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The recent surge in support confirms that the community recognizes the profound impact Xuedong Wang has made on our academic environment. This momentum demonstrates that her dedication to teaching is truly valued by those who have experienced it firsthand.
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I loved class with Wang Laoshi. She was always willing to make extra time when my schedule didn't coincide with class office hours, and she had a knack for explaining the subtleties of translations. You'd be crazy to let her go.
Wang Laoshi is such a wonderful teacher who has contributed enormously to my experience of learning Chinese. Please do let her continue teaching at Harvard!
One of the best teachers I had at Harvard this year, and was one of the highlights of my academically unremarkable freshman year - and not just for expertise, but for adding that little unidenitifiable edge of familiarity, comfort, fun, and real connection to her students' classroom experience.
I plan on starting Chinese in the Fall and I would hate if I couldn't learn from the best during my time here!
Wang Laoshi is phenomenal and I have benefited so much from her teaching. The Chinese program, especially the second year level program (120ab), is that much better and stronger because of her. Knowledgeable, passionate, dedicated, caring -- Wang Laoshi embodies all the characteristics of what it means to be a great teacher. Harvard would be at a huge loss without her.
The best Chinese teacher I've ever had. Easily.
Honestly, best teacher i've had at Harvard. The Mandarin and all language departments suffer from this ridiculous policy that has been overturned in peer institutions like Princeton. It's time we had a conversation about valuing these instructors. I've gained more from being in a classroom learning with these fantastic mentors than many of my other classes by tenured professors; I realize that the demand for personal teaching is difficult to fulfill; however, when it exists, the students' benefit is unprecedented, and where it exists, it must be protected. Wang Xuedong, without you I would not have gone to Beijing to study Mandarin more intensely. Without you, I would not have chosen to concentrate in East Asian Studies. Without you, my time at Harvard would have been lackluster. I owe so much to you and your unique, skillful ways of imparting knowledge and fostering enthusiasm and care. You are a highlight of my Harvard career and my life thus far; thank you.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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Updates
May 5, 2014
The recent surge in support confirms that the community recognizes the profound impact Xuedong Wang has made on our academic environment. This momentum demonstrates that her dedication to teaching is truly valued by those who have experienced it firsthand.
16 Comments
Wang Laoshi is hands-down the best teacher I have had in my 3 years at Harvard. She took an interest in my Chinese education, was always available to meet whenever I needed, and is the reason I have continued to study Mandarin and reach my current level of proficiency. Harvard would lose a dedicated mentor and inspiring teacher if she is let go.
I loved class with Wang Laoshi. She was always willing to make extra time when my schedule didn't coincide with class office hours, and she had a knack for explaining the subtleties of translations. You'd be crazy to let her go.
Wang Laoshi is such a wonderful teacher who has contributed enormously to my experience of learning Chinese. Please do let her continue teaching at Harvard!
One of the best teachers I had at Harvard this year, and was one of the highlights of my academically unremarkable freshman year - and not just for expertise, but for adding that little unidenitifiable edge of familiarity, comfort, fun, and real connection to her students' classroom experience.
I plan on starting Chinese in the Fall and I would hate if I couldn't learn from the best during my time here!
Wang Laoshi is phenomenal and I have benefited so much from her teaching. The Chinese program, especially the second year level program (120ab), is that much better and stronger because of her. Knowledgeable, passionate, dedicated, caring -- Wang Laoshi embodies all the characteristics of what it means to be a great teacher. Harvard would be at a huge loss without her.
The best Chinese teacher I've ever had. Easily.
Honestly, best teacher i've had at Harvard. The Mandarin and all language departments suffer from this ridiculous policy that has been overturned in peer institutions like Princeton. It's time we had a conversation about valuing these instructors. I've gained more from being in a classroom learning with these fantastic mentors than many of my other classes by tenured professors; I realize that the demand for personal teaching is difficult to fulfill; however, when it exists, the students' benefit is unprecedented, and where it exists, it must be protected. Wang Xuedong, without you I would not have gone to Beijing to study Mandarin more intensely. Without you, I would not have chosen to concentrate in East Asian Studies. Without you, my time at Harvard would have been lackluster. I owe so much to you and your unique, skillful ways of imparting knowledge and fostering enthusiasm and care. You are a highlight of my Harvard career and my life thus far; thank you.
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Wang Laoshi is hands-down the best teacher I have had in my 3 years at Harvard. She took an interest in my Chinese education, was always available to meet whenever I needed, and is the reason I have continued to study Mandarin and reach my current level of proficiency. Harvard would lose a dedicated mentor and inspiring teacher if she is let go.