Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions in Relation to Learning Behaviours and Learning Styles: A Critical Analysis of Studies under Different Cultural and Language Learning Environments

Autor/in	Alqarni, Ali Mohammed
Titel	Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions in Relation to Learning Behaviours and Learning Styles: A Critical Analysis of Studies under Different Cultural and Language Learning Environments
Quelle	In: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 18 (2022), S.721-739 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-578X
Schlagwörter	Cognitive Style; Cultural Differences; Correlation; Models; Cultural Influences; Cultural Context; Online Courses; Classification; Outcomes of Education; Research Reports; Educational Environment; Power Structure; Collectivism; Individualism; Masculinity; Femininity; Measures (Individuals); Undergraduate Students; Experiential Learning; Cross Cultural Studies; Learning Style Inventory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Kultureller Unterschied; Korrelation; Analogiemodell; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Online course; Online-Kurs; Classification system; Klassifikation; Klassifikationssystem; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Individualismus; Männlichkeit; Femaleness; Weiblichkeit; Messdaten; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Cultural comparison; Kulturvergleich
Abstract	This review is aimed at exploring the association between the two aspects of Hofstede's model i.e. cultural dimensions with language learning behaviours and learning styles under different cultural contexts and learning environments. Although there are many models of cultural dimensions, Hofstede's model has been selected for this study because of its relatively high popularity. The language learning environments discussed in this study include a vast number of types of learning such as the classroom, online, web-based, self-directed, blended and mobile learning. Further, cultural contexts of single, dual or more than two countries are included here. Available literature on the reviewed topic has been selected using Google Scholar as the main search engine with suitable search terms and periods of searches to ensure the availability of maximum number of research reports. Generally, power distance, individualism/collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity /femininity and to a lesser extent, orientation, either in the long term or the short term, have been associated with cultural dimensions, learning styles and behaviours. Kolb's (2005) is the most accepted learning styles' categorisation. Differences in cultures of nations have been found to be relevant to the learning behaviours and styles in a number of studies. The relationship of the above four dimensions in the case of single or multiple nations have been described by several authors. The relationship of cultural dimensions with language learning environments like classroom, online, web-based and self-directed have been studied. Most studies were on online learning environments. However, there is lack of studies on learning styles in online environments and their relationship to the cultural dimensions, and hence, there should be more studies on this aspect. Even after reviewing a large number of studies the question remains: Are we ready with a definite answer on what approaches are required to motivate learners to adopt specific learning styles in specific cultural contexts for most beneficial learning outcomes to them? (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. Hacettepe Universitesi, Egitim Fakultesi B Blok, Yabanci Diller Egitimi Bolumu, Ingiliz Dili Egitimi Anabilim Dali, Ankara 06800, Turkey. e-mail: jllsturkey@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jlls.org
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Update	2024/1/01