Abu Baker started the meeting well and introduced the members. He directed the meeting successfully from one item to the next. The problem under discussion was experimental international college. The first item to be discussed was advantages of the program, like lifelong friendships and that the students will gain a wider perspective of other cultures to their own and Faisal explained them thoroughly and related them to personal experience.
The next issue was the disadvantages of the experimental international college like foreigners may have some traditions that will not go with our traditions and here Khalid gave some ideas to solve this like through spreading awareness and offering some social clubs to every country.
Recommendations:
We agreed that the country must offer a week of orientation.
We must also spread awareness about the different cultures and how to understand them.
All 3 students contributed to the meeting; it was well-directed; the secretary made notes; views were expressed clearly & politely; the discussion flowed freely and was always interesting.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Monday, 9 April 2012
The meeting report
Experimental international college
Meeting Report
Problem: Experimental international college
Date and time of Meeting:21th March 2012, 02:12 P.m.
Venue: W003
Equipment: Computers, papers and pencils.
Group members:
Chair: Abu Baker Abdulrhman
Minute’s taker: Khalid
Participant: Faisal Fahed
Agenda:
· Advantages of the program
· Disadvantages of the program
· Benefits of the program to the college and the country
· The problems that the international student may face.
The chairman Abu Baker opened the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
1- Advantages of the program
· Faisal explained one of the advantages which was lifelong friendships. Faisal told a story from his personal experience about his friend Jhan which Abubaker and Khalid really liked and found helpful.
· Students gained a wider perspective of other cultures than their own and Faisal said that he had learned a lot about other cultures and a few foreign words. Khalid said that he agreed and he could relate this to personal experiences. Abu baker said that it will help the community to be aware of other cultures.
· At this point Faisal began to explain about the daily challenges through language barriers. Abu Baker said that he believed the best way to learn is to be in the field; this is because learning from your own experience will give you self confidence
Disadvantages:
Faisal said that one of the disadvantages was some of the foreigners may have some traditions that will not go with our traditions. Such as the young Emirati girls started to not wear the abaya because of the western traditions, which is against our religion and traditions.
Abu Baker commented that this is a live example and this is a phenomenon which is getting bigger and bigger. However it should not be a problem; it is our role to stop it by making people aware of the results that may happen because of not wearing the abaya.
Faisal added one more disadvantage which is mixed gender. For old Emiratis that will be a huge problem.
Abu Baker said that some families will not allow their sons and daughters to go to college because of that. Moreover it is against our religion and traditions. So what can we do to get over this?
Khalid said that giving them a taste of current reality is the best solution.
The international student could be a good idea.
Here Abu Baker suggested to try to solve some of these problems like cultural shock and stereotypes. Faisal explained what cultural shock is and the solution. From his point of view, the only time we can really solve this problem( here Khalid disagreed) is when we do an orientation week to help ; this will provide the students with a booklet and some orientation classes. Here Faisal started to explain about some of the stereotypes and they agreed on this. We can only be solve this problem, by spreading awareness
In conclusion we thought that:
1. -Anything new will face a lot of problems and challenges which must not frustrate us.
2. - Disadvantages should not be an obstacle because we can find some solutions to these.
3. - To get to the top you will face a lot of problems and challenges that you should overcome.
And here Abu Baker ended the meeting
Meeting Report
Problem: Experimental international college
Date and time of Meeting:21th March 2012, 02:12 P.m.
Venue: W003
Equipment: Computers, papers and pencils.
Group members:
Chair: Abu Baker Abdulrhman
Minute’s taker: Khalid
Participant: Faisal Fahed
Agenda:
· Advantages of the program
· Disadvantages of the program
· Benefits of the program to the college and the country
· The problems that the international student may face.
The chairman Abu Baker opened the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
1- Advantages of the program
· Faisal explained one of the advantages which was lifelong friendships. Faisal told a story from his personal experience about his friend Jhan which Abubaker and Khalid really liked and found helpful.
· Students gained a wider perspective of other cultures than their own and Faisal said that he had learned a lot about other cultures and a few foreign words. Khalid said that he agreed and he could relate this to personal experiences. Abu baker said that it will help the community to be aware of other cultures.
· At this point Faisal began to explain about the daily challenges through language barriers. Abu Baker said that he believed the best way to learn is to be in the field; this is because learning from your own experience will give you self confidence
Disadvantages:
Faisal said that one of the disadvantages was some of the foreigners may have some traditions that will not go with our traditions. Such as the young Emirati girls started to not wear the abaya because of the western traditions, which is against our religion and traditions.
Abu Baker commented that this is a live example and this is a phenomenon which is getting bigger and bigger. However it should not be a problem; it is our role to stop it by making people aware of the results that may happen because of not wearing the abaya.
Faisal added one more disadvantage which is mixed gender. For old Emiratis that will be a huge problem.
Abu Baker said that some families will not allow their sons and daughters to go to college because of that. Moreover it is against our religion and traditions. So what can we do to get over this?
