#103 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (To Respect Teachers and Value Education, A Traditional Virtue of China.)

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September 27th 2008

Published: September 27th 2008

Over 5,000 years of history, the Chinese have created a brilliant and vibrant culture, and at the same time they have formed their own "moral code", that has played an important role in Chinese social development and progress. The "moral code' is based what are called "Traditional Virtues", which still have great significance today. Their values to the development of human civilization have also... Read Full Entry

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Hans J. Schneider

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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info

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The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #56

All one might need is available right here on our campus, at less than Walmart prices.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #57

A quick look inside the store, from where I can buy many of my items, from ciggarettes to orange juice.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #57

There is always new construction on our campus, and a new wall makes sure, that our students are safe from any industrial accidents.

GOOD BYE!

Still sporting a smile after an exhausting day, it is time for the English majors to pack up the volunteer booth, and enjoy a quiet and well deserved evening together with friends.

The Young Faces of China

Modern Education in China has progressed greatly, though competition continues to be intense for spaces at all institutions of higher learning. Looking into the bright eyes of this young man, I am sure he will be one of those, who will succeed, and surely he will help shape the future of China.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #1

The freshmen have arrived on Sunday, and by Monday they will be on the TTC Sports field. National Liberation Army regulars will begin to train them as a cohesive group of 40-50 students.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #2

"Almost" all students stand at attention, and sport their millitary uniform. They begin serious training as a "Unit" in full uniform, that will last 2 weeks.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #3

The Units listen attentively to the instructions of their PLA group leader. This freshmen training takes place on every college and university campus in China.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #4

Learning to march as a unit is a little like learning how to dance.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #5

Our students at TTC learn quickly and take their efforts seriously.. In a few days, their efforts will begin to look professional.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #6

The new freshmen listen carefully to the instructions of a proud PLA regular.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #7

The PLA regulars quickly bond with the students, who appreciate their efforts. When I asked the students about their feelings toward the soldier, they quickly vocalized their affection for their handsome leader.

Freshmen Military Training 2008, Photo #8

I had personal contact with almost all of these young PLA soldiers, some of whom speak good English. They were friendly, but they also take their job very seriously.

Group Photo of the PLA soldiers, who are training our TTC Students.

They are professional, polite, and students quickly have great affection for these young soldiers, who will train them for two weeks.

IN THE NEXT TRAVELBLOG, I WILL BRING YOU A PHOTO ESSAY OF THE TWO WEEKS OF MANDATORY FRESHMEN MILITARY TRAINING AT TTC.

These young men mold each of the new freshmen- class-groups into a proud unit in only two weeks of training. I visit and observe this unique training on the sports field daily, and will present you a photo journey of these two weeks in my next TravelBlog.

For the upper classmen of TTC, military training is now a distant memory.

The new youth of China is not the youth of 30 years ago. Their aspirations and their campus life reflect more the life of our own college students in the West.

The upper-class students entertain each other during many events at our campus.

In another up-coming TravelBlog, I will introduce more of the extra curricular happenings of our wonderful upper-classmen, many of whom display surprisingly incredible talents.

My students love to have their pictures taken, and will never miss a photo opportunity.

I love my open and friendly students at Taizhou Teachers College. They have become like a family for me, and regularly invite me to their parties and their performances, be it a speach competition or an arts show or a musical performance. I will share more of their life on campus in one of the next entries. For now, they wish to say hello to all of you, and invite you to a visit to our wonderful garden-campus at Taizhou Teachers College in the province of Jiangsu, PRC.

A PHOTO TOUR OF THE IMPERIAL EXAM ACADEMY OF TAIZHOU.

Taizhou has been a place, where literati have assembled since ancient times. The city offers visitors one of the most beautiful examples of a Confucian "Imperial Exam Academies. The exam academies were usually set in the provincial capitols, and Taizhou was one of the cities of the Yangzhou prefecture.

The Imperial Exam Academy of Taizhou, Photo #1

Confucius's philosophy achieved predominance in China and formed the basis for the civil service examinations system, also know as the "Imperial Examination".

The Imperial Exam Academy of Taizhou, Photo #2

Confucius was born in 551 BC and lived until 479 BC. He is China's most renowned philosopher, and profoundly influenced the culture of China, as well as Japan, Kore, and Vietnam.

27th September 2008

Sue
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Memories!
Hi from Salzburg, Austria! Great to see you finally got the opportunity to ride in one of the boats in our park! Everything looks so much greener now! It also looks a lot warmer than it is in Europe at the moment! Thanks also for the details as I accidentally sent my notes home , so have had to "ad-lib" with some of my blogs!

27th September 2008

Susan Goodman
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Following your blogs
Hi Hans, I realized I've been reading your blogs for a long time now; all the time you've been in Taizhou. For this entry I liked being reminded of the first days of school at a Chinese university. Also the pix of the Imperial Exam Academy is similar to Fuzi Miao in Nanjing where the exams were held. Nanjing also has the wax figures, but none sleeping! Thanks for continuing to blog. I enjoy it.

28th September 2008

Bishal
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Nice travel blog
Hey hans.I read almost all of your blogs and I really like to thank you and appreciateyour work,Keep on going like this.

28th September 2008

June
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Dear Mr Schneider, I've just read through this 103th entry. What I all want to say is thank you from my heart. Though I haven't managed to read all your blogs, I'm intended to download and store all your writings and photos, possibly on a disc, just in case that one day these precious pieces would become suddenly no more available. You've connected my hometown to the western world much nearer, for the still unabled to face and experience a real outside world, in such a gorgeous way at such a high standard. While having been bridging a life between the west and east, I understand every bit of feelings in your detailed descriptions. Also the benefit of helping to improving my English by reading your blogs is huge. Only if I could bring you a bunch of flowers!

29th September 2008

Patt Barrington
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Chine teachers' information
Sir, as I was about to log on to travelblog, I noticed the wording of the education remarks below the picture on the home page. I am not a teacher, but feel they are so under valued here in the United States. I so enjoyed your blog and wanted you to know that. My work and play experiences last year in the Yucatan (and US hurricanes now that I am back in Texas) are nothing compared to your information. Thank you so much. And belated Happy Teacher's Day ! Patt Barrington aka pattusa Orange, Texas

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