How wonderful the vacation is !!! I have been waiting for the vacation since the beginning of this semester. What's more, my friends and I have been planning for the vacation since last week. Finally, we have decided to go to the zoo in Taipei this Wednesday. After visiting the zoo, we will go to the night market to buy some clothing.To tell the true, there is a long time that I don't go shopping with my friends. Therefore, I will seize the opportunity to buy me a nice jacket.
The reason why we want to visit the zoo is that one of my friends has to do some research on a specific animal. When he suggested that we go to the zoo during spring vacation, all of us were stunned because he was the one who totally hated animals. To my surprise, everyone agreed with him after he explained the reason to us; however, we wanted to go to Southern Taiwan at the beginning. Therefore, I could not help but follow their decision. After all, I really had a great desire to visit some places in Southern Taiwan, for I seldom had the chance to go to southern areas. Whatever, I still expect our trip to the zoo. It 's true that I haven't been to the zoo for a long time. I remember clearly that I always went to the zoo with my family in my childhood. I think it's also a good thing that I can brush up the experience of visiting the zoo when I was a little boy. In short, I can't wait for the spring vacation because I miss all my best friends so much.
2008年3月31日 星期一
2008年3月27日 星期四
The New President
I am so happy that the candidate I support won the election, even though I didn't go home to vote for him. In fact, I usually won't express my happiness in front of others because I am afraid that other people may against my joy for he or she support the opposition party. In my opinion, the political issues are always hypersensitive and controversial in Taiwan. Therefore, I won't state clearly to others which side I take. I don't want to evoke quarrel and argument. However, here I really want to give high praise on the speech of the opposite party's candidate.
The opposite candidate delivered a speech when he knew that he lost the president election. He did not blame anyone; instead, he blamed himself. He told people who supported him that it was his fault to lose the election and moreover, he urged people to support Taiwan because his own failure was not the collapse of Taiwan. All people should gather together to bring our country to prosperity. In his speech, he showed everyone his magnanimity and the spirit of democracy; as a result, I really admire and respect what he had done.
The opposite candidate delivered a speech when he knew that he lost the president election. He did not blame anyone; instead, he blamed himself. He told people who supported him that it was his fault to lose the election and moreover, he urged people to support Taiwan because his own failure was not the collapse of Taiwan. All people should gather together to bring our country to prosperity. In his speech, he showed everyone his magnanimity and the spirit of democracy; as a result, I really admire and respect what he had done.
2008年3月21日 星期五
“Less” Speaks Louder Than “More”
In David Daniels’ article, “College Lectures: Is Anybody Listening?” clearly points out the inadequacy of present education system that “teachers, it is charged, are not doing a good job of teaching, and students are not doing a good job of learning.” In addition, he criticizes drastically on the lecture system, “an arrangement much loved by faculty and administrators but scarcely designed to benefit the students.” Moreover, the author considers smaller classes are more effective than lecture courses. In my point of view, smaller classes indeed are more preferable than lecture courses.
First of all, lecture courses do make students feel sleepy easily during the class, but smaller classes do not. For instance, when I attended the lecture courses of liberal education in my freshman year, I can barely concentrate on the lecture because the two- hour long lecture really exhausted my energy. Furthermore, some instructors even talk nonsense in class and students can hardly catch the main points of the lectures. However, I feel quite interested and enthusiastic when taking smaller classes, such as English listening, English composition, or English speaking for there is no distance between professors and me; therefore, I can hear clearly what they say and make responses.
Second, lecture courses cause more students’ absence than smaller classes. Through my observation, lecture courses usually bore students with invariable teaching pattern. As a result, students become passive to attend the dull lecture courses because they think they are wasting time in class. On the contrary, students turn out to be much active and aggressive when taking smaller classes in which they can involved themselves in discussion with their group members and the professor. The interaction among people in smaller classes makes students have great desire to participate in every class and its activities.
