Studying approaches: samples in China, Kuwait, and USA

Marcelline Fusilier, Rafiqul Bhuyan, John Russell, Shan Lin, Shuai Yang

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Abstract

Purpose: Student approaches to studying were explored in business courses with samples in China, Kuwait and the USA. Information on approaches to studying is critical as delivery and content of educational practices are increasingly adapted to different world regions. Design/methodology/approach: The Revised Approaches to Studying Inventory (RASI) was administered to address the extent to which students focused studying on deep learning of concepts, surface learning/memorization of material or strategic maximization of grades. Findings: Results suggested (1) acceptable reliability for the RASI scales, (2) higher mean scores on deep, surface and strategic approaches for the Kuwait versus the China or USA samples, and (3) an interaction effect between country sample and strategic studying on the dependent variable of reported grade point average. Originality/value: The research focuses on student initiative in the educational process. Also, comparative evidence from the Middle Eastern context is provided. This area has received relatively little attention in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)282-294
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Applied Research in Higher Education
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • ASSIST
  • Approaches to studying
  • China
  • Higher education
  • Kuwait
  • RASI

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