Cross-National Online Discussions: International Learning Experiences with American and Chinese Students in Higher Education

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      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Computer Mediated Communication; Group Discussion; Cultural Awareness; Graduate Students; Cultural Differences; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Program Effectiveness; Mixed Methods Research; Knowledge Level; Content Analysis; Comparative Analysis
    • Subject Terms:
      China
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/14703297.2015.1006524
    • ISSN:
      1470-3297
    • Abstract:
      Universities are seeking techniques that encourage students to become more globalised in their perspectives. One method of fostering globalisation is to incorporate cross-national asynchronous online discussions with students from different countries within courses. The purpose of this study was to explore if participation by American and Chinese graduate students in cross-national online discussions facilitated construction of new knowledge regarding western and eastern cultures and provided effective international learning experiences. Data sources include students' transcripts and responses to open-ended survey questions on their perceptions regarding the online discussions. Results indicate that cross-national online discussions facilitated new knowledge regarding very different cultures. Further, this research offers a model that provides authentic international learning experiences where students explore meaningful concepts and relationships to address relevant problems in education.
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      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      33
    • Publication Date:
      2016
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1102517