Message from seun

[Anonymous]

Hi Everyone,

I am excited to be back for another seminar via USC-China Institute. I'm sure this seminar will be filled with interesting lectures and reading materials like the other seminars. Although I teach elementary school, specifically grades 2 and 3, I think it is important for students to be exposed to a well rounded Asian curriculum from the onset. In fact, I currently have 1/3rd of my students who are Asian. Many of these kids do not speak their parents' language and have a difficult time connecting with the culture of their parents. In order to bridge this divide, i try to incorporate Asia via food, reading material and writing. I do not want to see Asian culture relegated to just the major holidays, like the Moon Festival or the Chinese New Year. I want to discuss other important every day issues such as environmental pollution and a student's life in Asia and compare it to our lives in the United States/other countries.

In our first class meeting, I was particularly amazed by the impact of the Industrial Revolution -- how this has impacted all the countries around the world: life style needs, the environment, and world views. I am looking forward to sharing and exchanging ideas with other educators.