I conducted anonymous surveys of my teaching and curriculum at Wuhan University of Technology. I was very happy with the results, knowing there is always room for improvement. I conducted surveys after most classes. These were simple surveys to help me better understand how the class was progressing.
I remember last time I taught in [...]
This was my last day teaching in Wuhan. Tomorrow I take care of paperwork with the University and head to the airport after tidying up my stuff. The students were wonderful! Some even came by my hotel room offering gifts and well wishes. It was so thoughtful and kind. They are [...]
Driving in China
This poster is on the wall in the stairwell at Wuhan University of Technology. Funny and interesting in the context of climbing stairs. If you are not headed uphill you are probably headed downhill. Ever heard that one? Life is a struggle. Always has been and always will be. Some [...]
Recruitment is big at Wuhan University of Technology. Students are heavily recruited by large international companies like Hewlett Packard. Not far from the building I teach in is a recruitment hall. This place is hoppin’. Everyday there is a new company or organization presenting their material. There were numerous American companies [...]
Labels. Going through stores and shops is one of favorite cultural adventures. Seeing color schemes, product marketing and labels, especially products from the US that are marketed with Chinese sensibilities. It’s fun to compare. Furthermore, certain products are just fascinating. I found this cool can-pot-pan transform thing. It’s the [...]
Today I gathered surveys from the week. In an attempt to better teach, I have been surveying students for the past few days. It has helped tremendously. Like typical classes anywhere, when I ask for feedback from on class structure, curriculum materials or my teaching style, etc., I get little verbal [...]
The number of college graduates in China is now four times that in the U.S.
Three wheeled vehicles are all around China. It’s amazing to see how much one of these contraptions can carry. They seem to be the transportation backbone of both rural and urban areas. I have seen three wheeled bicycles carrying a whole family. I have seem small three wheeled motorcycles carrying a [...]