Third, lecture courses create a sense of laziness for not only professors but also students; nevertheless, smaller classes help them to build a sense of responsibility. In my own experience, I had once taken a history class taught by an awful professor. He never called the roll in class and he did not care whether everyone attended the class or not. What’s worse, he just kept reading the textbook by himself and never explained the meaning of the content. After a period of time, only four or five students would attend his class punctually; the rest of the students would only appeared in class during midterm or final examination. On the other hand, because students are required to discuss the specific issue together and take the responsibility for doing the research on their own, they will understand their presence is absolutely important for group members and the professor. Meanwhile, the professor has to figure out the appropriate program and schedule for students to execute their arrangement and help the students evaluate their works. Through this kind of pattern in smaller classes, it benefits both professors and students; moreover, they all acquire what they should learn in class.
To sum up, I really encourage the faculties and administrators in schools to devote themselves to the execution of teaching and learning in smaller classes. Even though it is hard to achieve, just like Daniels says in his article, “ Lectures will never entirely disappear from the university scene,” we still have to try our best to popularize and spread the idea of learning in smaller classes. After all, through this way, both professors and students can get the utmost advantage.
First of all, lecture courses do make students feel sleepy easily during the class, but smaller classes do not. For instance, when I attended the lecture courses of liberal education in my freshman year, I can barely concentrate on the lecture because the two- hour long lecture really exhausted my energy. Furthermore, some instructors even talk nonsense in class and students can hardly catch the main points of the lectures. However, I feel quite interested and enthusiastic when taking smaller classes, such as English listening, English composition, or English speaking for there is no distance between professors and me; therefore, I can hear clearly what they say and make responses.
Second, lecture courses cause more students’ absence than smaller classes. Through my observation, lecture courses usually bore students with invariable teaching pattern. As a result, students become passive to attend the dull lecture courses because they think they are wasting time in class. On the contrary, students turn out to be much active and aggressive when taking smaller classes in which they can involved themselves in discussion with their group members and the professor. The interaction among people in smaller classes makes students have great desire to participate in every class and its activities.
Third, lecture courses create a sense of laziness for not only professors but also students; nevertheless, smaller classes help them to build a sense of responsibility. In my own experience, I had once taken a history class taught by an awful professor. He never called the roll in class and he did not care whether everyone attended the class or not. What’s worse, he just kept reading the textbook by himself and never explained the meaning of the content. After a period of time, only four or five students would attend his class punctually; the rest of the students would only appeared in class during midterm or final examination. On the other hand, because students are required to discuss the specific issue together and take the responsibility for doing the research on their own, they will understand their presence is absolutely important for group members and the professor. Meanwhile, the professor has to figure out the appropriate program and schedule for students to execute their arrangement and help the students evaluate their works. Through this kind of pattern in smaller classes, it benefits both professors and students; moreover, they all acquire what they should learn in class.
To sum up, I really encourage the faculties and administrators in schools to devote themselves to the execution of teaching and learning in smaller classes. Even though it is hard to achieve, just like Daniels says in his article, “ Lectures will never entirely disappear from the university scene,” we still have to try our best to popularize and spread the idea of learning in smaller classes. After all, through this way, both professors and students can get the utmost advantage.
2008年3月20日 星期四
Foreign Language Camp Celebration
Last night, we held our camp celebration in a fantastic cafeteria of a high class hotel. It was used to celebrate our hard working during the camp in winter vacation. To tell the truth, we really did a great job this time and the activities of the camp were all very successful. Therefore, the institution of our department decided to give the students who were involved in this camp a big reward. That's why we could have such a big dinner last night.
I really enjoyed myself las night because there were a lot of delicious food. The steak there was my favorite dish.Others such as, cake , salad, Chinese food, or fried shrimp were all very fantastic. I totally fell into the thriving atmosphere and we did live the party up last night.For me , I always cherish the wonderful time in my life and I will keep it deep into my heart. I hope that I won't be so busy that I can still participate the foreign language camp next year because I love to work together with other people.
I really enjoyed myself las night because there were a lot of delicious food. The steak there was my favorite dish.Others such as, cake , salad, Chinese food, or fried shrimp were all very fantastic. I totally fell into the thriving atmosphere and we did live the party up last night.For me , I always cherish the wonderful time in my life and I will keep it deep into my heart. I hope that I won't be so busy that I can still participate the foreign language camp next year because I love to work together with other people.
