Toward learning recovery: challenges of international students in China during COVID-19 online learning experience
Purpose – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of international students’ education in our V.U.C.A (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world. It has challenged higher education institutions to deliver quality and equitable education aligned with Sustainable Develop...
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| description | Purpose – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of international students’ education in our V.U.C.A (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world. It has challenged higher education institutions to deliver quality and equitable education aligned with Sustainable Development Goal no. 4. However, studies indicate that this pandemic has significantly impacted international students in terms of both policy implementation and academic experiences in online learning. Therefore, this study aims to explore the lessons learned from the online learning experience of international students studying in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed an online survey to explore international students’ experiences with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Microsoft Forms, it collected 125 responses from international students studying at Project 211 universities. The survey included responses from 67 male and 58 female international students. Among these, 80 students studied online from locations outside China, while 45 participated in online learning from within China. Findings – The study revealed that international students in China faced significant challenges during online learning, including academic disruptions, technological barriers, financial strain and psychological stress, exacerbated by time zone differences and isolation. Despite these obstacles, students demonstrated learning resilience by employing strategies such as self-regulation, peer collaboration and skill development in technology use. Originality/value – This study addresses the existing gap in proper support for international students, particularly during times of crisis. It highlights lessons learned from the pandemic and presents mitigation strategies based on the participants’ perspectives. These strategies aim to address the learning poverty identified by the World Bank. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-332e61cace99474a8c38bf9ae88ab5ec2025-02-03T14:29:25ZengEmerald PublishingQuality Education for All2976-93102025-01-012110011310.1108/QEA-07-2024-0057Toward learning recovery: challenges of international students in China during COVID-19 online learning experienceNilo Jayoma Castulo0Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, ChinaPurpose – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of international students’ education in our V.U.C.A (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world. It has challenged higher education institutions to deliver quality and equitable education aligned with Sustainable Development Goal no. 4. However, studies indicate that this pandemic has significantly impacted international students in terms of both policy implementation and academic experiences in online learning. Therefore, this study aims to explore the lessons learned from the online learning experience of international students studying in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed an online survey to explore international students’ experiences with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Microsoft Forms, it collected 125 responses from international students studying at Project 211 universities. The survey included responses from 67 male and 58 female international students. Among these, 80 students studied online from locations outside China, while 45 participated in online learning from within China. Findings – The study revealed that international students in China faced significant challenges during online learning, including academic disruptions, technological barriers, financial strain and psychological stress, exacerbated by time zone differences and isolation. Despite these obstacles, students demonstrated learning resilience by employing strategies such as self-regulation, peer collaboration and skill development in technology use. Originality/value – This study addresses the existing gap in proper support for international students, particularly during times of crisis. It highlights lessons learned from the pandemic and presents mitigation strategies based on the participants’ perspectives. These strategies aim to address the learning poverty identified by the World Bank.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QEA-07-2024-0057/full/pdfInternational studentLearning recoveryLearning LossRAPID frameworkOnline learningVUCA world |
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| title | Toward learning recovery: challenges of international students in China during COVID-19 online learning experience |
| title_full | Toward learning recovery: challenges of international students in China during COVID-19 online learning experience |
| title_fullStr | Toward learning recovery: challenges of international students in China during COVID-19 online learning experience |
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| title_short | Toward learning recovery: challenges of international students in China during COVID-19 online learning experience |
| title_sort | toward learning recovery challenges of international students in china during covid 19 online learning experience |
| topic | International student Learning recovery Learning Loss RAPID framework Online learning VUCA world |
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