A Chinese Cultural Model of Learning

Abstract

Cultural beliefs about learning are an integral part of learners’ learning beIiefs that guide their learning behavior. Based on recent research, this chapter discusses four key dimensions of Chinese beliefs: (1) purposes, which emphasizes lifelong moral self-perfection; (2) processes, which focus on learning virtues of resolve, diligence, enduring hardship, perseverance, and concentration; (3) achievement standards, which aim at breadth and depth of knowledge, application, and the integration of knowledge and moral character; and (4) affect, which involves commitment, passion, respect, humility, and shame/guilt. Chinese beliefs are also presented in reference to US beliefs in order to highlight cultural variation. It is argued that cultural beliefs about learning are important to consider in research on human learning.

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