Cross-Cultural Learning Styles

Synonyms

Cross-cultural approaches to learning and studying; Cross-cultural learning approaches; Cross-cultural learning types

Definition

Cross-cultural learning styles refer to variations in the cognitive, affective, and physiological traits that are relatively stable, self-consistent, and characteristic indicators of how learners from different cultures perceive, interact with, and respond to the learning environment, including, but not limited to, the processing of information. In a more applied manner, cross-cultural learning styles can also be referred to as the degree to which the concept that individuals differ in regard to what mode of instruction or study is most effective for them varies across cultures.

Theoretical Background

The notion that culture has an all-pervading influence on all aspects of human life has led to an inquiry into its relationship with learning styles over the past three decades. The discourse on cross-cultural learning stylesis deeply rooted in the...