Date of Award
2018
Type
Thesis
Major
Business, Accounting
Degree Type
Bachelor of Business Administration
Department
Accounting and Finance Department
First Advisor
Adam Maiga
Second Advisor
Fonda Carter
Third Advisor
Cindy Ticknor
Abstract
This thesis examines and explores the potential of active teaching methods inside and outside the classroom. This literature review analyzes studies of accounting programs in different countries including the United States. The previous literature suggest that students perform better through active methods of teaching, rather than the traditional form of teaching in accounting programs. The findings also suggest that active teaching methods better prepare students for field work in accounting versus the traditional teaching methods. This analysis has two implications for accounting education. First, it provides a deeper understanding for the need of experiential learning in accounting degree programs. Second, this thesis may provide accounting educators with information on the best methods to promote student learning through active teaching.
Recommended Citation
Woolfolk, Frances Ruth, "Improving Accounting Education" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 363.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/363
