Proposing a cross-cultural peer support programme to enhance Chinese direct entry students’ academic performance and learning experience

Xiaowen Gao

Abstract


International students’ learning experience is essential for student satisfaction and retention which can be improved by personalised learning. Peer-to-peer cross culture PAL could be an effective way in achieving personalised learning of international students. 

Keywords


Peer assisted learning, Chinese DE students

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v13i1.1057

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