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Zhang, Yi (Leaf) – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
The purpose of this research study was to explore the influence of Confucian-heritage culture on Chinese learners' online learning and engagement in online discussion in U.S. higher education. More specifically, this research studied Chinese learners' perceptions of power distance and its impact on their interactions with instructors and peers in…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Students, Student Experience, Online Courses
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Velasquez, Andrea; Graham, Charles R.; West, Richard E. – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
The ethic of care has been an important part of the dialogue related to learning in traditional K-12 learning environments particularly because emotional relationships and caring pedagogies have been shown to be particularly important for adolescent learners. However, as online learning has become increasingly popular, there are concerns about the…
Descriptors: Caring, Educational Practices, High Schools, Teacher Student Relationship