CUNY Academic Commons | Weiheng Sun | Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/echofromzero/activity/ Activity feed for Weiheng Sun. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 cc1a746e49455316da40b0f169555181 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 4.4 Discussion Board: Next Steps Reflection in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181141 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:23:12 -0400 WAC principles have been used in my teaching, which emphasizes scaffolding, the process of learning, and welcomes revision, peer and collaborative works. I think it would also be good to include some writing exercises to reflect on the purpose of their learning and making some meaningful connections.

Also, I found Kyoko Kishimoto’s article about…[Read more]

]]> 18cb7bca3413449145f54f748b9c7af5 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 3.10 Exploring Sense of Belonging in the Classroom(Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181137 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:50:04 -0400 To create the audio, I began by writing down a few key points I wanted to convey–a brief intro to myself, and encouragement for students to engage and ask questions. I then practiced speaking through the outline a couple of times before recording. I chose to write only an outline because when delivered, it maintains a more natural tone. From…[Read more]

]]> ed35c30f59c02fb97dac884b8fa4f6b4 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 2.10 Discussion Board IV: Connections (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181125 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:32:56 -0400 I think the chart of “Build Connections” in 2.9 It’s Specific: Pedagogical Ideas is a helpful exercise that I would like to use in my class to guide students to build connections between the course content and future personal lives. I think the key here, as the title suggests, is specificity. Being specific in students’ lives is important.…[Read more]

]]> 6d912e314b49d8932e459f1e08052092 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 2.8 Discussion Board III: Relationships (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181121 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:14:41 -0400 I use ice-breaker activities such as finding something in common in a small group, and sharing with the whole class their interests and what they are passionate about through using some photos/images.

]]> fdf43dc08cec627e79fb051514a7d75f Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 2.4 Discussion Board II: Motivation (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181119 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:00:45 -0400 To navigate the challenge I did not want to face and I were successful, like the suggestions from Cynthia and Diana, a to-do list to scaffold the big task would help! I also would like to add that I would reflect on the meaning of the task (of course sometimes it’s meaningless!), and sometimes it would remind me of the connections to some major…[Read more]

]]> 6f3b7ee889f67ffcdc187c100082064c Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 2.2 Discussion Board I: Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181111 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:50:31 -0400 For me, the purpose of higher education is to allow students to grow and to be a better human. Students are not only to be trained in their fields for their future career, but also have a broad sense of knowledge and practice in various disciplines, which is the value of General Education. This in turn may build interesting connections to the…[Read more]

]]> 4e35c96c4cc3d1b1a1ed46aca91b9910 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 1.8 Course Policies & Activities (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181093 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:33:32 -0400 In my writing class, I intend to try the method of ungrading and self-grading. I think this will allow students to better understand the goals of the assignment and what they can do to improve their writing.

]]> 41328dfefde8c42bf36e09fda97dbf12 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 1.7 Supportive Messaging (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181057 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:14:36 -0400 The messaging strategy I intend to try is to emphasize students’ effort and learning process when giving feedback. If there is room for improvement, I will highlight one or two key areas (without overwhelming them) and engage in thinking together about how to improve and why those areas matter. I will conclude the message by framing these…[Read more]

]]> 9bc7d517c8a7c8e50f359b2111031a04 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 1.6 Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Yourself First (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=181055 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:58:19 -0400 I can model a growth mindset by showing vulnerability and difficulties in the learning process, and how to embrace challenges, and to reflect on setbacks as opportunities for growth. Sometimes, I share with my students my own messy writing drafts to let them know the difficulties in my writing process and how I deal with the challenges.

I can…[Read more]

]]> c092ea830b1bfaaa92b9a2d6f47898c3 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 4.2 Grit vs. Growth Mindset in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=168569 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:45:06 -0400 The idea of “grit” is powerful; passion and perseverance are certainly two critical aspects that lead to success. Highlighting effort, persistence, and resilience motivates students to keep trying when faced with challenges. The obstacles can be overcome through effort and perseverance.

It is interesting that Duckworth points out how “growth…[Read more]

]]> 6ca6ed971330e59309443964a0bc7cb8 Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 3.9 Pause & Reflect (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=168528 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:59:55 -0400
  • Some strategies I have already used in my class: group activities, collaboration, pair work, peer review.
  • Although I greet my students at the beginning of most of my classes, I think it would be helpful to take more time to ask them how they’re doing and send more encouraging messages.
  • I’d like to try some of the strategies on the list. For…

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    ]]>         6dff97aad82a70b357adf88f3ffc248e Weiheng Sun replied to the topic 3.3 Personal Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=168527 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:19:37 -0400
  • When I was in college, I felt like I belonged in the greater campus community when I had some friends, companions, and when I had some interest groups in which we may learn, practice and move forward together. I had this kind of feeling particularly when I was in a writing workshop in which we reviewed each other’s works and made comments.…

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