Practical course+interesting evening
Psychological counseling courses focus more on the practical experience of the students. Professor Rush taught reflecting skills:paraphrasing.In fact,It's difficult to teach this section in my university. If only taught theory,students cannot understand very well.Professor Rush talked about this theory. Reflecting skills are specialized interventions used by helpers to stimulate deeper exploration of the facts,feeling, and meanings that coexist in the client's presentation of the problem. At the begining stages of ,too many questions can interrupt the client's story,so repeat some important thoughts of intentions embedded in the clinet's statements. paraphrase is very important, and how to paraphrase? Dr Rush request students form the group about 3 or 4 persons. Every student must write the paraphrase when Dr Rush read the examples of visitors words. but it's difficult for me to understand what the statements. Then Pro Rush changed everyone's paper, and asked each group to pick out a suitable paraphrase.our team completed the task quickly, Next, each group starting from the first example, the appropriate paraphrase of the sentence is written on the blackboard to be judged by the whole class, who wrote the paraphrase of the sentence is more appropriate. The classroom atmosphere is high active. When Dr Rush read one paraphrase,Chaimain told cheerful to all people that is her paraphrase.I understand what she meant, and she hoped we all chose her paraphrase of sentences. She really is a lovely girl. Another member of our group tooe advantage of the gap, and asked me why I took so many photos. I told her, I hope that the Chinese students understand the lives and learning of USA students. They are very curious, and I told their Chinese university students have a semester examinations twice, desks in a row, we huddled in a class. USA girls told me during their examination,they only see their examination paper, you can not look at the other student's table, otherwise, it is cheating, I told her, in China, During our examination, to prevent cheating, students are required to sit separately.
In the evening ,I am invited to Jeannie's home ,She is a nice female . And I also know they are one of chinese student's host family. She prepared lots of food. Hospitality shows Americans. After dinner, they let me try to grope the dog. I finally for the first time to touch the dog, still very afraid. Happened, I found a chess in the middle of the living room, I have never seen. I asked what is it. Jeannie's son taught me the game ,and we played it. It's very interesting game.Then we talked about other cheese game, we played bingo I have known in Shanghai. Before going back, I taught him 24point. Finally, we were reluctant to part. Haha, I love his son, he is very smart.
In the evening ,I am invited to Jeannie's home ,She is a nice female . And I also know they are one of chinese student's host family. She prepared lots of food. Hospitality shows Americans. After dinner, they let me try to grope the dog. I finally for the first time to touch the dog, still very afraid. Happened, I found a chess in the middle of the living room, I have never seen. I asked what is it. Jeannie's son taught me the game ,and we played it. It's very interesting game.Then we talked about other cheese game, we played bingo I have known in Shanghai. Before going back, I taught him 24point. Finally, we were reluctant to part. Haha, I love his son, he is very smart.
Careers in psychology
Through the web , I know the careers in psychology is the course that Introduction to career opportunities in the various fields of psychology. It provides information on the knowledge and skills expected of a psychology major. It presents aspects of psychology as a science and profession, and discusses the requirements for advance degrees (M.S., Ph.D.). In today's class ,Dr Snyder talked about the different branches of psychology. Especially close to the branch, he analysis the difference between them. After class, I asked the significance of this lesson. I mean this course like career guidance course. Dr Snyder told me this course they make a long decision to do. It is different between this course and career service. Only in psycholgoy department ,they have this course to help the students. In fact, in shanghai normail university, we have begun offering career courses. It contains: how to get employment information, current employment situation,how to create a resume,understanding of self, interview skills,etc. In our university, career education has just started,there is still a long way to go. I am looking forward to career service in lander university.
Difference model of teaching
Tuesday is my class of interview and counseling psychology. Today is a test class. About once a month,Students need have test. I took a phot of test paper. The examination had two pieces of A4 size. Before begining the class,I saw several students reviewing. Almost the end of class, I asked some questions for the Pro Rush. She told me lots of things. In lander university, students will have a exam almost every month , it occupy 60%, the last test occupy 5%, attendance occupy 10%,journal occupy 20%. In Shanghai normal university, only two exams, one test is in the semester, it occupy 20% , but the last test occupy 70%, attendance occupy 10%. It seems if you study hard usually In lander university, you will get a high score. I think this is a good style for us.
I have a schedule
Today I recieved Ms Pam's email. She gave me the schedule for a whole semester.
February 4-8: Shelby Dominick, Director/Laura Williams/Keith McCaslan
Area: Student Activities / SGA / Orientation / Student Organizations / Etc.
February 11-15: Kim Shannon, Director / Kim Williams / Justin Brewer
Area: Wellness Center / Counseling Services
February 18-22: Cindy Dysart, Director / Chandler Darling / Residence Hall Staff (RLC’s Zach Helms, Jessie Estep, Jalysa O’Conner, Demario Watts)
Area: Residence Life
February 25-March 1: Ms. Joe Franks, Director of Behavioral Intervention Team / Tracy Clifton, Director of Student Conduct
Area: Behavioral Intervention Team / Student Conduct / Assessment
March 4-8: Ray Manley, Chief of Police and Eddie Briggs, Assistant Chief of Lander Police
Area: Lander University Police Department
March 11-15: SPRING BREAK FOR STUDENTS
March 25-29: Amanda Morgan, Director of Career Services
Area: Career Services
April 1-5: Trent Kline, Director of Campus Recreation and Intramurals / Matthew Gilstrap
Area: Campus Recreation / Intramurals / Fitness Center
February 4-8: Shelby Dominick, Director/Laura Williams/Keith McCaslan
Area: Student Activities / SGA / Orientation / Student Organizations / Etc.
