可喜的是一些家长们意识到the power of words,倍而爽团队家长不辞辛劳带孩子来演讲,又赶去排练演出。感谢Kathy从夏天就开始联络图书馆,Aaron 安装麦克风。相信来讲的和听的都受益匪浅。
值得思考的是如何培养,孩子年龄小时,家长在选题、语言、排练上也许影响多些;孩子大了,在鼓励他们大胆开口的同时也要放手,让孩子们去找题写稿准备,可以侧面帮忙,但不求完美。不完美又如何?给孩子sense of control 会激起他们的投入。这个话题不是三言两语讲得清的。现在还是听听Dr. Yingchao Zhang 精彩演讲吧。
Austin opening speech, acknowledging Mrs. Kathy Wang
http://youtu.be/ZQl75jkehCo
Arnold intro to Dr. YZ
http://youtu.be/AV-FCiySlOc
A passionate community leader Dr. Yingchao Zhang gave an inspiring speech calling for involvement from young age. "We are responsible citizens and a minority who are severely underrepresented, so it is urgent for us to be involved. "
http://youtu.be/xRvtEo79K-8
Chris explains the All Students Count photo campaign.
http://youtu.be/tsz0-88W5nc
Alyson ID Bag brief demo
http://youtu.be/Nv3C-od6U9w
Arnold gave a moving account of what molded him into a caring young man-- his experience in China.