An evaluative study of a cross-cultural learning community

Abstract

Best ways of learning and understanding about different cultures No cultural conflict? International instructor International team members Teamwork skills Teamwork or segmentation? Studying in groups Ways of Improvement Out-of-class activities Participant selection/informing the potential participants about the nature of the learning community Class choice Challenge 101 Instructor versus instructor? 101 "Good old days" or the experience in retrospect Changes and Benefits CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Summary of the Study Conclusions 111 What role did this learning community play in the students' transition to university life? 111 Did the cross-cultural learning community enhance crosscultural awareness and understanding? How did the students perceive this learning community experience in general? Discussion Leaming communities 115 Social construction of knowledge Cooperative learning culture Holistic and connected approach to learning Students' benefits from participation in the learning community Cross-cultural education Cross-cultural skills and capacities Cross-cultural learning community bridging cultural differences