2008年3月17日 星期一
“Less” Speaks Louder Than “More”
In David Daniels' article,“College Lectures: Is Anybody Listening?" clearly points out the inadequacy of present education system that “teachers, it is charged, are not doing a good job of teaching, and students are not doing a good job of learning.” In addition, he criticizes drastically on the lecture system, “an arrangement much loved by faculty and administrators but scarcely designed to benefit the students.” Moreover, the author considers smaller classes are more effective than lecture courses. In my point of view, smaller classes indeed are more preferable than lecture courses.
First of all, lecture courses do make students feel sleepy easily during the class, but smaller classes do not. For instance, when I attended the lecture courses of liberal education in my freshman year, I can barely concentrate on the lecture because the two- hour long lecture really exhausted my energy. However, I feel quite interested and enthusiastic when taking smaller classes, such as English listening, English composition, or English speaking for there is no distance between professors and me; therefore, I can hear clearly what they say and make responses.
Second, lecture courses cause more students’ absence than smaller classes. Through my observation, lecture courses usually bore students with invariable teaching pattern. As a result, students become passive to attend the dull lecture courses because they think they are wasting time in class. On the contrary, students turn out to be much active and aggressive when taking smaller classes in which they can involved themselves in discussion with their group members and the professor. The interaction among people in smaller classes makes students have great desire to participate in every class and its activities.
Third, lecture courses create a sense of laziness for not only professors but also students; nevertheless, smaller classes help them to build a sense of responsibility. In my own experience, I had once taken a history class taught by an awful professor. He never called the roll in class and he did not care whether everyone attended the class or not. What’s worse, he just kept reading the textbook by himself and never explained the meaning of content. After a period of time, only four or five students would attend his class punctually; the rest of the students would only appeared in class during midterm or final examination. On the other hand, because students are required to discuss the specific issue together and take the responsibility for doing the research on their own, they will understand their presence is absolutely important for group members and the professor. Meanwhile, the professor has to figure out the appropriate program and schedule for students to execute their arrangement and help the students evaluate their works. Through this kind of pattern in smaller classes, it benefits both professors and students; moreover, they all acquire what they should learn in class.
To sum up, I really encourage the faculties and administrators in schools to devote themselves to the execution of teaching and learning in smaller classes. Even though it is hard to achieve, just like Daniels says in his article, “ Lectures will never entirely disappear from the university scene,” we still have to try our best to popularize and spread the idea of learning in smaller classes. After all, through this way, both professors and students can get the utmost advantage.
First of all, lecture courses do make students feel sleepy easily during the class, but smaller classes do not. For instance, when I attended the lecture courses of liberal education in my freshman year, I can barely concentrate on the lecture because the two- hour long lecture really exhausted my energy. However, I feel quite interested and enthusiastic when taking smaller classes, such as English listening, English composition, or English speaking for there is no distance between professors and me; therefore, I can hear clearly what they say and make responses.
Second, lecture courses cause more students’ absence than smaller classes. Through my observation, lecture courses usually bore students with invariable teaching pattern. As a result, students become passive to attend the dull lecture courses because they think they are wasting time in class. On the contrary, students turn out to be much active and aggressive when taking smaller classes in which they can involved themselves in discussion with their group members and the professor. The interaction among people in smaller classes makes students have great desire to participate in every class and its activities.
Third, lecture courses create a sense of laziness for not only professors but also students; nevertheless, smaller classes help them to build a sense of responsibility. In my own experience, I had once taken a history class taught by an awful professor. He never called the roll in class and he did not care whether everyone attended the class or not. What’s worse, he just kept reading the textbook by himself and never explained the meaning of content. After a period of time, only four or five students would attend his class punctually; the rest of the students would only appeared in class during midterm or final examination. On the other hand, because students are required to discuss the specific issue together and take the responsibility for doing the research on their own, they will understand their presence is absolutely important for group members and the professor. Meanwhile, the professor has to figure out the appropriate program and schedule for students to execute their arrangement and help the students evaluate their works. Through this kind of pattern in smaller classes, it benefits both professors and students; moreover, they all acquire what they should learn in class.
