Activating Learning Morale Through Diverse Dynamic Interaction 啟發大學生學習熱忱的多元互動性策略

1. SHU Sep. 9, 2013 Activating Learning Morale Through Diverse Dynamic Interaction 啟發大學生學習熱忱的多元互動性策略 李振清 世新大學英語系退休教授 ccli@cc.shu.edu.tw http://cc.shu.edu.tw/~cte/gallery/ccli/

2. 高教海嘯危機中 洪蘭教授引發的大學教學策略與品質提升思維 Nov. 12, 2009 大學教師的使命與挑戰：傳道、授業、解惑

3. 洪蘭教授的感嘆 認真教學的挑戰 大學教師的嚴峻挑戰 1：面對當代台灣大學生的態度 如何喚醒那些沈睡的大學生? 老師，您該怎麼辦? 賣力教學的代價?

4. 挑戰2：啟發性的創新教學？ 多媒體與資訊科技(IT)的運用

5. 挑戰3：感性的現代教學法？ 從師生互動到觀念啟發& 挑戰

6. 高等教育教學(卓越)第一、學術研究至上：從英文出發高等教育教學(卓越)第一、學術研究至上：從英文出發 Priority of Teaching Excellence and Academic Research: ENGLISH President Drew Faust spoke to new faculty • 傳道 • 授業 • 解惑 • 回歸大學之道 • 大學教了沒？

7. 一流學府的挑戰性教學策略 瞭解學生心理、培養大專生學習動機/方法/成就感 Mission Impossible? Mission Accomplished.

8. 以妥善多元之備課模式與IT檔案管理, 發揮省時省力之教學成效

9. 參照文本(教科書)重整教材，並配合現實新知製作新教材參照文本(教科書)重整教材，並配合現實新知製作新教材 備課的有趣方法與永續教材建檔策略: e-Filing & Portfolio

10. Khrushchev, USSR 1st Presidential Debate: John F. Kennedy – Richard M. Nixon, July 1960 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbrcRKqLSRw

11. Mr. Obama picked up right where he had left off in last week’s debate, going on the offensive from the start . President Obama and Mitt Romney engaged in a contentious exchange over America's place in the world. Wrapping up a series of defining debates with a bristling exchange over America’s place in the world: from geopolitical” rival to national security Students gathered for the debate at American University in Washington. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tecohezcA78 http://edition.cnn.com/election/2012/debates/third-presidential-debate With the end of the debates, Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney will embark on a two-week sprint to Election Day.

12. Should the Bakery Master Wu Bao-chun(吳寶春) be exceptionally admitted to the EMBA Program? Affirmative: Wu Bao-chun (吳寶春) should be exceptionally admitted to the EMBA Program. Why? Negative: Wu Bao-chun (吳寶春) should not be exceptionally admitted to the EMBA Program. Why? 台大EMBA?

13. Reading for background knowledge. Speaking with confidence. Using body language properly. Confidence comes from background knowledge and constant practice. Note-taking helps. Public Speaking and Debate in Action: argumentative reading, speaking and writing practices with critical thinking Debate in action (April 10, 2013) Listen critically, and take note carefully. Think on your feet. (Apr. 9, 2013)

14. 潛能開發與信心建構: Essential 學生參與教學活動 Class participation: Indispensable

15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4bM9geY0do IT 與現代多媒體運用於創意教學；激發學習動機 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc

16. Reading and discussion Discussion and writing Group Dynamics in Action 激發潛能；讓學生參與學習活動 Polishing the group writing Further discussion for presentation

17. RHETORIC: Interactive learning of English Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening with native speakers of English May 2009

18. 動態互動教學、學以致用、國際交流Activating learning morale through dynamic interaction in an international setting

19. RHETORIC (SENIORS 2013):Learning morale is activated through motivation & presentation, leading to future careers.

20. Prompting students to extend “Academic Writing” based on general writing skills, covering resourceful academic, literary, social and cultural contents. It justifies the function of holistic learning. “Students should be required to revise (or at least self-edit) their texts after receiving feedback.” (Ferris, 2004. The “Grammar Correction” Debate in L2 Writing)

