外教第三次讲座(美籍华人)学习课件.pptVIP

Cultural Journey from China to the U.S. - A Cross-Cultural Perspective? Dr. Jack Liu Associate Professor Coordinator of Chinese Studies Program California State University - Fullerton M 2012 Workshop Southeast University – Nanjing, China  Approach Combining life story in the U.S. and research into one lecture introduction * Journey to American Universities /mll/jackliu.asp /curriculum_studies/ /phillion/edci585/585_photos.htm Classmates Culture Shock * Language Barrier Educational System (%) 3) Financial Support * How to learn a foreign language in American University? DVD Language Barrier Questions? What’s the approach for learning foreign language in American Universities? Class size? Learning by doing? Others? * Part II * ? Part II 1999 ～ 2000 Master in Educational Administration Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois * 1997 ～ 1999 China * Why Study Abroad? 2. Why U.S.A? New Oriental School  What is education’s goal? * Critical Thinking Goals 2000: Educate America Act. Critical Thinking Critical thinking has to do with evaluating information that is fed to you, and determining how to interpret it, what to believe and whether something appears to be right or wrong. In this style of thinking the thinker employs reasoning to come to a conclusion about how he wants to perceive the information. Critical thinking also takes outside information into account during the thought process. Rather than sticking strictly with the information presented, critical thinking lets the thinker explore other elements that could be of influence.  * Analytical Thinking Analytical thinking describes a thinking style that enables a person to break down complex information or a series of comprehensive data. It uses a step-by-step method to analyze a problem and then come to an answer or solution. Analytical thinking represents