Understanding the Support Needs of International
Students in Online Learning
Minjuan Wang, Martin Jimenez,Amy Rauen & Richard Dysinger
(Department of Educational Technology, San Diego State University,U.S.A.)
Abstract:This study addresses learning support needs of non-native English speakers in online classes offered at a large public university in the U.S. Building on previous studies on cultural differences, this study aims to get a better understanding of the challenges (linguistic, cultural, and social) these learners might face when studying in online degree programs. This study reveals the presence of certain challenges in the online master’s program, and suggests ways for improvement. For instance, instructors should pursue alternative means for presenting, understanding, and assessing student acquisition of knowledge and skills.
Key words: non-native English students;culture difference;online learning
【CLC numbers】G434
【Document code】A
【Article ID】1007-2179(2010)02-0060-11
The Author:王敏娟,博士,副教授,圣地亚哥州立大学教育技术系(mwang@mail.sdsu.edu)。Martin Jimenez, Amy Rauen, Richard Dysinge,均为圣地亚哥州立大学教育技术系硕士。
国际学生对在线课堂学习支持的需求
王敏娟 马丁·希门尼斯 安米·劳恩 理查德·戴辛斯
(圣地亚哥州立大学 教育技术系,美国 圣地亚哥)
【摘要】此文研究了英语非母语学生,在美国某所公共大学网络课堂上学习时候所需要的帮助和支持。建立在网络教学文化差异研究的基础上,本研究关注这些学生在网络学习中可能面临的各种挑战(语言、文化、社交)等。研究揭示了这些挑战在这所大学网络课堂上的显现,并且建议了教学改进方法,比如教师应该更多地理解不同文化背景学生的学习方法和技能,从而改进教学设计和实施。
【关键词】英语为非母语的学生;文化差异;在线学习 |