Teaching and Learning Styles in South-East Asian Cultures

Abstract

This entry looks at the diverse range of contexts where English is taught and learned in South-East Asia, from outer circle countries such as Hong Kong and Singapore, to expanding circle countries such as Thailand and Laos. The entry considers the stereotypes attached to the teaching and learning of English in Asian culture, then considers whether a) these stereotypes are in fact true given the diversity of learning styles that may be apparent within any one context, and b) how to overcome such stereotypes through a system of changes to curriculum, assessment and pedagogy that promotes inclusivity for all learners, on the one hand, and celebrates the diversity of learning styles and cultures present in the region, on the other.