2/17/2021

Week 7 Response to "Culture and Psychology"

2/17/2021

Week 7 Response to “Culture and Psychology”

“Whatever principle of intelligence we attain into this life it will rise with us in the resurrection and if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence through his diligence and obedience than the another, he will have so much advantage in the world to come.” Did you believe that intelligence is innate or could be obtained through diligence and obedience?  Are you belong to a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? What is the result of having a fixed mindset and growth mindset?

Presently, Scientists accept that everyone was born with a certain amount of intelligence that did not change over time. The fixed mindset is the name given by Carol Dweck, author of mindset for that belief. The idea that even though how hard you try to learn new things your intellectual ability will not change. Fixed mindset tends to view failure and success as evidence of their intelligence. The fixed mindset is unwilling to try something new. They think negativity all the time about themselves such as I can’t do that, I don’t want to be corrected, I was born this way, I am afraid to make mistakes. Feel envy for the success of others. As a consequence, a little progression can be made in any aspect of his/her life.   

However, growth mindset is the belief that our intellectual ability can grow when we persist are likely to see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow independently. They’re eager to learn new things, take new projects, learn new skills, and register for unfamiliar classes. Having a growth mindset is essential to learn and grow. A growth mindset removes restrictions for themselves. As a consequence, they always achieve great things. For instance, Lyn G. Robbins gives credit to the work of Thomas Edison he said, “With his invention of the light bulb, Thomas Edison purportedly said,” I don’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps.” Thomas Edison never quit, never stop. He works from failure to failure until he was been successful.

Oftentimes, not only the notion of having a fixed mindset and growth mindset that can affect, the growth of any area of the students or of the individuals. It might be the results of family culture or in general the cultural psychology. Family culture is when the parents impose a rule within the family and it becomes a practice from one generation to another. For example, my grandparent taught my parents that we will speak out only if our parent permits us to start to speak, to show respect. Another example is that my parent taught us that there are a real women and real man actions differences and it is shameful not to follow. As the daughter of our parents, we need not speak louder especially to people older than us. Set down like a queen not sit down like a frog. There is no reason to fail. Be the top1 in school is the golden rule of my father. These are some of the family cultures that can affect the self-esteem of the children in which some studies believe to be the most important factor in academic success.

Cultural Psychology is the notion that because we are culturally born this way we will become this way, also known as “Culturally created ought self” for example according to brother Ivers In In his research, professor Ivers of BYU-Idaho mentioned that Asian is considered as the smart race. So, if you are not an Asian you can’t win the race. Another interesting thing is that black is more athletic than white American. Another example is that Japanese people is known in their honesty in word and did especially in a business matter. So, if you are in another culture and you do business transactions we don’t know if you are telling the truth or not like the Japanese people do. These are some of the different notions of cultural psychology.

 If we are aware of this cultural psychology, we may able to help our students respect each other. And help them understand that we are all children of our Heavenly Parents who inherited divine potential and unique talents. That knowledge and growth depend upon our obedience and diligence. In the book entitled ‘Doctrine and Covenants’ section 46:11 says, “ For all have not every gift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the spirit” So, there are no innate talents or knowledge it is obtained through studying the best books with faith to our maker; Hard work, persistence, and faith are the factors that can affect us all.

 

 

2/16/2021

Week 7 Response to “Differences in Manners Blog Submission”

 “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” The question is how we can show our respect to the feelings of others when we see how rude he/she has been doing? How we can show kindness to the one who will slap the head of your son? How can you love the person that always arguing with you? These are some of the questions that we can ask either we are TESOL teachers or human beings. To understand some of the ‘Differences in Manners’ let me share with you some of my research.

Here are some of the examples of how other cultures, ethnic, diversities do things differently as their manners. Let me start in my own country the Philippines there are 134 ethnic group in the Philippines one of those is where I belong in what they called Ilonggo, Ilonggo people are loving and very soft-spoken because of that, others can’t notice if they get angry or not but if you can hear a wonderful and sarcastic response it is the sign that they’re not okay with you. In contrast, the Karay-A ethnic group if two friends meet, they insult one with another seems they quarrel with each other but the truth is they’re just a close friend and miss each other.

 According to brother Ivers a teacher at BYU-Idaho in America, In America you don’t kneel when you eat, they also place their arms and hands under the table but in other places rests arms on top of the table, extended forward. In Japan, they tend to sit down on the low tables and cushions on a tatami floor. Shoes and slippers have to be removed before stepping on tatami you don’t need to stepping, other’s cushions as an etiquette. In Japan, you need to wait for everyone before starting to eat and bring their hands together, as in prayer and say, “Itadakimasu” it shows respect and gratitude to the one who serves you food to eat. Similarly, after you finish eating, you need to say this phrase “gochiso-sama deshita” to express appreciation which means ‘thank you it was delicious.’ In Japan, they really care about how people react during mealtime. In some countries, they don’t care. In Japan, it is not good to stare at anyone, especially to women very near to them for 2-4 minutes especially turning around your seat and staring others behind you closer to their face. Unlike in Bolivia. So, when you encounter a Bolivian people and she/he will stare at you for a couple of minutes it is okay with their culture nothing bad about It. In the United States, they openly yawn, laugh, and talk without covering their mouth also in the Philippines unlike in Japan they always cover their mouth while laughing, and yawning.

One thing that the Philippines people consider that is bad- manners is tapping your sons/daughters head because they believe the head is important where the brain is present and if you tapping so strong the head of your son/daughter it will make him/her slow or unintelligent. It is also a sign of disrespect. In contrast, in Japan, if tapping heads means you love, care, and proud of what he is doing. If you are not aware of this you will probably get hurt. In Japan, they are careful in making noise to show respect to their neighbors but in the Philippines, it is okay if you will play loud music especially if they’re celebrating a birthday party it is understood to their neighbors that they are having fun.

As a TESOL teacher, you can utilize this knowledge about the ‘Differences in Manners’ in your students. You can better understand that there are inexpressive and expressive cultural differences. You can be able to have patience and tolerance towards your students.

 

 2/16/2021

Week7 Response to “Cross-Cultural Students”

 

Boyd K. Packer a member of the twelve apostles of the ‘Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ once said, “The gospel might be likened to the keyboard of the piano- a full keyboard with a selection of keys on which one who is trained can play a variety without limits: A ballad to express love, a march to rally. A melody to soothe. And a hymn to inspire: An endless variety to suit every mood and satisfy every need. How shortlisted it is, then. To choose a single key and endlessly tap out the monotony of a single note, or even two or three notes, when the full keyboard of limitless harmony can be played.” If you are an ELL teacher, it is essential for us to know the ‘Cross-Cultural Students’ behavioral traits in the classroom in order for us to understand and teach harmoniously with them. I remember what brother Ivers shared about some of the cultural differences of students that I would like to share also with you.

Brother Ivers a professor in BYU- Idaho said that the white students in the United States tend to be less expressive unless they come from New York City and if they come from the Northeastern part of the United States they are kind of expressive, very dynamic, and expressive. Students from Wyoming is also not very expressive. People from New York City and whatnot-Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey - can be very expressive according to him. African Americans have a very expressive subculture they have high expressivity tolerance that often teachers often misunderstood them as a bad student and rude but they’re only acting in accordance with their cultural rules. So, if you have very active African students in the class, we need to realize that they’re not bad students they’re only following their paradigms of being expressive. Asian students tend to be less expressive than white students, in general, it seems this is true to my own experience when I was on my mission my American friend, tends to laugh in the solemn ceremony without hesitation, I was shocked because she didn’t feel shy to the facilitators of the program. One more thing about Asian students is that they’re not very participatory because they are less expressive especially in Japanese culture, they’re too respectful to the teachers. In the Philippines we also have high respect for the teachers we raised our hands if we want to answer or have something to ask for, we also ask permission to leave the classroom if we needed, we didn’t eat inside the classroom, we didn’t put our feet in the desk, we didn’t read magazines while the teacher is talking, we pack-up our things when we saw our teacher is already finished talking, we didn’t talk to our seatmate unlike what brother Ivers said to the American students they tend to do in opposite but it doesn’t mean they’re bad students but they also follow their paradigms.

Some of the traits of the cultural differences of the students and teachers are in the United States the teacher will ask for an apology if they’re late to the students but if the students are late, they don’t ask for an apologize this is an opposite fact in other Asian students’ culture especially in the Philippines. On the other hand, Asian students have two positive comments about the American Students first is how they treat the physically handicapped and the system of the university as a Filipino, I also admire this kind of traits that I can see not only for the American students but to all American people that I want to say thank you.

 Mrs. Rita Pierson a professional educator since 1972 said, "Teaching and learning should bring Joy" I certainly believe that if we know these cultural differences of the students in the classroom, we will be able to help students achieve their potential in a harmonious way. We will become less judgmental and more understanding teacher where love, peace, unity, and joy are present in the classroom.

 2/14/2021

 Week6 Response to “Attributional Tendencies”

 

According to BYU professor, Ivers said that the ‘Attributional tendencies refer to what do we attribute success, to what do we attribute our personal failures, to what do we attribute the successes of others, to what do we attribute the failures of others’ and has different meaning in cultural views. Let me explain by citing some example.

My stake president who interviewed me when I was released as a full-time missionary was so sad and telling me that he is not a good father because of her daughter’s who didn’t went on a mission. Another example is that when we all got baptized in the Church my younger sister was died and our friends told us that the Lord got angry with us because we change religion. In Philippine Culture if something bad happened to you after you’ve done shortcomings to others, they will consider it as a ‘Karma’ which means a curse is in you now.

 

All cultures have different ways of attributing success and failures. It could be internally or external attributions for example I get a lower score in the class, then I will internally be attributing myself by saying to myself that it is my fault. In the other hand, external Attributional tendencies refer to what do we attribute success, to what do we attribute our personal failures, to what do we attribute the successes of others, to what do we attribute the failures of others.

Attributional tendencies refer to what do we attribute success, to what do we attribute our personal failures, to what do we attribute the successes of others, to what do we attribute the failures of others. Attributional tendencies refer to what do we attribute success, to what do we attribute our personal failures, to what do we attribute the successes of others, to what do we attribute the failures of others. Extenal attribunal tendencies for example is when others can get a good job and they will be taking at my back saying because the manager is his uncle their family are there that’s why they got a good position easily.

Whether it is internal or external attribunal tendencies we must always be watchful in our judgement instead let us pray for them. Let us open our heart and mind the truth that we are all God’s children.

 

 

 2/14/2021

Week 6 Response to “Personal Space Differences”

 

Did you know that matter is anything that occupies space and has mass? And that all living things have their own spatial distances and their meaning? Let me introduce some of the geometrical measurement, meaning, and its value.

According to the resources book of the body language chapter 9, a lion raised in the remote regions of Africa may have a territorial space with a radius of 30 miles (5o kilometers) or more. All animals have their own territorial distances because of their different habitat. The same with the people the intimate zone with your spouse or lover, children, friends, parents, relatives, or pets is between 6 and 18 inches (15-45 centimeters). 18 inches and 48 inches (46cm-1.22m) is personal and the friend zone. 4 and 12 feet (i.22 – 3.6 m) distance from the stranger, plumber or carpenter, mailman, barista at Starbucks, a new employee at work.  For the public and The audience, a zone is 12 feet (3.6m). The intimate zone is between 6 and 18 inches, 15-45 cm. Americans born and raised in a city 18-48 inches (46-122 cm). 10-inch (25cm) of the intimate zone of the Japanese.

Like all animals they have their own intimate, friend, children, spouse, lover territorial distances they also respect their personal space and it’s depends upon the population of that area. Because individual animals each have their own unique preferences, personalities, history of trauma. For instance, the hen walks closer to their chicks while the roster keeps a distance far from them both. The same principle with people it depends upon the relationship, cultural background, population density where they live. In my own experience my Japanese friend tends to talk to me very near to my face I also walk backward and she walk forward to me at first, I feel awkward but later own I realized because we have a different view of personal space. Japan especially in Tokyo is sparsely populated rural areas especially in the subway it is okay to push themselves inside the train in order for them to get in because they all valued the time of their work. Here’s another example; Recently, I have a meeting together with my two Japanese friends at home they schedule at 3 o’clock pm they came at 2:30 pm we start at 2:40pm if you can see Japanese people valued the importance of time and talk with you in a near distance.  People raised in remote areas love to have larger personal space they prefer not to shake hands but rather stand at a distance and wave. In the Philippines culture, if you are only a friend, they tend to wave their hand at you as their greetings or just simply say a simple word like “good morning, good afternoon.” This lack of awareness of the differences of cultural spaces can easily lead to misconceptions and inaccurate assumptions.

President Gordon B. Hinkley was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15^th President of ‘The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints’ on March 1995 until his death in January 2008 declares,” You need to meditate and ponder, to think, to wonder.  Spend some time with yourself in introspection, in development. Life can be a great adventure 

 

2/12/2021

Week 6 Response to “Individualism vs. Collectivism”

 

According to Ayn Rand a Russian- American writer and philosopher, “Racism is the lowest, most crudely primitive form of collectivism.” It is a belief that a man is to be judged according to his/her collective of ancestors, not by his own character and actions. Let me explain the advantages and the disadvantages of the perception of the individualism vs. Collectivism views of mankind. A man should be judged according to these categories, his/her agency, cultural background, and in the highest realm.

Agency is the freedom to choose between good and evil it is a free gift given to all of us. It is our inalienable and divine right what we will believe, and choose what we want to and what we want to do, and what we want to become. Right choices make individuals grow in character, power, knowledge, faith, and all other good things. In contrast, wrong choices limit our freedom, powerlessness, and make men miserable. In the Holy writ of Galatians 6:7 it says, “Be not deceived, God has not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” meaning individual shapes as a result of any choices he makes. In addition, in the ‘Book of Mormon’ a book that is considered another testament of Jesus Christ by the LDS believer portrayed a wonderful verse that teaches us how to make a righteous judgment, Moroni the last prophet in the ‘Book of Mormon’ declares, “For I remember the word of God which saith by their works ye shall know them; for if their works are good, then they are good also. For behold, God hath said a man being evil cannot do that which is good; for if he offereth a gift, or prayeth unto God, except he shall do it with real intent it profiteth him nothing.” We will learn to understand that to judged justly is not by the collectivistic views but also by individualistic freedom to choose who wants them to become.

Cultural background plays a significant role as the consequences of the disadvantages of individualism and collectivism viewpoint of human society according to ‘National Center on Secondary Education and Transition’ under Part 111 – Continuum of “Individualistic” and “Collectivistic” values said,’’ the individualistic view of people as independent units leads to an emphasis on a range of self-oriented values and skills that support independent living. These values include self-sufficiency, self-determination, self-advocacy, self-competence, self-direction, self-efficacy, self-regulation, self-reliance, and self-responsibility. On the other hand, the collectivistic view of people as interdependent leads to an emphasis on group-oriented values and skills that contribute to effectively filling roles within the family or other group. Instead of living independently or going away to college, the young adult may be expected to remain at home and fulfill roles within the family.” Let me explain this in the simplest way by sighting some examples of individualistic and collectivistic values and the advantages and disadvantages. My father is ¼ Spanish blood he acquires a lot of values and characters from his half Spanish father. Family holds a special place within the Spanish worth. Family is a symbol of safety, integrity, recognition, and love. Spanish is respectful tend to appreciate the world and people around them. I remember when one of my sisters made a mistake, we will all face the consequences. As a result, we feel lost of individual freedom that can lead us to stagnation of self-worth and growth. In contrast, we learn to value collaboration, work in a harmonious environment, watch each other, our elder sisters guide us not to makes mistakes. When my father was converted to the LDS faith, he learned to value freedom and the worth of individualism just not like collectivism as a result we can now proceed to higher education, improve our individual talents, and enjoy our individual rights. In order for us to be called a good citizen or a good Samaritan, we tend to value individuals in the highest sphere of the realm regardless of their culture, values, beliefs, the color of the skin, political and educational background, social and economic status.

The origin of the word ‘Realm’ middle English realme from old French alteration (influence by Old French reial royal) of Latin regimen government from regere to rule reg-in Indo- Europian roots and from word definition of the realm which means kingdom. We know and accepted by some the beliefs that the origin of man came from the first man and woman named Adam and Eve that was created by what they called God. That all mankind belonged into one kingdom the family of Adam and Eve and man were created by the image of God, this fact supported from the holy writ in the ‘Bible’ that was written in Genesis 1:27 it says, “So, God created man in His own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” As we apply and believe this principle, we can judge a man in the highest meaning of his/her divine potential. I do believe that if we are a teacher, parents, leaders and we perceive everyone in the same aspect we can enjoy a satisfying and secure relationship with them. A good relationship between the teacher and the students builds trust and excitement to learn more and discover new things. Stressed in relationships from both teachers and students lead to mental health and overall. It has been proven that happiness, positive emotions, and engagement has many benefits: enhances motivation, academic achievement, people live longer, more creative, more successful, better problem-solving skills can concentrate better on particular activities. Happiness builds strengths and can boost children’s optimism.

 I remember my English teacher sister who teaches 11 years in the public school. This sister is so serious in her profession and it must be, she often got exhausted from work because she wants her students to be successful not only in learning the English language but also obtain a good character. One day she was hospitalized and realized life is worth living, we need sometimes to have fun. Janet Hamilton wrote in ‘25 Things Successful Teachers Do Differently’ said, ‘’Don’t be serious. Some days, “fun” should be the goal. When students feel and see your humanness, it builds a foundation of trust and respect. Fun and education aren’t mutually exclusive either. Using humor can make even the most mundane topic more interesting.” If we broaden our understanding about individual worth towards our students we don’t need to feel exhausted because sometimes growth, learning, and character of the students derive from the different upbringing of their parents no matter what culture they came from beliefs, values, traditions, social, and economical status.

However, collectivism sometimes has a good impact in some way for example in Japan they give importance to work together as one for the benefits of the result of a great work that produces high-quality products. To paraphrase in ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ Stephen Covey an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker believes that interdependence has a greater result in any aspect of your life. In fact, trees can’t grow straight forward without the other trees beside him the same with the family we can’t be successful without the help of our family members. In October 1993 Jeffrey R. Holland of the first quorum of the seventy of the ‘Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints' testifies, “…God’s limitless love for his children, of his unquenchable desire to help us heal our wounds, individually and collectively.” Individually pertaining to our desire to believe Him and accept Him as our Savior and collectively as His beloved brothers and sisters no matter what race we belong.

 

 

 

2/9/2021

Week 6 Response to “Differences in emotional Expressivity”

Different Cultures has a different approach on how they expressed their feelings. Feelings include positive and negative emotions such as; feeling happy, feeling welcome, feeling well-rested, feeling respected, smiling and laughing, enjoyment, unhappy, anger, stress, physical distress, worry, sorrow, sadness, and pain both physical and emotional.

There are some countries that are low-emotional expressivity like Japan, Singapore, Georgia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. The Philippines is the most emotional country, followed by El Salvador and Bahrain, Oman and Columbia, Guatemala, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, United States, etc. Negative emotions were highest in the Middle East and North Africa, Iraq, Bahrain, Palestine. Latin America is the highest positive emotions followed by Panama, Paraguay, and Venezuela.

