Despite the recent China bashing, which I believe is serious and dangerous, I can't but keep myself from smiling when I read stories like this, which reveal the thousands upon thousands of bonds formed between ordinary Chinese and Americans every year... By Jeanne Kniaz, Voice Reporter While most travelers abroad seem content to return with souvenirs such as porcelain or … [Read more...] about Friendships are Made on a Personal Level, One at a Time
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Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?
So yesterday I was having dinner with a good friend from the East Coast. And the topic of Obama's recent meeting with the Dalai Lama came up. "Why does the Dalai Lama Visit anger China so much," he asked, among other questions. On the one hand, the question my friend asks is very legit. The Chinese government holds all the cards. With every passing day, Tibet is … [Read more...] about Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?
Learning about the Chinese Mind through Chinese Food
This may not be a profound truth that I just discovered, but have you noticed that Chinese food and Chinese thinking have a lot to do with each other? Obvious as it may seem, one can become more reflective after encounters with another type of food and thinking behind it. In my case, the comparison is between China and America. 1. In cooking we don't have "1 cup", "1/4 cup", … [Read more...] about Learning about the Chinese Mind through Chinese Food
Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (III): Teacher and Parent Roles in Education
Question: In your opinion, are teachers in the US given enough latitude to teach effectively? IDEA (a law for programs for students with disabilities), Title I (a part of a law for programs for economically disadvantaged students), our equal opportunity laws and even, to a certain extent, the No Child Left Behind law, as well as many other laws and influences have created a … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (III): Teacher and Parent Roles in Education
Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (II): Chinese vs. US Education
Question: If you can comment on the differences between the Chinese and US educational systems that would be great. If not, from your experience working with US students and Chinese students, what are some of the things that stand out to you as being very different? What could Chinese students learn from their US counterparts and what could American students learn from their … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (II): Chinese vs. US Education