21. Third revision after on-line discussion.

22. The perils of prostitutionSaturday, Apr 17, 2010, Page 8 Kudos to the Taipei Times for your article on prostitution (“Sex workers coerced into trade,” April 12, page 2), reversing the popular myth that many young girls voluntarily enter the sex industry merely for money. A study by The Garden of Hope Foundation found that 60 percent of young sex workers are victims of coercion or deceit. The others, who are needy, have no choice but to become prostitutes. Most of them are controlled by large brothel groups. They did not volunteer to be sex workers. As the Taipei City Department of Social Welfare’s Chen Shu-chuan (陳淑娟) said, “Many of the girls are desperate for money, for care, or for love.” During the Victorian era in the UK, some young girls from the working class were sacrificed for the sake of their families to work as prostitutes. For example, Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles depicted how a mother intended to sell her daughter to cover living expenses. In the 19th century, girls were used in this way to get money for their needy families. However, in the 21st century, some underage girls are still forced to be sex workers for the sake of financial survival. A NOWnews article on Monday told the story of Fenfen (芬芬), whose father forced her into the sex trade when she was eight. The sad case of this girl is a typical one, characterizing the malfunctioning of our social system. The Garden of Hope study found that some of the young girls are deceived by their parents and friends. Most of these young girls in the sex trade are not in it for easy money. They are in fact victims. As a mother of a six-year-old girl, I read this report with grave concern. This issue relates to social problems and education. What can we do to safeguard these young kids? Love and care are the most treasured elements in the family and in school education. First, teachers should not only take care of students’ studies, but also take their family conditions into account. Second, establishing positive values is parents’ most important responsibility to their children. Third, reinforcing family ethics is indispensable in our modern society. Finally, with love and care, our children may steer clear of being deceived by prostitution syndicates. All women and girls should be treated fairly in terms of the humanistic concept of “gender equality,” a theme which has been globally proclaimed. It is everybody’s responsibility to rebuild a society of compassion and harmony.Irene WangTaipei

23. Saying No to Bullying The issue of school bullying has recently attracted a great deal of media attention and been the subject of a seemingly endless number of debates, the consensus being that the situation has grown worse. Not only students, but also teachers can suffer from bullying (“Getting to the root of school bullying,” Dec. 31, page 8). For this reason, the Executive Yuan has established an inter-ministerial platform to address student discipline problems. It is imperative that active measures be taken to nip this in the bud now. How to curb bullying should be everyone’s business. As to causes, we should understand that there is no one reason that young students misbehave. The main cause is that morality and ethics are largely ignored by an education system that is entirely examination-oriented. According to news reports, about 10 percent of students have suffered from bullying and about 30 percent choose to ignore it. As a society this is an issue we must approach with a great deal of care. There are so many students with different personalities and family backgrounds. School teachers perhaps understand them best, whereas school principals and heads of student affairs are likely to only recognize the outstanding and the most mischievous. If a student creates problems, all they can do is ask the homeroom teacher for advice. As such, the relationship between the homeroom teacher and students is very close and can affect the attitude of the whole class. Homeroom teachers have a direct impact on students. Schools are a place where teachers, students and parents interact, but many parents have convinced themselves that it is the schools that are to blame for children’s behavior. This ignores the fact that students with problems at home are more likely to become troublemakers at school. Given this relationship, homeroom teachers should play the role of communicator between the school, students and parents. Increasingly easy access to all kinds of information can make it difficult for students to distinguish between right and wrong, and this is one of the reasons behind a discernible change in student attitudes in recent years. Clearly, bullying at school needs to be deterred, and where that fails, severely punished, For this reason, schools should perhaps teach law-related courses, to ensure students have a grasp of the rule of law and its implications. In the meantime, teenagers need to learn to take responsibility for their actions. Furthermore, parents and teachers should work more closely together to ensure children are supervised at all times, so than any indication of bullying can be dealt with immediately. Parents must also take their share of the blame for the bullying that plagues our school system. VICKY LIN Yilan City Friday, Jan. 9, 2011, Page 8

