Exploring mainland chinese and dutch high school students' conceptions of learning technology

A phenomenographic analysis

Journal article (2020)

Authors

Xia Wu Fangshan Teachers Training College, Fangshan, Capital Normal University
S. de Haan Science Education and Communication - AS
M.J. de Vries Science Education and Communication - AS ,
Bangping Ding Capital Normal University
Research Group
Science Education and Communication (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2020 Xia Wu, S. de Haan, M.J. de Vries, Bangping Ding
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29333/EJMSTE/8389
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Published Date

2020

Language

English

Faculty

Applied Sciences

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Research Group

Science Education and Communication

Abstract

The aims of the study were to investigate high school students' conceptions of learning technology (COLT) in mainland China and the Netherlands, and tried to explain the differences from different educational and social backgrounds. The phenomenographic method was used, interviewing 85 students from both counties. The findings of the research shows that COLT in this study is conceptualized as (1) learning knowledge, (2) learning technology skills, (3) learning technology methods and abilities, (4) using knowledge into practice, (5) doing research, and (6) preparing the exams and getting the credits. There are only a few differences found in the kinds of COLT between Chinese and Dutch students, and reasons behind them are explored.