Blog 4 Moral Muteness

The readings and class discussions reminded me some experiences I had in the past, and I was not sure how did I make decisions--what were my principles to decide my behaviors when I confronted the ethical dilemmas.
Thus, I analyze myself using these things and criteria.

In the freshman year, we had a written exam for an intensive English course. We had already been given the questions, so three friends and I prepared for the exam together. It was a first time for us to take these kinds of the exam, so we did not understand the academic integrity at that time. My English teacher allowed us to work together, but we misunderstood that out ideas could be similar. Even though I was not sure, I thought it was not fair to share answers to us. However, I did not say anything or warn them to do that. Eventually, I did not want to use share answers, so I prepared them myself. After taking the exam, it became problem, and they lost scores of it because their answers were too similar.

Now, of course, I prioritize the academic conducts and integrity, so I will never do that kind of things. However,  the incident clarifies that I am likely to make a sacrifice of these things for friendship and community. It might be influenced by Japanese culture, but we tend to prioritize harmony in the community. I do not want to do against my principles or values, but sometimes I violated them because I cherish community.

Blog 3

First, my result about Sexuality IAT was "little to no automatic preference between Gay People and Straight People." I think the result came from my experience constructed after I entered university. I did not know anything about gay or homosexual people before I studied university, but I met a lot of these people, and we became good friends regardless of their sexuality.  I have not background information about that, and because of that, I do not have any bias to people, who have different sexuality from me. Also, I just learn how they are suffered in the society in the gender class, I do think that they should be equally in the society because I have homosexual friends,whom I admire so much. These less bias will help me to interact with others because I do not lose any chances because of sexuality. I think I want to catch up every opportunity to meet great people. Thus, the result might reflect my attitude to meet with others with any sexual bias. 

My second result is about Weight, and it describes that "a slight automatic preference for Thin People compared to Fat People." It is understandable for me to get the result because I have a tendency to admire people who are healthy and disciplined. I like to work out and also think how to lose weight or be healthy all the time. I am now enthusiastic to change my lifestyle to be healthier in order to be more productive person. I believe that some one who spend healthier life and control their weight and eating styles can get the higher productivity. From my experiences, people who do work out everyday have great self-confidence  rather than people who did not do that. It does not academic research, but I think it points out the truth. I am not self- confident person, so I am now trying to be. Therefore, I should prefer thiner people than fat ones because they have what I could not get. Personally, I look up people who discipline theirselves and control their lifestyles, so I am trying to utilize their good lifestyle in my life. However, I do not want to lose my chances to meet new people and perspectives I do not have, so the word " slightly" in my result might reflect that. Moreover, the result warns me because I tend to be like thiner people. It means I may be likely to have a solid ideal to be thiner. It would sometimes restrict me to do what I would like. For example, I am stuck to think that I have to be in hard diet many times in a day, so it is not healthy to my mental. It will affect my attitude when I meet people, so it reminds me that I should keep the balance; control and freedom.

My last IAT is about Asian- American, and it shows that I tend to associate European American with American strongly rather than American- Asian. I do not have negative feelings on it, but I assume it came from my backgrounds. First one is that I am Asian. I am not US citizen, so it is easy for me to connect Asian - American to US. I came here as an exchange student, so I feel be an outsider of this country. Honestly, I have never felt being included in the US since I came here although I felt to be an OSU student). I enjoy my position because I can see the things from the outside. Nevertheless, it might difficult for me to connect Asian- American to US though I completely understand there are many types of American people. Second one is my friends. Before I came here, I do not have friends who is Asian- American, so I did not know Asian-American so much. A lot of American movies I had seen before uses the European- American mainly, and these movies were only resource for me to construct the images of the "United States." After I became an OSU student ( I am not an actual OSU student, but I am now at least), I have a lot of Asian- American friends, so now my previous perspectives are gradually broken. Yet, it still remains in my views.

I think these results are reasonable and natural for me, but I can remind my self important things to interact people and broaden my perspectives. These tendency are ambiguous, so I could not conscious without these opportunities like that. I appreciate to get the chance, and I am sure that I should know what kinds of tendency to justify others to work and be in the team with others. I try not to have bias to others, but I cannot deny the impact in my perspectives. Thus, I should know at least to deal with. 

 

Classroom Leadership -from School of Rock

I chose the video clip from the famous movie, School of Rock.  
It is directed by Richard Linklater, and Jack Black acted.
I just introduce the outline because I would like you all to watch it if you have an interest.
The protagonist (Jack Black) is crazy about rock music, but his performance is too passionate to maintain the harmony in his band. He has got fired, so he pretended to be a teacher in order to get the job. Then, he becomes a teacher of a honor elementary school. Through communication with his children, he decides to make the students play rock in the band. At first, students started to play because of the grades, but they gradually noticed the joy of rock music.

Here is the link;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMvpJDbWX_c

Through the clip, I can find out many the elements of Relational Leadership theory. First one is empowerment. Jack Black chose some students and made them to play musical instruments. In the process, he inspired and teach the students how to play rock music. These behaviors are typical behaviors of empowering others. Next, it is obviously inclusive. he not only chose the band members but also he gave roles to each. After that, he gave the special jobs for other students like a manager, an sound mixer and others. It is the very inclusive. They feel to be in group, which is rock band, even though they are not players in the rock band.
I would like to point out that these behaviors are done in purposeful ways. I mean, he provides the clear purpose, which is to play in a rock band. This is absolutely the Relational Leadership.

I love this movie because it is not just fun but I can tell students are gradually encouraged. I hope who saw the blog enjoy it.