Article 2009

Learning through working: A case study of Chinese college students in South Korea

Asia Pacific Journal of Education
Journal · Vol. 29 · Issue 3 · pp. 311-320
Abstract

This qualitative case study was designed to provide an understanding of the work experience of Chinese college students in South Korea. A growing number of Chinese students are coming to South Korea for college education, and their aspirations for better work materialize into work experiences in South Korean businesses. In-depth interviews were conducted with five Chinese students to investigate their learning experience at local workplaces. The Chinese students' work experience not only led them to a deeper understanding of local culture and language, but also gave them integral learning within an experiential, situated learning environment. © 2009 National Institute of Education, Singapore.

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workplace learning South Korea Qualitative case study Chinese student Overseas education

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Department of Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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