Culture and Communication Online: The Inclusion of International and Non-Native Language Learners

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Author(s): Kelly McKenna (Colorado State University, USA), Kelly McKenna (Colorado State University, USA), Jill Zarestky (Colorado State University, USA)and Melissa Anzlovar (Colorado State University, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 20
Source title: Cultivating Diverse Online Classrooms Through Effective Instructional Design
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Karen L. Milheim (Walden University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3120-3.ch006

Keywords: Curriculum Development and Instructional Design / Education / Information Science Reference / Virtual Learning Environments

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This chapter discusses the challenges and opportunities encountered by international and non-native language learners participating in distance education. With the growth of online learning and the internationalization of education, it is necessary to provide literature regarding best practices for educating a diverse student population. Culture and communication play a significant role in how students engage in their learning. This diversity is less evident in the online classroom resulting in potential misinterpretations rather than the valuing of distinctive cultures, experiences, and uniqueness of every individual learner. An exploration of diversity, identity, community, engagement, and linguistics are discussed in relation to international and non-native language speaking online learners.

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