Week 10: The Concept of Reciprocal Learning
The Concept of Reciprocal Learning (Session 5B)
Last week, we talked about the concept and the benefits of Reciprocal Learning to school education. This week, we focus on another important component of Reciprocal Learning: Reciprocal Learning in teacher education. You will develop a thorough understanding of Reciprocal Learning in teacher education between Canada and China, and be able to use the concept of Reciprocal Learning to study and understand other study-abroad programs.
Read the articles in response to this week’s questions critically by reflecting on your own learning or teaching experience. We provide additional resources for those of you interested in expanding your knowledge of the Chinese language and culture and/or the English language and Canadian culture.
Readings
Assignments
Infographic Reading Summary or Reflective Summary
You can choose either summarize your reading visually and creatively on one page or write a reflective summary in 2-3 pages (12 Times New Roman, Double Space) based on the provided readings and/or learning resources.
Questions to Consider This Week
1. How do you understand Xu’ s (2019) claim that “Reciprocal learning is both a concept and an approach” (p. 703)?
2. List three key words to showcase how “a shift from arrogance to acceptance” has occurred among American doctoral students (Craig et al., 2019), and explain how such a shift contributes to your understanding of Reciprocal Learning.
Resources for West- East Reciprocal Learning
- RLP alumni made videos:
Language and Culture Learning Materials (English/Chinese)
For Non-Chinese native speakers:
- Amazing China-A Corridor of Apricot Blossom far from the Sea | CCTV:
- Amazing China-The Sea of Bamboos | CCTV:
- Amazing China-The Most Beautiful Cherry Valley | CCTV:
For Non-English native speakers:
- Worlds Collide | Canada: The Story of Us, Full Episode 7:
