General Themes
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Implications
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Idea 1
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History of Confucianism
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Confucianism was founded in
ancient Zhou religion as a means to bring about social order among the Chinese
society. Order is created by developing sound moral character. The highest
level of Confucianism is “Ren”, meaning morality/humanity.
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Idea 2
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Learning is for the sake of
others.
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“Ren is developed out of fulfilling
one’s roles to others, family, the community, and the state.” (Zhao, Biesta,
2011)
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Idea 3
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Learning is for the sake of the self.
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Learning for yourself helps you
to accomplish Ren.
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Idea 4
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Learning is for the sake of the
self but benefits others.
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You cannot help others unless you
help yourself first.
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Idea 5
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American teaching practices are
opposite to Confucianism.
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Students from Confucian-heritage
backgrounds are not accustomed to American teaching methods and do not gain
as much as they could if American professors were aware of their students’
cultural background.
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Name
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Commented On
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Angela McGee
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Alyssa McGrath (Group 5)
Claire Maxon’s comment to my post (Group 4)
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