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Kember, David – Higher Education, 2000
Review of evidence from over 90 action research projects finds the common assertion that Asian students prefer passive learning and resist teaching innovations is not correct. Argues that the motivation displayed by Asian students is not an extrinsic form of motivation, which depresses intrinsic motivation, and that the high levels of achievement…
Descriptors: Action Research, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, High Achievement