国际学生对在线课堂学习支持的需求

Understanding the Support Needs of International Students in Online Learning

此文研究了英语非母语学生，在美国某所公共大学网络课堂上学习时候所需要的帮助和支持。建立在网络教学文化差异研究的基础上，本研究关注这些学生在网络学习中可能面临的各种挑战(语言、文化、社交)等。研究揭示了这些挑战在这所大学网络课堂上的显现，并且建议了教学改进方法，比如教师应该更多地理解不同文化背景学生的学习方法和技能，从而改进教学设计和实施。

This study addresses learning support needs of non-native English speakers in online classes offered at a large public university in the U.S.Building on previous studies on cultural differences, this study aims to get a better understanding of the challenges (linguistic, cultural, and social) these learners might face when studying in online degree programs.This study reveals the presence of certain challenges in the online master's program, and suggests ways for improvement.For instance, instructors should pursue alternative means for presenting, understanding, and assessing student acquisition of knowledge and skills.