Cultures of Learning
Learning Outcome
Identify and explain cultural differences in learning, focusing on the distinct processes, expectations, roles of both students and teacher across various cultures.
Learning Activity
In this activity, you will watch the video illustrating the cultural differences in learning. It was originally created to help teachers and students address challenges related to cultural differences in teaching and learning—specifically focusing on British teachers and Chinese learners—it still offers valuable insights for us.
Quick Tips:
- If you can view the embedded video, click this link to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LsZ_-wp0nA
- If you’d like to view this video in full screen, click the full-screen icon at the bottom right of the video thumbnail.
After watching the video, reflect on the following questions and share your thoughts and experience with your group:
- Are the expectations and values of good teaching and learning universal across cultures?
- Have you experienced or encountered similar challenges in your own classroom or workplace?
- What strategies could you implement to make your classroom or workplace more inclusive?
After the group discussion, each group will present their key takeaways and insights to the entire class.
Ran
March 25, 2025 — 11:42 AM
This learning activity is followed by a textbook reading, giving students the chance to recap and reflect on the material they’ve read. The use of different media formats and real-life examples will further deepen their understanding of the key concepts presented in the textbook. This approach aligns with Mayer’s (2001) argument that the use of multimedia can enhance understanding.