Type of Document	Major Paper
Author	He, Xiaohui
Author's Email Address	xihe1@vt.edu
URN	etd-12162004-164237
Title	Natural Resources Distance Learning Programs in The United States and China
Degree	Master of Natural Resources
Department	Natural Resources
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title David L. Trauger Committee Chair Brian R. Murphy Committee Member Ellen Paul Committee Member Gary R. Evans Committee Member
Keywords	Conservation Evironment Distance Learning Education Professional Training Natural Resources China Natural Resources Distance Learning
Date of Defense	2004-12-01
Availability	restricted
Abstract Abstract This paper reviews the status of natural resources distance learning program in the United States and China and discusses the feasibility of educational cooperation between the two countries. By identifying and comparing computer-based learning programs offered at 300 American and 7 Chinese institutions of higher education, I found that only a small number of schools in both countries currently provide natural resources courses via distance learning. Although great opportunities exist for cooperation between the two countries, challenges must be overcome. Some of these challenges include expanding the existing distance learning curriculum to offer more natural resources courses, providing greater flexibility for faculty members who must adjust to a new teaching role, and improving the English proficiency of Chinese students for more effective international distance learning.
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