Engaging Chinese students in teaching and learning at western higher education institutions / by Karen Burrows ; with contributions by Amy Pearson and Nick Wragg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burrows, Karen, author.

Pearson, Amy, author.

Wragg, Nick, author.

Contributor:

Frances Baylinson Rosenbluth Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chinese students--Education (Higher)--Foreign countries.

Chinese students.

Foreign countries.

Physical Description:

x,193 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

There has been an increase over the past decade in the number of Chinese students studying in western Higher Education Institutions, with figures expected to increase over the next 10 years. However, this has proved particularly challenging for the lecturers in these Institutions regarding how best to engage and teach this particularly unique student group. The Chinese student presents these challenges due to the many cultural and language differences that can be identified, as well as to the western teachers perception of how these students like to be taught. This book disputes such myths, and provide a useful guide on what those challenges are, offering practical guidance on how to overcome them. The book firstly identifies and defines the Chinese student studying for a degree in western universities and institutions, before going on to examine and explore the cultural differences by discussing issues around teaching and learning. A chapter focusing specifically on language breaks down the differences in detail, with discussions around tonal language and its impact on the students understanding. Further chapters discuss attitudes to learning, staff support for teaching this particular group, and, finally, some practical suggestions on how best to engage the student and enable them to achieve. With an extensive background in management roles in industry, Karen Burrows is currently Curriculum Manager for Business and the Visitor Economy at the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, UK. She also teaches on work-based distance learning programmes at the University of Lincoln, and is the Chief External Examiner for the University of Bolton, UK. She received her Masters in Leadership and Management from the University of Huddersfield, UK, and also holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Education. Burrows is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently completing her thesis for her PhD in Education. She has presented her research at many teaching and learning conferences, through the Higher Education Academy and at other universities across the UK, and has published work on the topic of enterprise. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The International Student 11

What is an international student

Teaching and learning of international students

The Chinese student

Challenges of the Chinese student

Chapter 2 Culture 31

The impact of culture on education

Cultural differences

The impact of different provinces

Age and respect

The perils of plagiarism

Visual aids

Saving face

Chapter 3 Language 53

Differences in English and Chinese language

Tonality

Difference between tone and intonation

Broken English and translation

Colloquial and text speak

Plurals

Errors in English writing Learning styles

Chapter 4 Attitudes to Learning and Student Engagement 83

Amy Pearson and Nick Wragg

A brief history

Attitude

Teaching, environment and inclusivity

Student perceptions on attitudes to learning

Practical approaches to enhancing attitudes to learning

Chapter 5 Staff Support in Teaching the Chinese Learner 109

Self-study

Teacher training in the United Kingdom

Differences between lecturing and teaching

Pedagogy in Higher Education

Typical methods of teaching and learning in Higher Education

Curriculum and assessment design

Chapter 6 Practical Example of Appropriate Pedagogy 133

Primary project

Modelling

Games

Gaming and gambling.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Frances Baylinson Rosenbluth Fund.

ISBN:

9781443897754

1443897752

OCLC:

962256658

Publisher Number:

99969657580