February 11-15: Kim Shannon, Director / Kim Williams / Justin Brewer
Area: Wellness Center / Counseling Services
February 18-22: Cindy Dysart, Director / Chandler Darling / Residence Hall Staff (RLC’s Zach Helms, Jessie Estep, Jalysa O’Conner, Demario Watts)
Area: Residence Life
February 25-March 1: Ms. Joe Franks, Director of Behavioral Intervention Team / Tracy Clifton, Director of Student Conduct
Area: Behavioral Intervention Team / Student Conduct / Assessment
March 4-8: Ray Manley, Chief of Police and Eddie Briggs, Assistant Chief of Lander Police
Area: Lander University Police Department
March 11-15: SPRING BREAK FOR STUDENTS
March 25-29: Amanda Morgan, Director of Career Services
Area: Career Services
April 1-5: Trent Kline, Director of Campus Recreation and Intramurals / Matthew Gilstrap
Area: Campus Recreation / Intramurals / Fitness Center
Chinese course+Wander Greenwood mall
In the morning, I prepared for my Chinese course. I wonder how I can teach well. On Friday, I mailed three students. I wanted to learn what they wish and what level about their chinese. One student replyed me. Through his sentence, I think they are completely new to Chinese. Maybe I will teach them from pinyin. My initial idea of each class is teaching some pinyin, some useful expressions, and introduce Chinese customs in each class.
In the afternoon, Munavar and I walked to the Greenwood mall, we wandered all kinds of shops. We didin't buy anything,but we knew the ways of USA's shopping. After three hours wandering, we felt very tired. Oh, a sunny day, a good day. I like very much.
In the afternoon, Munavar and I walked to the Greenwood mall, we wandered all kinds of shops. We didin't buy anything,but we knew the ways of USA's shopping. After three hours wandering, we felt very tired. Oh, a sunny day, a good day. I like very much.
Opening Ceremony for the Covered Arena
Today is Saturday, Dr Park and Ms Park took me and Zaripova to the Lander University Equestrian Center. Today is opening ceremony for the Covered Arena. It is cold, but for me it's Ok. I met the president of Lander university. Everyone blessed president's wife happy birthday. I feel happy around them. After the ceremony, we watched riding program for a while.
Then, I went to Dr park's home for lunch.Before lunch, I looked at lots of Dr Park's family photographs. From their wedding to grandchild growing, I felt not only they are enjoying life but also they are recording life carefully. Everytime I felt very embarrassed. full food I ate, but also brought a lot of food to home.Mrs Park is passionate.She took us to look at the art exhibition in the main house, to shop, drive around the campus.Finally, She also told me not walking by oneself in the street in the dark. when Listening to these care,I really was very moved. I feel that my mother is on my side.Mrs. park really is a very considerate and thoughtful person .
Then, I went to Dr park's home for lunch.Before lunch, I looked at lots of Dr Park's family photographs. From their wedding to grandchild growing, I felt not only they are enjoying life but also they are recording life carefully. Everytime I felt very embarrassed. full food I ate, but also brought a lot of food to home.Mrs Park is passionate.She took us to look at the art exhibition in the main house, to shop, drive around the campus.Finally, She also told me not walking by oneself in the street in the dark. when Listening to these care,I really was very moved. I feel that my mother is on my side.Mrs. park really is a very considerate and thoughtful person .
meet Vice president for student affairs
Bouknight is a Vice President for Student Affairs. At 10:00 am, I met him in his office. We talked about my schedule. I told him I was interested in student activies ,career service and counseling services. He will give me the schedule next Tuesday. I am eager to begin work in different office of student affairs. Subsequently, I followed boyoung to the campus activities center, I enrolled in a long-distance running in April. I hope I can hold.
At noon, Dr Park invited us to Dynasty resturant. This is a working lunch,also handled a number of matters. I was surprised that Americans and Chinese people have a difference in working style. Dr Park personally went to the implemenetation of the Feb 9th dinner. He was careful about details of the food with the boss of restaurant. I had to visbly moved. In the restaurant, I chatted with boss, he came from China. He is fujian people. He told me lots of Chinese coming from fujian in US. Moreover,nine out of ten engaged in opening a restaurant. His son is ready to test the university of medicine. China has an old saying that goes: "knowledge to change the fate of life.”
At noon, Dr Park invited us to Dynasty resturant. This is a working lunch,also handled a number of matters. I was surprised that Americans and Chinese people have a difference in working style. Dr Park personally went to the implemenetation of the Feb 9th dinner. He was careful about details of the food with the boss of restaurant. I had to visbly moved. In the restaurant, I chatted with boss, he came from China. He is fujian people. He told me lots of Chinese coming from fujian in US. Moreover,nine out of ten engaged in opening a restaurant. His son is ready to test the university of medicine. China has an old saying that goes: "knowledge to change the fate of life.”