A Cross-Cultural Family 跨文化的家庭

The adventures of an American / Chinese, Chinese-speaking family.

Monday, December 05, 2005


老師與學生Student Teacher Relationship

I have realized that the relationship between teacher and student is really important. With a good relationship, the student wants to learn. It is motivation.

Needless to say, education is very important in Chinese culture, as it is in many Asian cultures. Children sometimes develop relationships with their teachers that last years. My in-laws will make contact with teachers and students scattered throughout the world. It makes teaching a rewarding occupation.

We are presently watching a Taiwanese version of the High School gag movie, though it's a comedy soap opera. Though the students are not the best in this high school, they are portrayed as real human beings. Also, the teachers (and other adults) are not portrayed as nothing more than the butt of jokes. They have to earn the respect of the students, but they work to do it and, with some trips down the rabbit holes aside, seek to do it. More importantly, they are shown to be involved in the students lives.

Our daughter really likes her teachers. The photo to the left is of one of her favorites.

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