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East Asian students’ Experience of Adaptation to Critical Thinking way of Learning at U.S. Universities
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
This session explores how Confucius-influenced East Asian students learn to adapt independent critical thinking and how these students reconcile the countervailing Western pedagogy in their doctoral studies at U.S. universities.
Target Audience
For individuals who are interested in and/or preparing for studying in the U.S. universities, this session could help them to prepare for their new learning journey in America. For administrators and staff in institution of higher education in the U.S, this will provide information on how colleges and universities can plan and make international students’ transition into new culture and school less threatening and hence less stressful. For faculty, teachers, and educators, it will help them to develop and facilitate curriculum and teaching methods that meet the needs of international student to help their learning experience in the U.S.
Learning Outcomes
Many studies have been conducted to address how adult learners learn to function in new and/or different cultural contexts, yet not enough is known about the processes associated with different cultural learning and very few learning models attempt to explain how learning takes place in that setting. This session will provide information on the issues of cultural and learning adjustments that East Asian international students face at U.S. universities and how to implement appropriate teaching methods and supports that meet the needs of these students.
Session Description
Rooted in Confucian teaching and philosophy, East Asian learners are taught to absorb structured ideas and knowledge and learn to apply concepts taught by the instructors. In contrast, the ultimate goal of western-style universities is creating self-directed, self-motivated, independent leaners who are able to critique and direct their own work with critical thinking and rational judgment. The pursuit of autonomy and independence in American education, consequently, clashes with Confucius-influenced Asian learners who are accustomed and familiar with their own way of thinking and learning. The session seeks to understand how East Asian international students learn to absorb and incorporate Western ways of teaching and learning with an emphasis on independent critical thinking and reflection into their doctoral study. Furthermore, it explores to identify implications for teachers and curriculum developers on ways of broadening their practice to include the ways of teaching critical thinking and reflection with Confucian traditions.
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