Adaptation and Optimization of Teaching: A Systematic Review on Online Courses from a Sociocultural Perspective
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Adaptation and Optimization of Teaching: A Systematic Review on Online Courses from a Sociocultural Perspective

Yuxin Liang 1*
1 University of Glasgow
*Corresponding author: liang456211@qq.com
Published on 11 July 2025
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Abstract

With the rapid development of science and technology and the far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, online courses have grown significantly and expanded their coverage in various educational environments. This transformation has not only reshaped the traditional teaching and learning model but also brought new opportunities and challenges to educators and learners. Given the increasing importance of online education, this study systematically explored the existing literature on the impact of online education on Chinese students and teachers, hoping not only to provide valuable insights for teaching reform and help improve educational practice but also to provide a helpful reference for future research in this area. The researcher classified and screened 260 articles and finally explored 28 articles in detail. The research results showed that more articles were used to study the impact of online courses on students while neglecting their impact on teachers. This imbalance highlights an important research gap that deserves attention. The results of this study may contribute to a deeper understanding and provide some favorable information for the future development and research direction of online education.

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China, Online course, Higher education

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Liang,Y. (2025). Adaptation and Optimization of Teaching: A Systematic Review on Online Courses from a Sociocultural Perspective. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,108,40-46.

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[14]. Krish , P., Maros, M., & Stapa, S. H. (2012). Sociocultural Factors And Social Presence In An Online Learning Environment. GEMA OnlineTMJournal of Language Studies, 12(1), 201-213 https: //core.ac.uk/download/pdf/11492265.pdf

[15]. Dai, Y., Lin, X., Su, S., & Li, L. (2021). The Online Learning Academic Achievement of Chinese Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Entitlement. International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 8(3), 116–127. https: //dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/pes/issue/64305/976295

[16]. Guo, X. (2016). Action Research on College English Writing Based on Information Technology from the Perspective of MOOCs. English Language Teaching, 9(11), 48–52. https: //eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1118425

[17]. Huang, J. (2020). Successes and challenges: Online teaching and learning of chemistry in higher education in China in the time of COVID-19. Journal of Chemical Education, 97(9), 2810-2814.

[18]. Lin, X., Luan, L., & Dai, Y. (2023). Exploring Chinese STEM college students’ expectations of effective online courses. International Journal of Chinese Education, 12(2). https: //doi.org/10.1177/2212585x231188977

[19]. Gauvain, M. (2001). Cultural Tools, Social Interaction and the Development of Thinking. Human Development, 44(2-3), 126–143. https: //doi.org/10.1159/000057052

References

[1]. Chung, J. H. J., & Sasani, S. (2023). Communicative Values of Online Remote Learning for English Language Classes in Higher Education Context. The Journal of Classroom Interaction, 57(1), 27-37.

[2]. Kizilcec, R. F., Pérez-Sanagustín, M., & Maldonado, J. J. (2017). Self-regulated learning strategies predict learner behavior and goal attainment in Massive Open Online Courses. Computers & Education, 104, 18–33. https: //doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.10.001

[3]. He, W., & Xiao, J. (2020). The Emergency Online Classes during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Chinese University Case Study. Asian Journal of Distance Education, 15(2), 21–36. https: //eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1285321

[4]. Cao, Y., & Kang, M. (2018). Reform and research on teaching organization based on identity transformation. http: //qks.cqu.edu.cn/html/gdjzjycn/2018/4/20180421.htm

[5]. Pan, M. (2002). Higher education research from multi-study point of view. Journal of Higher Education, 1, 10-17.

[6]. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes (Vol. 86). Harvard university press.

[7]. Allman, B. (2020). Socioculturalism. The Students’ Guide to Learning Design and Research, 23–31. https: //edtechbooks.org/studentguide/socioculturalism/pdf_router/print

[8]. Shabani, K., Khatib, M., & Ebadi, S. (2010). Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development: Instructional Implications and Teachers’ Professional Development. English Language Teaching, 3(4), 237–248. https: //eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1081990

[9]. Scott, S., & Palincsar, A. (2013). Sociocultural theory. In education.com. The Gale Group. https: //www.dr-hatfield.com/theorists/resources/sociocultural_theory.pdf

[10]. Pol, J. van de, & Elbers, E. (2013). Scaffolding student learning: A micro-analysis of teacher–student interaction. Learning, Culture and Social Interaction, 2(1), 32–41. https: //doi.org/10.1016/j.lcsi.2012.12.001

[11]. Robbins, J. (2005). Contexts, Collaboration, and cultural tools: A sociocultural perspective on researching children's thinking. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 6(2), 140-149.

[12]. Lantolf, J. P., & Pavlenko, A. (1995). Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Acquisition. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 15, 108–124. https: //doi.org/10.1017/s0267190500002646

[13]. Rezaee, M. (2011). Sociocultural Theory Revisited: What are the Educational Implications? BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2(4), 62–67. https: //lumenpublishing.com/journals/index.php/brain/article/view/1899/1557

[14]. Krish , P., Maros, M., & Stapa, S. H. (2012). Sociocultural Factors And Social Presence In An Online Learning Environment. GEMA OnlineTMJournal of Language Studies, 12(1), 201-213 https: //core.ac.uk/download/pdf/11492265.pdf

[15]. Dai, Y., Lin, X., Su, S., & Li, L. (2021). The Online Learning Academic Achievement of Chinese Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Entitlement. International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 8(3), 116–127. https: //dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/pes/issue/64305/976295

[16]. Guo, X. (2016). Action Research on College English Writing Based on Information Technology from the Perspective of MOOCs. English Language Teaching, 9(11), 48–52. https: //eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1118425

[17]. Huang, J. (2020). Successes and challenges: Online teaching and learning of chemistry in higher education in China in the time of COVID-19. Journal of Chemical Education, 97(9), 2810-2814.

[18]. Lin, X., Luan, L., & Dai, Y. (2023). Exploring Chinese STEM college students’ expectations of effective online courses. International Journal of Chinese Education, 12(2). https: //doi.org/10.1177/2212585x231188977

[19]. Gauvain, M. (2001). Cultural Tools, Social Interaction and the Development of Thinking. Human Development, 44(2-3), 126–143. https: //doi.org/10.1159/000057052

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Liang,Y. (2025). Adaptation and Optimization of Teaching: A Systematic Review on Online Courses from a Sociocultural Perspective. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,108,40-46.

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