Khalid said that giving them a taste of current reality is the best solution.
The international student could be a good idea.
Here Abu Baker suggested to try to solve some of these problems like cultural shock and stereotypes. Faisal explained what cultural shock is and the solution. From his point of view, the only time we can really solve this problem( here Khalid disagreed) is when we do an orientation week to help ; this will provide the students with a booklet and some orientation classes. Here Faisal started to explain about some of the stereotypes and they agreed on this. We can only be solve this problem, by spreading awareness
In conclusion we thought that:
1. -Anything new will face a lot of problems and challenges which must not frustrate us.
2. - Disadvantages should not be an obstacle because we can find some solutions to these.
3. - To get to the top you will face a lot of problems and challenges that you should overcome.
And here Abu Baker ended the meeting
Monday, 27 February 2012
Reflections of the interveiws
Person interviewed: Ghaith
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0920- 0935
Location: T001
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal & Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Applying to be: pilot for Etihad airlines
Ghaith introduced himself in a good way, then he proceeded by saying that flying a commercial airliner was his childhood dream and he is working on it by taking flying classes and by owning his own Cessna plane which he had fly by himself.
Faisal asked him why do you want to work for us? He replied by saying” It's one of the best airlines in the world, with modern airplanes; good salary, working conditions, hours & job security”
Faisal: What is the role of a good pilot? Ghaith said confidently to handle pressure situations; either you're a good pilot or you're not a pilot at all.
Abdulla Ali: goals? Ghaith :Fly a jumbo jet. Abdullah: what are your outside interests? Working with planes & car engines, I like to know how things work. I'm not interested in salary; I just want to be a commercial pilot.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abu Bakar
Job: Mechatronics professor in ADMC
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Time: 1050-1105
Can you work under pressure? Yes, it motivates me.
Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? Good job, having a family. I want to help my country & my students.
What is the role of a good teacher? Work hard, convey meaning clearly, be patient.
What are your hobbies? math, swimming and football.
Why ADMC ? Good teachers & good technology.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1145
Location: T001
Interviewee: Adel
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with ESI
Greetings & introduction were made by Hedley.
Adel said his outside interests were machines and working on them.
He was asked If he can work under pressure. He said he can.
What are your biggest strengths? Previous courses in carpentry and work experience with ESI.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0935-0950
Location: T001
Interviewee: Saeed
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal &Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: well drilling engineer
After the welcoming and introductions that were done by Hedley , Saeed talked about himself, including his working experience in Wales.
Faisal: give me an example of a pressure situation you've dealt with? Saeed replied during equipment failure, I've had to get people to safety before dealing with the malfunction.
What is your biggest Strength? I can work under pressure; I'm experienced; I have great self-control.
Abdulla: Have you heard anything negative about us? No, I wouldn't be applying if I had.
What are your outside interests? Football: I used to play for Al Jazira. Can you work at night and weekends? I already do this in emergency situations.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0920- 0935
Location: T001
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal & Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Applying to be: pilot for Etihad airlines
Ghaith introduced himself in a good way, then he proceeded by saying that flying a commercial airliner was his childhood dream and he is working on it by taking flying classes and by owning his own Cessna plane which he had fly by himself.
Faisal asked him why do you want to work for us? He replied by saying” It's one of the best airlines in the world, with modern airplanes; good salary, working conditions, hours & job security”
Faisal: What is the role of a good pilot? Ghaith said confidently to handle pressure situations; either you're a good pilot or you're not a pilot at all.
Abdulla Ali: goals? Ghaith :Fly a jumbo jet. Abdullah: what are your outside interests? Working with planes & car engines, I like to know how things work. I'm not interested in salary; I just want to be a commercial pilot.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abu Bakar
Job: Mechatronics professor in ADMC
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Time: 1050-1105
Can you work under pressure? Yes, it motivates me.
Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? Good job, having a family. I want to help my country & my students.
What is the role of a good teacher? Work hard, convey meaning clearly, be patient.
What are your hobbies? math, swimming and football.
Why ADMC ? Good teachers & good technology.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1145
Location: T001
Interviewee: Adel
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with ESI
Greetings & introduction were made by Hedley.
Adel said his outside interests were machines and working on them.
He was asked If he can work under pressure. He said he can.
What are your biggest strengths? Previous courses in carpentry and work experience with ESI.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0935-0950
Location: T001
Interviewee: Saeed
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal &Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: well drilling engineer
After the welcoming and introductions that were done by Hedley , Saeed talked about himself, including his working experience in Wales.
Faisal: give me an example of a pressure situation you've dealt with? Saeed replied during equipment failure, I've had to get people to safety before dealing with the malfunction.
What is your biggest Strength? I can work under pressure; I'm experienced; I have great self-control.
Abdulla: Have you heard anything negative about us? No, I wouldn't be applying if I had.
What are your outside interests? Football: I used to play for Al Jazira. Can you work at night and weekends? I already do this in emergency situations.
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