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  • January 11, 2008 at 4:11 pm #5620
    Rob_Hugo@PortNW
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    When one goes through an experience one usually believes that the experience in just something that happens during the course of the day. In reading and visiting Asian exhibits I never thought to have been emotionally involved in them. This class was just that, a class that I would be learning about a group of people that I mentioned n my world history class every year. Little did I know that I would have had any connection with any group of people I would be learning about. Well, to my surprise upon my visit to the Museum, I found that some of the subjects or cultures we are discussing really "really brought home" a few things that were right under my nose, so to speak, that I had no idea about.
    First, I was totally shocked that my grandson was interested in Japanese history when I told him I was enrolled in an East Asian Seminar. He had 4 years of Japanese and knew a lot about what I had mentioned to him.
    He began telling me all about what I had just learned at a seminar meeting. Also the teacher I worked with for seven years, her family's history was posted on a computer in the Japanese American museum. They gave me copies of the families' total description. The age, the work history, their nationality, and where they lived when the American Japanese camps were conceived.
    Talk about being real!

    January 14, 2008 at 8:15 am #33846
    Anonymous
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    I have often found that the best way to have deeper understanding is to ask questions. I think this started as a result of not being a native speaker when I first came to the United States. Clarity was a big deal and I did not want to misunderstand what is expected of me. This class has given me such resources of information that I can take back with me, whether I'm teaching a class or aiding me in my research into my heritage. The opportunity to discuss Asia-related topic has really been a privilege--sharing experiences, food, and listening to those who are passionate about what they've learned. What I gained from this seminar has been invaluable.

    January 14, 2008 at 11:07 pm #33847
    Anonymous
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    I was readingCalifornia Educator volume 12, when I came across an article ''Passion for Japan's culture translates into new skills'',discussing how a teacher used her student's interest in anime to get them interested in Japanese culture and language. in the student;s own words, ''A lot of us watch anime and the art, style and action keep us wanting more.'' The wanting for more is where the teacher taught her lessons about the culture.They did research projects, sing songs ,cook, attend cocerts and did many other aspects from the culture.

    January 14, 2008 at 11:17 pm #33848
    Anonymous
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    Asking questions is a strategy that I teach to my students to aid them to better understand not only their reading ,but the world around them . Our fifth grade class is the only class in the elementary that takes an official PE test, so they know about the importance of building a healthy heart and healthy lungs. Their question is,''Why are they having the Olympics in China and there is no good air for the athletes to breathe?'' They wanted to know if breathing bad air won't damage their lungs like second hand smoking.

    January 27, 2008 at 5:39 pm #33849
    Anonymous
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    I'm waiting to see what will prevail in the upcoming Olympics. I appreciated your student's keen observation on the athlete's predicament as they learn to acclimate to a new environment, especially breathing the air. The first couple of days will be very interesting.

    January 28, 2008 at 3:39 pm #33850
    Anonymous
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    I too am waiting to see what will actually happen to the athletes from the air quality in Beijing. I first hope they can mitigate many of the problem even if temporarily. I would also like to know exactly what they can do to achieve this goal from cloud seeding to cutting cars on the roads. What can we apply here in LA?

    February 3, 2008 at 1:59 pm #33851
    Anonymous
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    I think in order to promote, "healthy air", I would not be surprised if a company jumped the bandwagon of selling "pure-bottled oxygen"--someone will sell something like that, I'm sure. And I would be one of the first ones to get in line to buy one. Forget perrier, get me fresh oxygen. Oh, I'll bet they will sell "special" water with skyrocketing prices. Any thoughts?

    February 4, 2008 at 8:39 am #33852
    Anonymous
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    I like the idea of buying "fresh air, "but just on a chemistry stand point, oxygen tanks would be very dangerous if that were sold. It's prone to explosions if it is near any flames. What would work too is if the Sharper Image sold one of their ionic what evers that removed more than just dust in the air. Smog is more than just dust, they are chemicals that would require some advanced system to remove. If it can be created cheaply and easily, I would want one for myself here in LA. I'm sure they'd be a hot item in China.

    March 2, 2008 at 2:28 am #33853
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    Who wouldn't want cleaner air. I know that it might be dangerous to have an oxygen tank specially for people who are careless, and if something like that would open up to the public how expensive would it be?

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