To sum up, I really encourage the faculties and administrators in schools to devote themselves to the execution of teaching and learning in smaller classes. Even though it is hard to achieve, just like Daniels says in his article, “ Lectures will never entirely disappear from the university scene,” we still have to try our best to popularize and spread the idea of learning in smaller classes. After all, through this way, both professors and students can get the utmost advantage.
2008年3月12日 星期三
The volley ball competition is coming on the weekends
I am so excited this week because the volley ball competition of all foreign language departments in Taiwan is coming up soon.Why I am extremely happy is because that I have been dreaming for attending the competition for a long time. When I was a freshman, we did not have enough people to form a volley ball team. Therefore, we could not participate in any competition because we were running out of teammates. However, as a sophomore, I can finally fulfill my dream because we have some freshmen who join our volley ball team. Now, I am looking forward to the competition this weekend.
To tell the truth, we had a lot of people at first, but in the end, we only have six people in our team. Therefore, we all have to attend the competition because a team needs at least 6 people to play the game. It's a pity that many of our teammates left because they said that they did not have passion in volley ball anymore. Therefore, our team becomes even weaker than before because some talented teammates had left. Even though we are not strong enough, we still want to join the competition because all of us want to acquire the experience of playing the game and witness the advanced skills of other volley ball teams.
To tell the truth, we had a lot of people at first, but in the end, we only have six people in our team. Therefore, we all have to attend the competition because a team needs at least 6 people to play the game. It's a pity that many of our teammates left because they said that they did not have passion in volley ball anymore. Therefore, our team becomes even weaker than before because some talented teammates had left. Even though we are not strong enough, we still want to join the competition because all of us want to acquire the experience of playing the game and witness the advanced skills of other volley ball teams.
2008年3月5日 星期三
The cruelty of the world war II
This Wednesday night, I had seen a movie which described German twin sisters who were seperated because of the death of their parents and both of them lived different lives since then. The older sister, living in a poor farm with their uncle in Germany became a child labor and sometimes was even abused by their uncle. On the contrary, her younger sister, living with their rich relatives in Holland received good education and enjoyed a high living standard.They were forced not to see each other until they grew up in their twienties. Although they finally saw each other, something just happened in their relationship which later became a boundary between them.
Then I realized it's the boundary of culture differences and racial discrimination. When they saw each other, they saw the differences between them. For instance, when Lisa, the younger sister gave the photo of her Jewish fiance to Rotter, her older sister, she was stunned for a moment because of his race. At that time, German Nazi slaughtered Jewish people. In addition, German people were full of superiority among all the races. Moreover when German army attacked Holland without notice, Lisa's fiance was captured by German army and was taken to a concentration camp. After a period of time, Lisa recieved the news of his death caused by the toxic gas experiment. On the other side, Rotter's husband died because of the war, too. Both of them fell into deep grief, especially Lisa, who at the same time was a German, too. She struggled not only with her morality but also with the blood inheritance from her German father. These horrible issues are all aroused by the war; therefore, war brings no good for human. After seeing the movie, I witness the great tragedy which comes during the war and I am so glad that I do not experience the war time.
Then I realized it's the boundary of culture differences and racial discrimination. When they saw each other, they saw the differences between them. For instance, when Lisa, the younger sister gave the photo of her Jewish fiance to Rotter, her older sister, she was stunned for a moment because of his race. At that time, German Nazi slaughtered Jewish people. In addition, German people were full of superiority among all the races. Moreover when German army attacked Holland without notice, Lisa's fiance was captured by German army and was taken to a concentration camp. After a period of time, Lisa recieved the news of his death caused by the toxic gas experiment. On the other side, Rotter's husband died because of the war, too. Both of them fell into deep grief, especially Lisa, who at the same time was a German, too. She struggled not only with her morality but also with the blood inheritance from her German father. These horrible issues are all aroused by the war; therefore, war brings no good for human. After seeing the movie, I witness the great tragedy which comes during the war and I am so glad that I do not experience the war time.
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