An Empathetic Heart, An Experience of a Lifetime


Title

An Empathetic Heart, An Experience of a Lifetime

Creator

Tung, Ching Yee Jenny

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Department

Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

Description

Jenny Ching-Yee Tung, The Outstanding Student 2018 of the Department of Chineses & Bilingual Studies (CBS) joined a Hangzhou Service-Learning course and served a local school for the children of rural migrant workers in the summer of 2018. You know, she could only pack light to hit the road: a few pieces of clothes, bare daily essentials, and an empathetic heart. What she didn't expect was the full loading on her return trip: an experience that will benefit her life onwards.

Learning outcome/goal

Communication and Presentation Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Strategic Planning
Reflection and Self-awareness

Award

Outstanding Student of the Department of Chinese & Bilingual Studies 2018

Date

2019-08

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Keywords

Special Needs Education ; Service-Learning ; Classroom Management

Subject

College students -- China -- Hong Kong
Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Language

English

Type

Feature Story

Access Rights

open access