Meeting the challenges of teaching in a different cultural environment – evidence from graduate management schools in Thailand

Kainzbauer, Astrid; Hunt, Brian

doi:10.1080/02188791.2014.934779

Cited by 15 publications

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“…Fun (sanuk) is very important to Thai learners as it provides a good atmosphere for learning, and as a result, an activity that is not fun may not be done by students (Kainzbauer & Hunt, 2016). Another consequence of conducting lessons in a fun way could mean that the teacher will display a kind heart (jai dee), which has been identified as important when disciplining students and providing constructive criticism (Kainzbauer & Hunt, 2016). This could be a particular issue for the student perceptions of Western teachers who may have more of an authoritarian manner regarding discipline or who are over-critical in their feedback.…”

Section: Thai Culturementioning

confidence: 99%

Characteristics of Effective English Language Teachers: Student and Teacher Perspectives at a Thai University

Quieti

Nanni

2022

Sage Open

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This study investigated students’ and teachers’ perceptions of the characteristics of effective English language teachers in the Thai cultural context. A survey comprising 68 Likert-scale items was administered to students ( n = 124) and teachers ( n = 11) in the intensive English program (IEP) of a Thai university. The survey measured the participants’ perception of the characteristics of effective teachers in seven areas: general characteristics, affective variables, knowledge about students, pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, knowledge about classroom management, and professional development. A comparison of the responses showed a statistically significant difference between the median responses of teachers and students in three areas: affective variables, knowledge of students, and professional development. In all three areas, students ascribed a higher level of importance. These findings have implications for teachers, who may underestimate the value that their students place on the personal and affective aspects of education and on professional development.

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Section: Thai Culturementioning

confidence: 99%

Characteristics of Effective English Language Teachers: Student and Teacher Perspectives at a Thai University

Quieti

Nanni

2022

Sage Open

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“…They practice, Theravada Buddhism which, "is a philosophy, a way of life and a code of ethics that cultivate wisdom and compassion", Browell (2000, p. 109). Kainzbauer and Hunt (2016) investigated foreign teachers in Thailand and found that the successful ones had adapted to the classroom culture. This is encapsulated by the approach one teacher took: The desire for social harmony means Thais generally try to avoid conflict.…”

Section: Culture In the Classroommentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a cross-cultural education framework for online safety awareness

Herkanaidu

Furnell

Papadaki

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine effective online safety awareness education for young people in less developed countries. The research followed an explanatory mixed methods design starting with an online survey (quantitative element) and then interesting or anomalous findings were followed up with one-on-one interviews (qualitative element). The data gathered on the online habits and views of young people were fed into the Young People Online Model. It was also used to create online safety workshops. The standout issue from this research is the prevalence of cyberbullying, and this was used as the core theme. They were carried out using the action-research approach, whereby after each workshop, the facilitators would reflect and analyse and suggest improvements for the next one. Design/methodology/approach The majority of online safety awareness education programmes have been developed in and for advanced countries. In less developed countries, there are fewer programmes as well as a lack of research on the factors that influence the online behaviour of young people online. The Young People Online Education Framework seeks to address this and provide educators, researchers and policymakers an evidence driven construct for developing education programmes informed by issues affecting young people in their respective country/region. Findings The framework was applied in Thailand. As there were very few previous studies, original research was conducted via surveys and interviews. It was found that a high proportion of young people had experienced negative interactions online with cyberbullying the main concern. This was confirmed during the workshop phase indicating the need for more research and workshops. There is a plan to continue the research in Thailand, and it is hoped that other researchers will make use of the framework to extend its scope and application. Originality/value A novel feature of this framework is the cultural mask. The cultural context of learners is often overlooked in education, especially when education programmes are imported from other countries. This research contends that effective learning strategies and programmes will have a better chance to succeed if the cultural makeup of the target audience is considered and that all topics and activities are parsed through the cultural mask element of the framework.

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“…In this regard, a change was observed in the institutional seniority culture -university lecturers learning from the students and senior colleagues seeking support from their juniors, which did not usually take place prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a culture strongly characterised as power-distant and hierarchical like Thailand (Yukongdi 2010, Kainzbauer and Hunt 2014, Buchenrieder et al 2017, those of a higher rank and status are supposed to provide knowledge (faculty members to students), make decisions and lead others (seniors to juniors) due to their superior knowledge and experience. Consequently, they are respected and followed by those of a lower rank.…”

Section: Reversed University Culturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, they are respected and followed by those of a lower rank. Further, in Thai education sector, it would be difficult for younger members to demonstrate their capacity and surpass the senior (Kainzbauer and Hunt 2014). However, COVID-19 created a situation where seniority could not be counted on to solve certain issues.…”

Section: Reversed University Culturementioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 as a game changer in a Thai university: a self-reflection

2020

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The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has changed the 'rules of the game' significantly in organisations and educational institutions worldwide. Many schools and universities have switched classes from a face-to-face interaction to an online setting due to the imposition of lockdowns. However, in developing and middleincome countries, the guidelines pertaining to online teaching and learning are insufficient. In Thailand, which is the focus of this paper, the transition has been met with numerous constraints, even in elite universities. However, few studies have analysed the issues involved in this transition. The first author, who works at one of the leading universities in Thailand, reflects on how her workplace was impacted. This reflective paper aims to discuss three challenges that the first author observed, namely: in (1) transition to online learning, (2) reversed hierarchy, and (3) impacts on the students.

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Meeting the challenges of teaching in a different cultural environment – evidence from graduate management schools in Thailand

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Characteristics of Effective English Language Teachers: Student and Teacher Perspectives at a Thai University

Characteristics of Effective English Language Teachers: Student and Teacher Perspectives at a Thai University

Towards a cross-cultural education framework for online safety awareness

COVID-19 as a game changer in a Thai university: a self-reflection

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