Abstract
The study was analyzed on experience of international students, majoring in beauty that consists of academic and practical courses, in remote and in-person classes to make suggest directions on teaching methods and strategies going forward. There were six participants who are international students from China and Vietnam. This research was conducted semi-structured survey and FGI. It was categorized class types into in-person and remote, and further categorized remote class into recording contents and being live. It was summarized the participants' class experience as following: First, in classes that recording contents, participants mentioned improvement in their Korean utilizing pause and play feature for video recordings, the spatial and temporal convenience, and relief from health concerns during the pandemic. However, they mentioned difficulty of not getting full experience from practical courses, struggle to ask for help to professors or classmates when needed, and technical difficulty from unstable internet connection or conflict with exam schedule. Second, in live remote classes, there was positive experience with being able to ask questions during class period, but participants expressed difficulty to present in class weekly. The data showed that participants felt low self-confidence and loneliness while presenting in class or engaging in group projects. Third, with in-person classes, the participants reflected their improvement in Korean through direct communication, higher concentration in class, satisfaction through practical experience, and socializing and being closer to Korean friends as positive experience. However, not having play and pause feature to review and also the anxiety on health and safety were mentioned as negative experience. Through analyzing the collected data, This study was suggested directions on class management for the international students' learn ability and adaptation.
Publisher
Korean Society of Cosmetology