Learning through tutorial discussion and learners' culture: Some preliminary observations from the views of Hong Kong Chinese tertiary students

Learning through tutorial discussion and learners' culture: Some preliminary observations from the views of Hong Kong Chinese tertiary students

• Lee, Cynthia Language Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University

Language, Culture and Curriculum, 12(3), 255-264, 1999

Routledge

1999

• N 學生與學生服務
  • NC 學生特徵和境況；學生意見與態度、學生適應問題
• F 教與學
  • FA 一般教學方法、各種施教方法

College Students Discussion (Teaching Technique) Foreign Countries Higher Education Interviews Language of Instruction Student Attitudes Student Participation Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• 專上教育

This paper argues against the notion that Chinese students do not volunteer to participate in tutorial discussion. Participation in tutorial discussion by Chinese students is, to a large extent, influenced by their traditional Chinese concepts of learning. Some traditional Chinese concepts of learning that may influence students' perception and participation in tutorial discussion include education and self-realisation, learning and effort, respect for superiors, and communication preference. Interview data obtained from a group of Chinese tertiary students in Hong Kong has shed some light on the subtle relationship between the traditional Chinese concepts of learning and students' behaviour in tutorial discussion. The students believed that their rate of participation was dependent on their efforts in preparing for tutorial discussion, acquaintance with group members and tutor guidance. They were willing to use English to express their ideas if they were well prepared. With these three factors in mind, some pedagogies are suggested for teachers. It is hoped that this paper and its recommendations can contribute to the teaching of Chinese students in both Hong Kong and overseas.
[Copyright of Language, Culture and Curriculum is the property of Routledge. Full article may be available at the publisher's website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07908319908666582]

• 英文

期刊論文

• 07908318

• 10.1080/07908319908666582

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/tc/bibs/32b622e1

2010-11-24