Seat Selection as a Function of Cultural and Individual Differences: Insights from Undergraduate Students in China
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| Title: | Seat Selection as a Function of Cultural and Individual Differences: Insights from Undergraduate Students in China |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lu Kehan (ORCID |
| Source: | Teaching & Learning Inquiry. 2024 12. |
| Availability: | University of Calgary. Libraries & Cultural Resources, 410 University Court NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada. Tel: 403-220-7175; e-mail: TLI@ucalgary.ca; Web site: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TLI/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Individual Differences, Decision Making, Preferences, Cultural Influences, Classroom Environment, Proximity, Student Attitudes, College Freshmen, Value Judgment, Sense of Community, Classroom Design |
| Geographic Terms: | China |
| ISSN: | 2167-4779 2167-4787 |
| Abstract: | Students' seating selection is a significant physical variable that has implications for both teachers and students. These seating preferences have been linked to students' personalities, motivation, and academic performance. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the cultural influences on these preferences. In this exploratory qualitative study, we aim to investigate the cultural factors that influence the seating choices of undergraduate students. The study participants were recruited using purposive sampling. Face-to-face interviews and scenario simulation surveys were utilized to collect data, which was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study's findings suggest that seating preferences are largely a function of individual differences and personal preferences, which often stem from personal and cultural factors. These factors are discussed under five primary themes: course academic value, gaining positive experiences, avoiding negative experiences, modesty and humility, and social belonging. These findings have implications for teaching and learning and for instructors, especially those from foreign cultures. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1418731 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Students' seating selection is a significant physical variable that has implications for both teachers and students. These seating preferences have been linked to students' personalities, motivation, and academic performance. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the cultural influences on these preferences. In this exploratory qualitative study, we aim to investigate the cultural factors that influence the seating choices of undergraduate students. The study participants were recruited using purposive sampling. Face-to-face interviews and scenario simulation surveys were utilized to collect data, which was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study's findings suggest that seating preferences are largely a function of individual differences and personal preferences, which often stem from personal and cultural factors. These factors are discussed under five primary themes: course academic value, gaining positive experiences, avoiding negative experiences, modesty and humility, and social belonging. These findings have implications for teaching and learning and for instructors, especially those from foreign cultures. |
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| ISSN: | 2167-4779 2167-4787 |
