Utilizing Cultural Dimensions Theory to Assess Singaporean Student Attitude Toward Online Course Assignments in an Aeronautical University

Abstract

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This research revealed Singaporean student perception regarding online learning content and assignments based on Hofstede’s Theory of Cultural Dimensions. An Analysis of Variance was used to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference in Singaporean student attitude toward individual, group, discussion, and presentation assignments. Student respondents were from an aeronautical university based in the United States and were enrolled in one of the college’s online degree programs. Results of this study align with Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension comparison between Singapore and the United States. Based on Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Index, power distance is ranked higher in Singapore than in the United States. Also, individualism is ranked lower in Singapore than in the United States. Results of this study demonstrate positive feelings for the following aspects in an online class: engagement with an instructor, teams, presentations, and participation in group work.

Authors

• Bier, Nicole Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Wilson, John "Keith" Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Kam Jia Ying, Cheryl Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Mrusek, Bettina M Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• online learning
• Hofstede’s Theory of Cultural Dimensions
• student attitude
• Education
• Social and Behavioral Sciences