| This study examines Chinese doctoral students' perceptions of their university instructors and teaching in the United States. The author interviewed ten Chinese doctoral students from two universities in Saint Louis. Participants discussed their instructors' academic behaviors, including instruction, engagement, and pedagogical knowledge. They also discussed their instructors' interactive behaviors, including availability, openness, and respect for students. Chinese doctoral students from different departments had diverse opinions on teaching of their U.S. instructors. Participants compared instruction and teaching between U.S. universities and universities in China. In general, all ten participants were quite satisfied with instructors in U.S. universities. This study includes suggestions for further study and addresses instructional implications for U.S. instructors to improve their teaching practice, as well as recommendations for Chinese students and for administrators at U.S. universities.;Key words: Chinese doctoral students, university instructors, academic behaviors, interactive behaviors, perceptions... |