I don’t know exactly the reason why these countries have a different emotional expression but I want to give some ideas base on my observation as a Filipino I know-how happy Filipino people were despite any circumstances they’re going through, they remain affirmative it might be because of their lifestyle, religious beliefs, cultural economic, political views, or caused by the educational system. In Japan I can’t barely recognize if they’re happy or sad I often ask to my friend are you happy? They will be answered yes! I will ask a follow-up question “Why are you not smiling?” Impressively, Japan is the least emotionally expressive country but has the highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and very low unemployment base on my observation. I can say, probably religious beliefs play a big role in how a person finds happiness because for Christian country Jesus Christ is the source of all Joy.

In conclusion understanding these differences in emotional expressivity in our classroom or in any people, we can deal with a pure understanding of the students or people's feelings, we can better understand how to communicate effectively and teach effectively without hesitation.

 2/7/2021

Week 5 Response to “Cultural Miscommunication Blog”

An American author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist Tony Robbins said, “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” One of the factors that can build a good relationship is how we convey our communication to others. And how we interpret the meaning that was spoken.  

In the year 2012, I was migrated to Japan from the Philippines. I am a member of the “Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints” I was called as a Relief Society teacher, a group of women in the church from 18 years old and above to English speaking members. I used different kinds of the method in teaching and different eclectic ways of teaching using provided materials and manuals in the church. I will simply say ‘Good morning sisters’ with a big smile with an energetic atmosphere, I used to teach using the high and low pitch intonation depending on the topic that I needed to share my voice is so loud so that they could not sleep or feel boring and you know my strategy is effective into them we enjoyed every time we study together there are different kinds of emotions such as a simple smile, laughter, cry, that makes our class more engaging and enjoyable. Most of the time to show approval of what my students wanted me to say I will give them thumbs up. Fortunately, I was again called as a volunteered teacher in Gospel Essential Class a class of investigators, new members, leaders, are present in both Japanese and English speakers because Japanese is more than the English speakers. As part of my preliminary or greetings, I just give my bow, a bow that can range from a small nod of the head to a deep bend at the waist in 3 seconds to show respect to them. I need to change the tone of my voice again, my voice becomes neutral without a high and low pitch, my facial expression becomes very serious. As an approval to what they said, I give them a simple nod so I always nodding for almost an hour in the Philippines if you can see someone is always doing this for 3 minutes, she/he probably out of his/her mind. I teach them in the Japanese language, as I can see they are very attentive and engaging I can’t see any who wants to sleep sometimes I was wondering if they didn’t get bored because for me as a Filipino this way of gestures or a way of teaching I probably asleep in 20 minutes but to them they can survive even 1 hour I can also see different kinds of emotions smiling, laughter, and sadness. In these experiences, I learned something good that we can learn and adapt to the communication styles of other cultures in order for us to work better with them.

Let me tell you another funny experience of mine I and my friend attended a meeting with 50 people are present and there were the speakers and the leaders seated at the front who hold an important part of the program my friend notice that the one man he slept at his chair and my friend keep laughing at my side because in the Philippines if you slept in the front of many people and you hold an important part of the program you show disrespect and it is shameful and disrespectful. However, in Japan, it shows how hard working you are, how serious you are in your responsibility that even you are so tired you still manage to attend the meeting it shows that you are committed and being responsible. Here another story, I was invited to a dinner with my friend his Japanese husband eating the ramen very fast and very noisy, I was surprised here in Japan it means this is so delicious or you are showing gratitude to the one who offers you food. In the Philippines, if you can hear noisy sound while eating especially on the special occasion like wedding, birthdays, and sessions, it seemed you have no good manner or having no education or no etiquette. These are some of the examples of how cultural miscommunication convey a message through conversation, expression, and gestures and sometimes if we are not aware it can cause misunderstanding, death, and trouble.

To paraphrase Christ’s unity is not subtractive but additive. The Lord wants his children to understand, appreciate, and accept our differences. Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop, said that “unity is not achieved by ignoring and isolating members who seem to be different.” to carry out the Lord’s work. To accept and incorporate what makes each of us unique further unites us even into Christ. There is nothing better or worse about being a woman or a man, Argentine or American, tall or short, black or white, impoverished or wealthy, because “all are alike unto God” (2 Nephi 26:33).

This understanding of cultural miscommunication can help teachers understand their students better learn in the target language, it would be in your best interest to get to know each other communication styles, gestures for optimum collaboration. The students become more receptive to learning if they feel understood they can express themselves freely and can lower their effective filter. Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, heard a colleague that said, "They don't pay me to like the kids. "Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like."I can see that this is true to my experience I believe that students in any classes can best learn if they have a good connection that is real, human, and personal level.

Cultural Differences Concerning Times

 2/3/2021

Week5

Response to"Cultural Differences Concerning Time"

 “Time is gold so make available for those who think you are a precious put others for unavailable” Is this quote applicable in any situations? In different countries and cultures view and use time differently. According to brother Ivers a teacher in BYU-Idaho we live in a time of Monochronic and Polychronic. Let me differentiate the differences between Monochronic and Polychronic time.

 Polychronic time orientation refers to the cultures where people tend to view time as a fluid concept go with the “flow” of the time. A time-based schedule is followed loosely, and changes or interruptions are viewed as a normal part of the routine. Polychronic cultures value promptness differently depending on the relationship with whoever they’re meeting; they are more comfortable altering plans to fit a situation as it changes. Monochronic culture will focus on doing one thing at a time, concentrating on the job at hand without distractions, and viewing previous commitments as critical, and not optional. Monochronic also emphasizes the value of being prompt no matter what, keeping to plans as best they can.

What kind of time cultural views in the Philippines? I remember I was invited to have a class meeting at 2 pm I traveled 1 hour to get into the venue as I got there no other people except me so I text the person who invited me if the meeting is canceled, she replied ‘we’re on our way’ I waited for almost an hour before the meeting got started. Another example base on my experience I went to an agency where I need to get my lab test result that is already paid at 9 am but the desk officer’s friend came they talk for an hour so I finished my transaction with her at 9:30 am. One thing I love about the Philippine views of time is that Family came first, I remember when I went to my father at his work-place he immediately stopped his work and attend to my concern he did undertime and together we went back home. I know how important he was at work because he manages people, in that moment I realized how precious I am to my father. In Polychronic cultures relationship is important.

I used to live in Japan for almost 6 years, I experience different kinds of work in a company one time I called my boss because of some reason I can’t start the work on time I was 5 minutes late so I was deducted 30 minutes in my work time. Japanese people tend to plan events, appointments meticulously. One time I attended a family gathering activity I asked my Japanese friend ‘where’s your husband’ she answered ‘he is at work all the time’ her smiling face changes into a frowning one.

In the conclusion doesn’t matter how we view and use our time differently what matters is that who matters most of our time. To paraphrase according to Stephen R. Covey an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker, to have success in any field we must give importance to our relationship. Boyd K. Packer a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the ‘Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints’ once said, “Family time is sacred time and should be protected and respected. We urge our members to show devotion to their families.”

 

 

Cultural Paradigms

   2/2/2021

Week5

Response to"Cultural Paradigms Insights"

How we can be united in this world of different interpretation, views, lifestyles, ideas, opinions, beliefs and values? I remember when I was in my younger days, I often get bullied for my slender body and my short stature. In the Philippines if you are like chubby and you have a wonderful body form it means you have a lot of food in your plate. Your parents literally taking good care with you attentively. I am the opposite version of all of my sisters. I remember when I attended a family reunion one of my relative asked to my father like this: Is she one of your daughters? with the end of saying to himself this word “in the family there is really one that are different” or some will question, are you eating? I use to heard these repeatedly questions in my head for so long. These questions stop me in going any gatherings I’ll rather choose to stay at home and to read books.

