[Dale]

You have noted that many Chinese students feel it is improper to disagree publicly, whether with students or most particularly with the teacher. This is the pattern of traditional Chinese education, combined with Chinese family life. The only way to deal honestly with Chinese students in a university is to alter classroom discussion practices; ask them to present on a topic, but realize they will feel humiliated if open disagreement with their points is voiced. Face is paramount. After students have experienced three or four years of classroom life in the Western World (I am Australian, and we have tens of thousands of Asian students) they adapt successfully to our classroom processes.

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Name : Dale, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Episcopalian, Age : 55, City : Melbourne, State : NA Country : Australia, Occupation : Lecturer, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper class, 

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