Transcript Passion, Volunteering, Technology

Passion, Volunteering, Technology
-My experience in University of Technology, Sydney
Zhu Weijuan
2014-2-25
Warming up
• What differences and similarities will you
imagine between Shanghai and Sydney?
DIFFERENCES
Similarities between SHA and SYD
• Modern and multicultural city
• Colorful leisure: full of stuff to enjoy and see (arts, food,
fashion, world-famous brands…)
• Living cost high, A lot of life pressure
• Fast in IT technology (People are connected by Twitter
and WeChat)
• Popular TV program (X-FACTOR and the Voice of China)
• School lectures (some of them are boring and long)
• Busy university teachers (lecturing, research, family…)
• Exams and assignments (terrible for students)
More to come about My Sydney Life……
《My Sydney Diary》
About University of Technology,
Sydney (UTS)
My role in UTS Business school
• CMOS--- Center for Management and
Organizational Studies (a research department in UTS
Business School)
• My Research– Chinese Business Students’ knowledge and
attitudes towards environmental sustainability
• Cross-disciplinary
What impressed me most in UTS
PASSION
VOLUNTEERING
TECHNOLOGY
http://www.uts.edu.au/
• http://www.uts.edu.au/about/mission.html
UTS mission
• http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/curriculum/attribu
tes.html UTS graduate attributes
UTS Graduate attributes
Practice
oriente
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Situate
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global
workpl
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Researchinspired
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integrated
Intellect
ual
Professional
Critical and
independen
t thinking
Disciplinary,
professional
and
technical knowledge
Spoken
and
communication
Managing own work
Information
technology
literacy
Application of expertise
appropriate to the
practice context
Understanding
the
contexts of professional
work
Working with others
Cross cultural understanding
Information
literacy
Ethical understanding
Personal
Capacity for initiative and
innovation
Capacity for community
engagement
written
My activities in UTS
• Attending marketing lectures and tutorials
• Attending many workshops and meeting concerning teaching and
learning
(2012 UTS learning and teaching forum: 35workshops run by staff
about research in teaching and learning)
• Attending volunteering groups (HELPS, BUiLD, Wrap with Love
knitting club, Blue stocking choir, Conversation at UTS)
• Involved in 3 research projects :
a. Business Students knowledge and attitudes towards sustainability
b. innovation in teaching marketing in English
c. Internationalization of the Curriculum-using role plays to enhance
intercultural engagement
Difficulties for Chinese students studying in
Sydney
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Language and communication problems
Independent learning skills
Seeking support from tutors
Making friends and networking
Taking care of themselves
Using technology
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( Our students do have the same difficulties in studying in
Shanghai)
Get help - HELPS
http://www.ssu.uts.edu.au/helps/
HELPS enhances learning experiences by providing individual and
group support in a friendly and respectful environment. It aims
to create independent and confident learners so they can reach
their study and career goals through the development of their
English language and academic skills and understanding.
HELPS Autumn Program 2014
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Assignment advice
Conversations@UTS
Daily workshops
Holiday courses
Write Now! writing clinics
Self-help resources
Special conditions in exams
Events
Get connect and skill - BUiLD
http://www.ssu.uts.edu.au/beyonduts/
BUiLD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) is an exciting
and dynamic leadership program, which is free to join and open to all UTS
students. BUiLD provides you with a range of opportunities, locally and
internationally, which will help you to develop your skills, broaden your
horizons and build your leadership potential.
Join BUiLD to:
• Be inspired by internationally renowned leaders working in our local
community.
• Create networks with students and professionals from diverse
backgrounds.
• Travel overseas to participate in global conferences, internships,
community volunteer projects or short-term study programs.
BUiLD takes you beyond your degree, giving you the chance to explore issues
of social enterprise, sustainability and social justice. The program will equip
you with the skills and tools to kick-start a meaningful career through a range
of workshops, seminars, guest lectures, international relations events,
networking sessions and overseas opportunities.
My Passion-teaching
-to continuously improve my marketing
class
-helping students with English language
and soft skills
-share ideas and work with people who
have the same passion
An idea
An English language support program on
campus (name negotiable with my team members)
• My experience with English Corner last semester gives me the
confidence.
• To build other learning skills besides English language
(manage your learning)
• More volunteering and passionate teachers are needed as
facilitators. (E-mail me if you are interested)
• Could be a real life case for my marketing class
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My Sydney Diary
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Meeting different Chinese people in Sydney
Vivid Sydney
Typical Australian Family life
Sydney Open 2012 – about architecture
Volunteering for Sydney Manly Jazz
Blue Stocking Choir –a joyful Singing Club
Wrap with love-Knitting Club
UTS Library
Holdsworth Community Center
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Questions?
THANK YOU!