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The enigma of the Chinese learner

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Although increasingly challenged in the higher education literature in recent years, there is still a common perception among teachers of the stereotypical Chinese rote learner. This perception, however, lies uncomfortably with the paradox that Chinese learners nevertheless often excel in their studies, in comparison with their Western counterparts. This comparative study of Chinese and Australian accountancy students provides evidence that, while surface approaches to learning can be associated with mechanical rote learning, the Chinese tradition of memorization through repetition can be used to deepen understanding and achieve high levels of academic performance. In recognizing this phenomenon, the enigma of the Chinese learner is better understood.

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  • Barry Cooper, 2004. "The enigma of the Chinese learner," Accounting Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(3), pages 289-310.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:accted:v:13:y:2004:i:3:p:289-310
    DOI: 10.1080/0963928042000273780
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    1. Sonia Magdziarz & Kim Watty & Kaye Hilliar & Sophia Ji & Melissa Simpson, 2006. "Developing a scholarly approach to the evaluation of assessment practices," Asian Review of Accounting, Emerald Group Publishing, vol. 14(1), pages 24-36, July.
    2. Duff, Angus & Mladenovic, Rosina, 2015. "Antecedents and consequences of accounting students' approaches to learning: A cluster analytic approach," The British Accounting Review, Elsevier, vol. 47(3), pages 321-338.
    3. Richard B. Dull & Lydia L. F. Schleifer & Jeffrey J. McMillan, 2015. "Achievement Goal Theory: The Relationship of Accounting Students' Goal Orientations with Self-efficacy, Anxiety, and Achievement," Accounting Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(2), pages 152-174, April.
    4. John Donald & Beverley Jackling, 2007. "Approaches to learning accounting: a cross‐cultural study," Asian Review of Accounting, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 15(2), pages 100-121, April.
    5. Belete J. Bobe & Barry J. Cooper, 2020. "Accounting students’ perceptions of effective teaching and approaches to learning: impact on overall student satisfaction," Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand, vol. 60(3), pages 2099-2143, September.

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