This research attempted to gain additional perspective on assessing the effects of learning English in a predominately Chinese-speaking country. Using surveys and focus groups, we conducted two studies at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology investigating learning styles and classroom preferences. We examined differences in learning styles between Eastern and Western cultures, and investigated whether the learning styles differed based on academic major in our Eastern population. The results suggest that only slight differences exist in learning styles based on academic major. We also verified the cultural differences found in past research. Putting all this together, learning styles play an important role in how students view and use information presented in the classroom.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Do, Nam Hong
• Terry-Welsh, Eleanor Rose
• Ratcheva, Ekaterina Vesselinova
• Fredricks, Grant D

Subject

• Learning
• Culture
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-022709-042908

Mot-clé

• Ethnic relations
• Language and languages
• Academic achievement

Advisor

• Selkow, Stanley M.
• Skorinko, Jeanine LM

Year

• 2009

Center

• Hong Kong, China Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Hong Kong UST, Language Centre

Date created

• 2009-02-27

Emplacement

• Hong Kong

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Dernière modification

• 2021-02-03