全球視野 ．多元文化教育(二)
Connect with the World
Connect with the world計畫─接待志工心得
第26屆畢業生 余佩樺同學
我在「Connect with the
world」計畫中擔任接待講師的志工，協助講師準備設備、上課點名等。我負責接待的講師是來自馬來西亞的Emily。
五月十七日Emily第一次來實中為國中部同學介紹她的國家，課後我和她到園區三期用午餐的途中，她看著我的衣服說：「你們學校是不是沒有制服？」，她說馬來西亞中小學都有制服，我詢問她關於馬來西亞的教育制度，我忘記他們就讀中小學的時間長短了，只記得他們要到二十歲左右才讀大學，而Emily現在二十五歲，攻讀食品科學。她說馬來西亞中小學的作息不像我們是「朝八晚五(四)」，他們下午一、二點就放學了，我很驚訝地問她，下午很長一段空白時間他們都在做什麼，她說有的人會參與社團、運動，總之那些都是自己的時間了。
前幾天的梅雨在路上留下一個個小水漥，午後的太陽正探出頭來，照在我們頭上，有點熱。Emily跟我說：「台灣太熱了！最近幾天又下太多雨了。」，「馬來西亞不是更熱嗎？」我又想起地理考卷上熱帶雨林、季風區一年幾千公釐的雨量圖，Emily說：「馬來西亞比較靠近赤道沒錯，但每天下午固定會有雷陣雨，下過雨後是非常涼爽的。」
「妳可以說說台灣的歷史嗎？」連雅堂說的不錯：凡文化之國未有不重其史者，所以馬來西亞的友人會想藉由歷史認識我們，我們也是文化之國所以我要好好跟她講歷史，但，天啊我現在必須用英文講台灣史。腦中快速翻閱過去數年所學，從史前時代、南島語族講起，直到日治、民國時期，科學園區與實中在我國產業發展史上的重要角色更是不可遺漏！
飯後我和Emily到靜心湖畔的庭園散步。我向她介紹中國庭園設計「步移景移」的巧思，讓遊園者每轉一個彎就看到一番新的景色；我們走到蓮花池畔找烏龜，我告訴她池邊水草可愛的名字，也試著用英文表達宋代大儒周敦頤面對蓮花而生的感悟。Emily說，她在馬來西亞的生活很忙碌，來到台灣後她才發現，放慢腳步可以因此發現一些新的事物。
兩天後，Emily再度為高中部同學介紹馬來西亞。我一直很好奇她的投影片提到馬來西亞的「官方宗教(Official
Religion)」是伊斯蘭教，而她自己又是佛教徒；古代羅馬帝國訂定國教並且有迫害異教徒的史實，近世亦有基督教家庭在以伊斯蘭教為國教的國家受到壓迫之報導。我心想，為什麼Emily看起來沒受到什麼迫害、還以自己的伊斯蘭國家為榮？
Emily解釋，馬來西亞人和台灣人一樣享有宗教自由，制定多數人信奉的伊斯蘭教為官方宗教，是為了促進國家的團結，也為維持馬來西亞與其他伊斯蘭教國家的良好關係。她平日的生活不會因為官方宗教的存在而受到任何影響，走在馬來西亞街上可以看到和台灣人相同裝扮的女孩，也會看到戴頭巾的穆斯林婦女，只有進入伊斯蘭教氛圍濃厚的省分時，才需要特別注意自身言行，入境隨俗，尊重當地普遍的風俗習慣。
下午討論國際議題之後，Emily開放大家自由發問，我決定把握最後的機會，問一件我很想知道的事：「在我們的地理課本裡提到，有些『東南亞國家』有排華政策，這樣的說法若套用在馬來西亞屬實嗎？」Emily笑容滿面地接受我的提問，她表示馬來西亞為多民族的國家，每個人都要尊重他人的文化，馬來西亞並沒有排華政策，倒是有馬來西亞有鄰國曾發生多次大規模排華事件。
我們從小生活的環境、教科書與媒體都會影響我們形成一種看世界的既定角度與框架，它們有時使我們錯失一些獨特、美好或不美好的風景，更多的文化刺激與真實接觸，可以幫助我們突破既有的成見，甚至帶領我們前往全新未知的天地。「Connect
with the
world」活動賜予實中同學一扇窗戶，讓我們直接面對國際友人，近距離對談，認識更多世界角落的風情，得知西方價值之外的世界觀，我認為我能擁有這樣的機會難得且幸運。
外籍志工看實中
AIESEC Emily (Malaysia)
Ni
Hao! I𠍿 Emily, an exchange participant from Malaysia who
undergoes the exchange program of AIESEC, the biggest youth
driven organization. It𠏋 been a blessing to be chosen to work
with the National Experimental High School and the National
Chiao Tung University, AIESEC Local Committee. First of all, it𠏋
my honor to be able to share my home country𠏋 culture to the
students in the school. On the other hand, to host an English
discussion table with the students also helps to broaden my
point of view to the world issues. A million thanks to the
school, especially to Teacher Liu Lin-Shiow, and the fellow
volunteers
(Cherry, Nancy and Anna) for the awesome and lovely reception.
Last but not least, a big THANK YOU to those who came for my
classes, despite the busy schedule. Choosing Taiwan as my
exchange destination as Taiwan has a different culture with
Malaysia, and the aboriginal culture is very much attractive.
Meeting different people from different social background,
visiting and explore many unfamiliar places, trying out the
extra-ordinary food (eg, stinky toufu) concludes the whole
