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Chinese students' perceptions of cooperative learning in Finland

2015

International students from China continue to have a strong presence in European tertiary institutions, however, only a limited number of studies can be found about their learning experiences and their perceptions towards western educational practices. How Chinese students in Finland perceive cooperative learning is the focus of this study, while different education cultures between China and Finland is identified as the dominant element that may determine students’ beliefs and their choices of coping strategies when confronting challenges during cooperative learning practice. Qualitative data from 10 participants were collected through interviews conducted in Chinese. Based on participants…