Literature Circle #1

Cassandra Pofahl
Qualitative Research Methods
Role: PP
Page # & Paragraph:
pg.54 paragraph 2

Reasons for choosing this passage :

I chose this passage because it relates back to how
Malaysian culture influences their views on education
(seen as a responsibility, giving back to community,
not voluntary, part of ones nature). The passage
examined some motivating factors that differed
between the two areas that are rooted in culture.
This examination helped to support the authors point
Questions for discussion:
How did the west formulate this individualistic culture
while the eastern regions formed and retained theirs?
Could we consider one cultures motivating factors
behind their quest for education more redeeming or
altruistic than the other?
What implications have these cultural influences had
in the past and will they be as influential as the world
becomes more advanced and connected?