The impact of study abroad on the transformational learning of Chinese international graduate students in Thailand
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https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf20251522Keywords:
Transformative learning, studying abroad, cognitive, Chinese, emotional, social changesAbstract
Background: Educating overseas offers chances for intellectual, cultural, and personal development. With an emphasis on cognitive, emotional, and social transformations, this investigation explores the life-changing educational experiences of Thai graduate students who studied in China.
Objective: The project is to investigate how Thai graduate students' creative conceiving, cultural competency, and self-awareness are improved by studying abroad.
Methods: Data from 226 Chinese graduate students enrolling at Thai universities was gathered using a quantitative methodology. Key elements of transformative learning, such as social, emotional, and cognitive development, were evaluated through a standardized questionnaire. Using SPSS software, statistical methods including regression analysis, descriptive statistics, and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to investigate the connection between study abroad experiences and positive effects.
Results: According to outcomes, pupils which actively participated in collaborative learning and cultural exchange showed notable academic and personal development. Participants showed increased self-awareness, flexibility, and cultural competency. The advantages of global education were further reinforced by the good effects learning abroad had on students' critical thinking and intercultural comprehension.
Conclusion: This investigation emphasizes that studying overseas could result in life-changing educational experiences, especially when it comes to developing analytical and cultural understanding. According to the findings, international education is crucial for improving students' academic and personal growth. Future studies should compare experiences in other cultural contexts and investigate other elements impacting positive educational outcomes.
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