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Zhang, Qin – Communication Education, 2007
The present study was designed to investigate teacher misbehaviors as learning demotivators across four cultures: the U.S., China, Germany, and Japan. Three major findings were reported: (1) teachers across cultures all were perceived to misbehave infrequently, with only slight variations found across cultures; (2) teachers across cultures were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Differences, Teacher Behavior, Student Motivation
Li, Huijun; Pfeiffer, Steven I.; Petscher, Yaacov; Kumtepe, Alper T.; Mo, Guofang – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2008
The Gifted Rating Scales-School Form (GRS-S), a teacher-completed rating scale, is designed to identify five types of giftedness and motivation. This study examines the reliability and validity of a Chinese-translated version of the GRS-S with a sample of Chinese elementary and middle school students (N = 499). The Chinese GRS-S was found to have…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Test Validity, Predictive Validity, Rating Scales
Sanchez, Carol M.; Fornerino, Marianela; Zhang, Mengxia – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2006
This paper analyzes the relationship between students' motivations and their intention to participate in study abroad programs using a model based on expectancy theory. We surveyed U.S., Chinese and French business students who studied in their home countries. Results suggest that certain motivations are common among students from the three…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Study Abroad, Student Motivation
Wang, Hong – English Language Teaching, 2008
Research in second or foreign language learning indicates that for adult learners, the improvement of one language skill facilitates the development of other skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations among Chinese EFL students' reading, writing, and listening development by examining their test scores on the College…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Tang, Min; Neber, Heinz – High Ability Studies, 2008
A total of three hundred and fifteen (n = 315) gifted students from the 10th and 12th grade from the United States (n = 102), China (n = 125) and Germany (n = 88) were surveyed regarding their motivation and self-regulation in chemistry learning. A 3 x 2 x 2 MANOVA revealed "nation" as having the largest major effect on these variables.…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Grade 10, Grade 12, High School Students
Engen, John R. – Training, 1994
Describes how U.S. businesses in China are hiring and training workers and the challenges to trainers posed by cultural differences. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Student Motivation
Papadima-Sophocleous, Salomi, Ed.; Bradley, Linda, Ed.; Thouësny, Sylvie, Ed. – Research-publishing.net, 2016
The 23rd EUROCALL conference was held in Cyprus from the 24th to the 27th of August 2016. The theme of the conference this year was "CALL Communities and Culture." It offered a unique opportunity to hear from real-world CALL practitioners on how they practice CALL in their communities, and how the CALL culture has developed in local and…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Li, Na – Language Teaching Research, 2006
Intrigued by van Lier's call for "balanced teaching", I come up with a proposal of "balanced research". In this paper, I describe my personal involvement in a four-month teaching/data-gathering experience (as a part of my doctoral research project on task motivation) which shows that it both necessitates and ends up involving…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Research Methodology
Green, Patricia J.; Sha, Mandy; Liu, Lu – RTI International, 2011
In 2001, the U.S. Department of Education and the Ministry of Education in China entered into a bilateral partnership to develop a technology-driven approach to foreign language learning that integrated gaming, immersion, voice recognition, problem-based learning tasks, and other features that made it a significant research and development pilot…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Middle School Students, Partnerships in Education
Xia, Xiaogang; Lu, Chuanhan; Wang, Bingyi; Song, Yunming – Frontiers of Education in China, 2007
This research tends to make the experimental study on the mathematics teaching model of "situated creation and problem-based instruction" (SCPBI), namely, the teaching process of "creating situations--posing problems--solving problems--applying mathematics". It is aimed at changing the situation where students generally lack…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Teaching Models, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries

Jones, David; Wallis, John – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1992
In a survey of 2,000 Chinese students receiving 1,698 responses, the top 3 reasons for participation in adult education were (1) to become more educated; (2) to improve effectiveness at work; and (3) to keep up to date. The relationship between education/training and economic performance arose frequently. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Student Educational Objectives
Subramaniam, Ganakumaran – International Education Studies, 2008
Researchers have theorized that cultural emphasis on education plays a major role in explaining Asian students' achievement. While Asian parents often view education as the main vehicle for upward social mobility, the social and cultural make-up of Asian societies and the context within which education is conducted in Asia often clash with the…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Asian Culture, Social Influences, Barriers
Murray, Donald M. – Today's Education: Social Studies Edition, 1982
Describes an American teacher's experiences working with students at the Foreign Languages Institute in China. The author found that students were highly motivated to learn about the United States, its language and culture. He found that his efforts to teach about it, however, were impeded by government intervention and cultural differences. (AM)
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Comparative Education, Cultural Differences, Higher Education

Yao, Esther Lee; Kierstead, Fred D. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Reviews current Asian educational systems, pointing out that comparison with the United States system is not possible. The educational systems reflect the societies' needs, which differ from culture to culture. (MD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Instructor, 1989
Green Elementary School (MI) is recognized as an outstanding school. Community involvement, including an active core of parent volunteers, contributes to the school's success. Several school activities are outlined: school-wide themes, theatrical performances, and activities to enhance staff harmony. (IAH)
Descriptors: Collegiality, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, School Community Relationship