Jen Catholic University, titled "Understanding Children to Tell Good Stories: Discussing Child Development and Reading." Blending child development theories with practical picture-book reading techniques, Professor Chen explained how children of different age groups vary in their cognitive understanding and emotional development. She guided the volunteers on how to adjust their storytelling pacing, language, and interactive methods to match the children's developmental stages. This tailored approach helps make integrity stories more relatable to children's everyday lives, significantly boosting the impact and effectiveness of the educational message.

Commissioner Kao Po-yang of the Department of Government Ethics remarked that while laws can regulate behavior, stories have the power to shape the right values. He noted that the positive influence these volunteers have on young students represents the softest, yet most powerful, aspect of the department's mission.

The agenda also featured a dedicated session for volunteers to share their field experiences. Participants discussed their personal insights and practical takeaways from telling integrity stories in classrooms and libraries. The enthusiastic exchange of feedback and lively interactions highlighted the strong dedication and team spirit of the volunteer group. Commissioner Kao expressed his hope that through regular gatherings and professional training, the team will continue to build cohesion, solidifying these volunteers as vital partners in advancing integrity education.

Finally, the Department of Government Ethics warmly invites members of the public who are passionate about character education and promoting honesty to join the ranks of integrity volunteers. Through long-term dedication and concrete actions, we can work together to spread integrity to every corner of the city—ensuring that the values of clean governance take deep root in the next generation and create a sustainable, positive cycle for the future.