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C.J. Jung Institute: Intensive Summer Program. |
contact |
Joseph Bednorz (Glendale Community College) joseph.bednorz@gcmail.maricopa.edu |
college(s) |
Glendale Community College |
discipline(s) |
Psychology, Counseling, Sociology |
summary |
This program was attended in order to learn more about the life and work of the psychiatrist, C.G. Jung. The program was offered at the C. G. Jung Institute, in Zurich, Switzerland. It was a two week conference, from July 3, 2006 to July 14, 2006. |
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This program, which was started by C.G. Jung, in 1987, was attended in order to learn more about the life and work of the noted psychiatrist, C.G. Jung. The program was offered at the C. G. Jung Institute, in Zurich, Switzerland. It was a two week conference, from July 3, 2006 to July 14, 2006. ------------------------------------------------------------ Outcomes: In a paragraph or two describe what worked well. Did you accomplish your objective(s)? Were you able to complete your summer project as written? If not, what did you modify and why? What did not go as well as expected, if anything? Were there any surprises? Note: Use the questions as guides for your outcomes. Do not include detailed list of workshops attended, speakers who presented, or a list of items you have seen, heard, or read. ------------------------------------------------------------ The primary purpose of attending the conference was to learn more about how the human mind works and to better understand the writings, philosophy and psychology of C. J. Young. What worked very well in this program were the presenters, my colleagues, and the library at the institute. The location of the institute also contributed to the success of the conference since it was located in a very beautiful spot that was very conducive to learning and discussing new ideas and theories. The presenters were very knowledgeable of the works of Young. Many of them had studied about Young for most of their collegiate and professional lives. Many of those who attended the conference have studied Young and were also willing to share what they knew about him and his works. All participants were eager to learn, grow and discuss these matters. This made for an exciting learning environment. I was able to accomplish most of my objectives but left the institute wanting to learn more about this brilliant, yet complex psychiatrist called Young. I was very much surprised by not only how different this discipline of psychology is, but also about how many different people from outside the USA have endorsed and supported this psychological way living life. ------------------------------------------------------------ Professional Growth: Your own professional growth is a large part of your project. Your professional growth is important to you, your students, your college, and possibly other colleagues. How did project affect you professionally? What skills did you learn? What environments were you working in and how might your summer project influence your teaching or other responsibilities? Did you gain a different perspective? Was it professionally valuable for you? ------------------------------------------------------------ Professionally the project was totally awesome. Or in other words, it provoked cognitive dissonance which contributed to increased stress levels which resulted in the birth, for me, of new ideas, theories, and perspectives on human growth and development. By all means did I grow professionally. This was a fantastic experience to culminate finishing my doctorate only one year ago. Not only was I open to new data, information, and views of how the mind works, I was also able to offer some of my own thoughts and perspectives on the matter. It was very professionally valuable for me to attend this conference. I would highly recommend that if at all possible, many faculty have numerous opportunities to not only visit different countries outside of the USA, but also to have the chance to enter into spirited dialogue with colleagues from other cultures and countries. ------------------------------------------------------------ Dissemination: How will you share this information with your colleagues, department, students, or college? ------------------------------------------------------------ Every time someone comes to my office, I pull out the pictures, and then time permitting, I begin to share with them many of my different insights and stories. Officially I have changed several units in two courses that I teach to reflect some of what I have learned. When I think about how we operate our campus and district I can readily see we are very cultural bond. Sometimes this works for us, sometimes it works against us. Living more and more with an international perspective is something I hope to achieve as a result of attending this conference. Learning about how the mind works, from many different people, from many different cultures will by all means contribute to this journey. I am so thankful for having been able to attend this conference and explore the culture of Switzerland, and the mind of C. J. Jung. Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
web links |
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/fpg/ |
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Last modified: Sep-27-2006 Date created: Sep-27-2006 Visitor count: 2525 Dublin Core Metadata record  This package is included in the Faculty Professional Growth Summer Project Reports special collection. |
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