When I moved to Japan my life turns dark into white in terms of physical acceptance. Here in Japan, you are beautiful if you have a slender body and cute in stature. I feel accepted and a sort of belongings but my beliefs was changed when I studied about cultural differences and similarities, I believe that actual satisfaction and happiness came from believing that everyone around us has his/her own beauty and that we’re fairly uniquely blessed with unique talents from our Loving Heavenly Father who created us all. The ability to choose what we believing is extremely important to our development and finding true happiness and identity. The understanding of the truth of our true identity of who we are and why we are here could unite us as one. We are beloved sons and daughters of our Heavenly parents who inherited their divine qualities and potential. We are part of His wonderful plan of salvation and happiness. The culture of Christ is the only culture we can be united as one family, as we look into Him as our leader, creator and advocate to our Father in Heaven.

 

 

Gerwin Palec

 

Reflection on Technology Researching and Experimenting

One of my weak points in Academic journey is solving problems in Mathematics. I spend a lot of time to get the correct answer. The more I see myself low in that point, the more I pursue to learn something new. I am so happy if I got it right. I can say, perseverance in learning new things is crucial to our success—the same with my journey in researching and experimenting with modernized technology in teaching. At first, I am aloof in doing. Still, as I push myself to learn new things and do the weekly task in BYU- Idaho, I benefited from many good things that the technology could offer. Now, I enjoy using technology tools to teach my family, especially to my eight-year-old son. It helps me get his attention in using those tools in teaching him how to learn the English language. It also helps my calling in the church as I recorded videos of myself teaching the gospel. These platforms make my life easier in doing my responsibility. Technology plays a vital role in our society today. We can use it wisely or foolishly. As I am researching and experimenting with the use of modernized technology in teaching, I realized that technology has many benefits in our daily interaction with others. It can help us communicate all over the world quickly. Families are getting closer all over the world through sharing using different platforms. Technology can also improve engagement.

I remember when I teach in the Relief Society class using Kahoot for the first time. To my surprise, it was more engaging. The class participated actively and appreciatively. It can encourage individuals to learn at their speed using technology. My nephew, sister, and a friend played the ESL quiz using the tool Quizizz, and we enjoyed it a lot. I can still remember the things because you can repeatedly do it for yourself at your speed. It encourages collaboration because you can practice this skill by getting involved in different online activities and projects. There, you can give instructions on what to do for them to use the technology while improving communication skills. It could build friendship and trust because every time I have a hard time or trouble using technology, I can ask for help from experts.

However, there are disadvantages to using technology as well. Sometimes it could waste my time, especially if I got into the wrong choices on what to use. I spent hours, but I failed to use it. I felt so exhausted. I am also sometimes distracted by my smartphone and iPod when many messages and notifications are not worth my time. Some technology can distract us from our work, study, and many more. Gadgets sometimes are addictive. It can genuinely waste our time and forget the things that are matter most.  My advice is that watch yourself all the time in using technology. Try to avoid extensive use that can lead to addiction without gaining knowledge. See to it that our children use technology to learn useful things and help them grow academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. If possible, limit your time in using technology in work, recreation, and study. I learned a lesson from my instructor this week that we must set goals and learn how to master the techniques to achieve them. Getting the methods needed to reach our goals includes becoming the master manager of our time.

            In conclusion, researching and experimenting using modernized technology in teaching both students and teachers are essential today. It could help a teacher save time. It could make and do the task efficiently. Modern learning is about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, practicing critical thinking, developing communication skills, and leadership. It could develop many practical skills such as creating presentations, learning to differentiate reliable from unreliable sources on the internet, maintaining proper online etiquette, and writing emails. These are essential skills and knowledge we could gain in using technology. Let us use them for our benefit and improvement.