tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270202493702299588.post2586357221820579612..comments2023-09-07T09:27:18.270-05:00Comments on Pondering for better education.: Different CandiesDucky Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02588746221203109074noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270202493702299588.post-50284451273550736732015-02-04T23:45:47.472-06:002015-02-04T23:45:47.472-06:00I agree with Professor Arvan that there are multip...I agree with Professor Arvan that there are multiple goals. According to my observations, for those so-called 'good students', most of them have different goals and this feeling get reinforced when I got here. There is no conflict between being an accounting major student and a great dancer. There is also no conflict between pursuing to be an economics professor and a good photographer at the same time. You may have different professional certificates and a certificate for being a bartender at the same time. As long as you are a quick learner, having the passion and being persistent, you can succeed in most domains. However, what happened in China is, after being trained to solve exam questions for years, many students get lost about education and learning. In addition, some students don't know what intrigues them and following what most people do seems to be a safe choice. Too many of us become 'followers' instead of 'leaders'.Yuchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579484801842589446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270202493702299588.post-40105221234079743802015-02-04T00:31:47.281-06:002015-02-04T00:31:47.281-06:00In terms of anxiety and sensitivity, I actually fe...In terms of anxiety and sensitivity, I actually feel less sensitivity than I did before, along with decreasing anxiety. Because in order to reduce my anxiety I tried to comvince myself there's no audience at all, which makes me feel more comfortable. Maybe I do care less about what they think and I've never thought about this. Thanks for pointing out this aspect so that I really can rethink and reflect it on my own.<br />Actually for this blog I just want to emphasize there are many alternatives for students to work on because of uniqueness. However, many students follow the "rule" before figuring out their own uniqueness and explore more. I think there's anxiety among students. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15812839889695941564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270202493702299588.post-41751913984028787722015-02-02T08:08:41.861-06:002015-02-02T08:08:41.861-06:00Nicole -
Reading this I had the feeling that wha...Nicole - <br /><br />Reading this I had the feeling that what you said is heartfelt. There is some emotion in the writing. I think it makes for a better read that way. But that too requires some balance. Too much of the emotional makes the rational side of things dysfunctional.<br /><br />What you described in your last paragraph I would call a "cookie cutter" approach to education, based on what a good resume looks like. Personally I find it very hollow, especially if the students really haven't asked themselves why they want what the good resume is supposed to give them. Of course, most of us prefer some financial security to the alternative. That should be one goal. But it shouldn't be the only goal. I'm only guessing at this, but it seems to me some students are afraid that if other goals are allowed to emerge then the financial security goal will get beaten down. If that's right, it is a shame. <br /><br />On the performance anxiety theme, which you discussed regarding your recording of your singing, I can report that it lessens over time - you get used to doing it - but I'm not sure that is a good thing. Anxiety and sensitivity are linked, in my view. It is good to be sensitive to the views of others. As you get less anxious, you also start to care less about what they think. I wish there were a way to remain sensitive but not be so anxious, but I'm not sure there is. Professor Arvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15256000730474030475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270202493702299588.post-16146782640024258432015-02-01T16:47:36.967-06:002015-02-01T16:47:36.967-06:00http://tiffanywc.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-i-change-...http://tiffanywc.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-i-change-my-ways.html<br />I read this blog in previous Professor Arvan's class and I am inspired by the change he or she made. I sometimes put pressure on myself as well but I still can manage the schedule and improve efficiency to get enough sleep. I believe a lot of students were or are in this situation. But few of them can manage so many things at the same time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15812839889695941564noreply@blogger.com