Engaging students in a virtual classroom: The use of bulletin boards in teaching and learning for Chinese learners
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Date Issued
2004
Publisher
Routledge
Journal
Journal of Technology in Human Services
Volume
22
Issue
3
Start page
41
End page
67
Abstract
Chinese learners, being influenced by Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC), exhibit unique perceptions and behaviors in a web-based learning environment, such as passivity in expressing opinions and uncertainty about their learning without a teacher's assurance. Findings in this paper reflect such influences in a web-based social policy course for Chinese students which made extensive use of bulletin board discussion. In addition, their involvement in it is associated with how they feel about teachers' concern about their learning and whether expectations and assignments are clear. The paper recommends ways to improve web-based teaching and to facilitate Chinese learners in this new learning environment.
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