The Cultural Contexts Of E-Learning In Higher Education In China: A Study Focused On Student And Teacher Perspectives
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e-learning; cultural contexts; teacher perspectives; online education; higher education in china.Abstract
With an emphasis on the viewpoints of teachers, this study examined how cultural contexts affect distance learning in colleges and universities in china. The efficiency, execution, and acceptance of online education were examined with a focus on cultural standards. Researchers used a quantitative approach, surveying a huge cross-section of university staff and students in china with pre-designed questionnaires. The linkages and correlations were examined using descriptive statistics. Research showed that cultural contexts significantly affected how people used e-learning platforms. In line with the cultural standards of hierarchy and organised education, learners indicated relying on teacher supervision. There was less room for independence and critical thought because of this dependence, but there was more clarity. The prospective of online education was seen by teachers, but they faced difficulties shifting away from conventional instructor-focused models to collaborative, student-centred ones. The cultural focus on education to progress in society inspired high levels of student participation, and collectivist principles fostered cooperative learning, group assignments, and peer contact despite these obstacles. Differences impacted engagement and accomplishments, as shown by the digital connectivity disparity between rural and urban students. Combining cultural customs with contemporary technological methods was shown to be crucial to the effectiveness of e-learning in china, according to the investigation. Encouraging student collaboration, dealing with digital inequities, and offering opportunities for teachers to blend cultural competence with innovative teaching techniques were among the suggestions offered. To produce equitable, productive, and long-lasting educational results, chinese institutions improved their online learning methodologies by integrating cultural contexts.
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