Education

Thai Menschenbild: A Study of Chinese, Thai, and International Students in a Private Thai University as measured by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)

T. Waters and M. J. Day

This longitudinal study conducted by Tony Waters and Michael James Day explores the cultural and engagement differences among international, Chinese, and Thai students at a private Thai university. Discover how their attitudes towards studying, teachers, and critical thinking vary and the social implications these differences have for the academic environment.

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Abstract

This longitudinal study (2017-2018) investigated the cultural and engagement differences among international, Chinese, and Thai students at a private Thai university using the NSSE survey and qualitative interviews. The results revealed varying attitudes towards studying, teachers, memorization, participation, critical thinking, and empathy across the three groups. The paper discusses how students socially arrange themselves and the implications of this for the university.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Mar 17, 2022

Authors

Tony Waters, Michael James Day

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