exchange experience of mine. I would say it𠏋 a life-changing
experience. It gives me a whole new perspective towards how to
live a life.??Wishing everyone all the best in the future
undertakings, and take care.
Love, Emily
AIESEC Michael Malone (Canada)
Ni
Hao! Wo jiao Michael! Wo shi jianadarun! I took part in an
exchange with AIESEC, I came to teach you English and help you
better understand the huge world we live in! I𠐔e been so
privileged to work with the National Experimental High School
and the National Chiao Tung University AIESEC LC. I enjoyed
teaching the students about the many natural wonders, sights and
diverse cultures of Canada I also loved helping you practice
your conversational English and teaching you many tricky idioms
that even some Canadians don㦙 understand! I received a
delightful reception from the students, a huge thank you to Dean
Liu! Thanks so much to
the many students that managed to come to my classes despite
their packed schedules full of homework and extra-curricular
activities! Taiwan is truly a beautiful country! I was fortunate
enough to visit Taipei, Wulai, Taichung and Sun Moon Lake,
places I will certainly never forget! People have asked me: did
you experience culture shock? I say no, because I come from a
city with over one million Chinese people! LOL! My experience
was live changing and I will remember the students friendly
smiles forever!
AIESEC Med (Nutchanon Friratchatapanich)
^^
Sawatdee
! I am Med from Thailand who internships under TYH project with
AIESEC of Chiao Tung University, the international platform for
young people to explore and develop their leadership potential.
It𠏋 an honor and pleasure to describe my feeling how much I
really enjoy in the National Experimental Senior High School.
First of all, I observe some students who come to the class of
Thai culture. Students try to learn new things all the time.
They
ask a lot of good questions which are useful for students
although they haven㦙 been to Thailand. But you can come for
travelling in your vacation .Thailand is hot but there are a lot
of nature places and fulfill your happy life. Believe me! ^^.
Secondly, Students can describe some topics that it concerns
with them in English Table class. The most topics are about my
favorite teachers , my favorite sport , my favorite movies or my
future plan in 5 years . Meanwhile, the students also can share
some experience with their friends. Thirdly, Students can
communicate in English as a Second English Language. Last but
not least, I need to say thank you to principal and teachers of
NEHS. I am funny and happy when I taught students in this
school. They are my brothers and sisters to me. Taiwan seems
like my second home. I must come back to Taiwan one day. Wish to
see you again. I hope!