24. Taiwan’s New Course I n a discussion and review of former US president Ronald Reagan’s 1981 inaugural address, I have come to realize that the contents have coincided with the development of Taiwan in a holistic and global context, and more specifically, amid the current global upheaval. In his speech, Reagan pinpointed several thought-provoking issues, such as “economic ills,” “education,” “government,” “unemployment rate” and “heroic dreams.” These social, economic, political and educational issues are pervasive all over the world today, especially in Taiwan during the current campaign for next month’s presidential election. A nation’s foundation is its economy, which has a close connection to public infrastructure, retirement benefits, social welfare and health insurance. Let’s take inventory of Taiwan’s economic situation. The gap between the rich and the poor is widening. The rich are able to buy more than one luxurious house, while poor people have to work very hard to make ends meet. Some people cannot even find jobs to raise their families. The government should plan social welfare policies without damaging the economy. It can cut unnecessary spending from the budget of its institutions. For example, the Greater Taichung Council spends NT$9 million (US$296,000) a year for the lunch boxes handed out at council meetings. They should give that money to people who cannot afford a lunch instead of public servants. Taiwan’s educational problems stem from a system that spoonfeeds students to help them receive the highest possible scores on college and high-school entrance exams. This erodes students’ practical learning and stifles much of their creativity. Another problem is that many parents are unable to afford tuition. The government should make money available to families who cannot afford tuition. With a good education, students from poor families could obtain higher-paying jobs. Also, the government should help students who are not interested in learning from textbooks, but who are interested in developing other abilities. For example, students could learn how to be chefs, bakers, designers or hairdressers. Education needs to change its focus from entrance exams, to the development of minds. Last, but not least, the government should be downsized. “Our Government has no power except that granted it by the people,” Reagan said in his inaugural address. The government is composed of an elite group, to whom the public bestows the power to decide national affairs, to make laws and to enhance the welfare for all Taiwanese. However, the government neglects to hear the voice of the public. Taiwan does not have to spend NT$200 million in one day to celebrate a national holiday; it should spend that money to help disadvantaged families, elderly people who live alone and orphans. Each presidential candidate should clearly define strategies and policies of how to solve the problems of the nation’s educational system and economic crisis, rather than wasting their efforts on attacking each other. Taiwan needs innovative and visionary leaders to safeguard its future. No matter which party is elected, it must strive for economic and political reforms. The government should prioritize the public’s welfare and derive the maximum benefit from a limited budget. If Taiwan wants to change, Taiwanese must act now. Mia Lin Taipei Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2012, Page 8 Challenging and Rewarding 挑戰與收穫 Productive and Inspiring 產出與啟發 Diverse Background Knowledge 多元背景知識

25. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, Page 8 Globalizing education The distance between all countries has been shortened by the rapid development of high technology. It has turned the world into a global village. Globalized education enables us to develop competitiveness potential to contend with students from other countries. For example, the exchange students at our universities have drastically changed our learning attitude. Interaction with these exchange students is conducive to cultural exchange and further learning. In addition, we are exposed to different opinions derived from their experiences through discussion in the classroom. On the other hand, we can sponsor different kinds of academic discussion and invite reputable academics to share their experiences in developing professional knowledge and academic research with us. By doing so, we can learn more and better on campus. Furthermore, globalized education enables us to change our attitudes toward our studies. Taiwanese students tend to be more passive, always keeping silent in the classroom. Most of the students do not have passion and ambition. On the contrary, exchange students are more active than us. They have a stronger passion for study. They are eager to learn in the class. Their eyes are always sparkling. Globalization is an unavoidable tendency, so we should not isolate ourselves from actively playing our role. We should accept and learn from various cultures and people who come from different counties, including the elite students from reputable universities in China. In this way we can increase our knowledge and gain a competitive advantage. Moreover, we should always have a sense of willingness to face every challenge.MIA LINTaipei

26. Facebook as a platform for integrating reading, writing and language and social discourse – Useful Scaffolding Tool Although it was a challenging course, it made me benefit much from preparing the draft, finding some related information, and giving the presentation in front of the class. By having the opportunity to stand on a stage, I experienced stage fright and tried to get more chance to overcome it when being a volunteer in the class. As a senior, the photo made me recall my memory when I was a junior. : ) (Coco Huang, Feb. 27, 2012)

27. Conclusion & Suggestion 1. Face the social reality. Be optimistic. • Be well prepared. Teaching has • reciprocal functions: Learning by teaching. 3. Relate the teaching contents with current social and international events. 4. Be IT – minded: Make good use of educational technology and IT facilities. 5. Love and reach students by inspiring and caring for them. 6. Teaching is a sacred mission. It generates rewarding experiences .

28. 主旨: Sonny is admitted to Thunderbird! (Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:59:42 +0800) Dear Prof. Li, I was just informed that I am admitted to Thunderbird! Thank you for your evaluation and your support! Just to share with you this good news. I will keep working hard and be a proud product of SHU! Best regards, Sonny 9. 落實師生互動、善用Office Hours：隨時向老師請教英語學習的問題。 Facilitating EFL writing skill through extensive reading and individual consultation

29. 美國大學生的啟蒙、人文素養與國際願景 Enter to grow in wisdom. Depart to serve better thy country and thy kind. 進入校園汲取(大)智慧。 踏出校門為國為民謀福祉。

30. Thank You 敬請指教