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Reducing cultural barriers via Internet courses

Xing, Minjie; Spencer, Kenneth A

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Minjie Xing

Kenneth A Spencer



Abstract

A web-based learning environment has been developed to support students from China who are studying in the UK and are confronted by many cultural barriers, which may impede their academic studies.The electronic environment incorporates a number of approaches to support learning, ranging from a simple text-based presentation to more active methods, including opportunities to use search-based learning strategies. Experimental results demonstrate a clear advantage for these active approaches.Internet support was also provided for students in the form of an E-learning course for academic writing, which featured extensive opportunities for interactions with English peers. The experimental results demonstrated that the group with access to the E-course successfully acquired skills, resulting in their academic writing being indistinguishable from native English speakers.

Citation

Xing, M., & Spencer, K. A. (2008). Reducing cultural barriers via Internet courses. Innovations in education and teaching international, 45(2), 169-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703290801950377

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 1, 2008
Online Publication Date Apr 1, 2008
Publication Date May 1, 2008
Deposit Date Sep 23, 2009
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Print ISSN 1470-3297
Electronic ISSN 1470-3300
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 45
Issue 2
Pages 169-181
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14703290801950377
Keywords Internet; Cultural barriers; Education
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/456595
Publisher URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14703290801950377

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