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AnonymousThe articles were interesting. I was interested in how China's water problems are today. The article was from a few years ago, but you can relate this to California and our water issues. The problem of geography in California is reverse of China. All our water is in the North and the majority of the population is in the South.
AnonymousIt occurs to me that the type of critical thinking we are asking our students to do as we try to prepare them for the 21st century, has not fully been embraced by those who have designed the curriculum for our schools. Our emphasis on the Euro-centric perspective of the social sciences fails to critically think about and recognize the demographic and economic trends that are going to dictate the future realities of our geo-political and social realities.
AnonymousOur trade with Asia continues to increase and our culture is still geared towards Europe. We need to teach our kids that our focus should be to our west, not east. If we can start to embrace Asian studies like Australia, we can help our students become prepared for a global economy.
AnonymousBeing an English teacher, I would like to introduce my students to East Asian literature. Multicultural literature is often seen as a way that offers readers a look at how another culture understands and represents itself. I believe that studying East Asian literature will help students develop an appreciation of other cultures, allowing them to participate as more fully informed members of the global community.
AnonymousI was particularly stirred by the answer to the question, "how do we (the US) feel it is our right to spy on other countries, especially when we are not at war?" A lot of students I have had assume that we have some sort of permission from the rest of the world to be the "policers" of democracy and the world's safety. However, explaining to students that we do such things like send spy planes over the coast of China because we can (money) can get students thinking about whether or not that is a fair role for the United States to play.
AnonymousI was very overwhelmed with the amount of information that I did not know about East Asia politics. This seminar will be a real learning experience for me. As I had expressed in my introduction, I want to have my students know that not all Asians are Chinese. They need to know that there are many different cultures and languages of the Asian people and that they should not group everyone into one category of being "Chinese".
AnonymousI was very surprised to learn that Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world!
AnonymousHaving lived in Australia more than 30 years ago, I was very surprised that they would consider themselves an Asian country now. Would be very interested in finding out in New Zealanders felt the same.
AnonymousWhat I found most surprising is more a reflection on my own biases. I try to stay current on global issues and have for many years; AND yet, some of the material covered was new. It is not a matter of what is in the media, since I tend to rely on sources outside of the U.S. for my global awareness. I believe it was just my own filter of local versus regional or global newsworthiness.
AnonymousHere are a couple of questions that I could explore with my kids:
1.) Why did President Obama state the U.S.'s stance to stand behind Japan in a regional conflict? Why hadn't we done this before? Why now? What was the impetus/rationale behind this?
2.) It is claimed that "70,000" died in the earthquake in the Sizchuan region. How do we know this? Where can we find this information online? Who did the research? What methodology did they use to make that calculation? How would you go about determining that information? Why is it important? Was the information about the effects of the said earthquake made available by the Chinese government? How does corruption in China affect its growth? How did corruption in America at the turn of the 20th century affect everyday Americans?
AnonymousWhen I was introduced about the young democracy in South Korea and Taiwan, I suddenly realized that I have a set of interesting photos about the East Asia politicians who are attending meeting. Some of the politicians from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are very exited and often are involved in argument even physical fight. But the some 干部(gan-bu, officers/governors) in China are sleeping during the meeting. Why? Because most of the important decisions had been discussed and made before the meeting. I can use these photos to introduce the different political systems of East Asian countries.
AnonymousI found this article to be extremely interesting and I figured that I could easily incorporate it into my Anthropology curriculum.
The article mentions the how immigrants in Japan have a problem assimilating to the new culture... I believe my students will be able to connect with the information a great deal because many of them are the first generation born in the United States, but they witness how their parents (mostly Hispanic) have a difficulty assimilating to the American culture.
Students will be able to figure out that individuals in Japan experience similar problems as in the United States.
Additionally, students will be able to relate to the information regarding "bold immigration policies" implemented by the Japanese government which urges an increase number of immigrants to become naturalized citizens to create a "multicultural Japan."
Students would be able to recognize both Japan and the United States have similar problems regarding immigration and assimilation.
AnonymousAs we discussed how the Obama administration was trying to create friendly relations with Asia I kept thinking of questions I could have my students answer regarding such new political policies and they first one will be...
Why is the United States so interested in creating friendly relations with East Asian countries?
I would have students discuss the economic and political links between the United States and East Asian countries.
AnonymousFirst of all, I found the first day very informative. My eyes were opened to different perspectives I have never even considered before. The analysis of pictures for hidden "message" will be a good lesson to improve my students' critical thinking skills.
AnonymousAs discussion took place Monday morning I realized how little I know of politics and East Asia. I am grateful to take part in this seminar and gain knowledge I will be able to incorporate in the classroom to better prepare and support my students to become global citizens.
edited by mmartin on 7/29/2014