The Usage of an online discussion forum for the facilitation of case-based learning in an intermediate accounting course : a New Zealand case | Macquarie University ResearchOnline

Home

The Usage of an online discussion forum for the facilitation of case-based learning in an intermediate accounting course : a New Zealand case

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/155503

33 Visitors

36 Hits

0 Downloads

Title: The Usage of an online discussion forum for the facilitation of case-based learning in an intermediate accounting course : a New Zealand case
Related: Open learning, Vol. 26, No. 3, (2011), p.237-251
DOI: 10.1080/02680513.2011.611685
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 2011
FoR/RFCD Code(s): 130100 Education Systems
Author/Creator: Weil, Sidney
Author/Creator: McGuigan, Nicholas
Author/Creator: Kern, Thomas
Description: This paper describes the implementation of an online discussion forum as a means of facilitating case-based learning in an intermediate financial accounting course. The paper commences with a review of case-based learning literature and the use of online discussions as a delivery platform, linking these pedagogical approaches to the emerging needs and learning styles of the current generation of ‘digital’ students. The paper then describes the context in which the research takes place, including the nature of the course, its learning objectives and its educational philosophy, and describes the rationale for the implementation and usage of the online discussion forum. Survey data were collected and analysed from a single student cohort to assess student perceptions of the benefits and limitations of case studies and the usage of online discussion groups to augment case-based learning. The findings suggest that students perceive numerous benefits associated with case-based online discussions, including being exposed to other students’ opinions, improving their ability to critically review case information, motivation to consult additional non-course related material and the convenience of the technology utilised.
Description: 15 page(s)
Subject Keyword: 130100 Education Systems
Subject Keyword: asynchronous discussion forums
Subject Keyword: case-based learning
Subject Keyword: financial accounting
Subject Keyword: accounting education
Subject Keyword: community of practice
Resource Type: journal article
Organisation: Macquarie University. Dept. of Accounting and Corporate Governance

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/155503
Identifier: ISSN:0268-0513
Identifier: mq-rm-2011000949
Language: eng
Reviewed

Macquarie University ResearchOnline

Search

Browse

Highlights

Resources