Learning communities - creating positive outcomes for students in large accounting classes through mentoring
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Paper/Presentation Title | Learning communities - creating positive outcomes for students in large accounting classes through mentoring |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Kavanagh, Marie |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the International Meeting of the American Accounting Association (AAA 2005) |
ERA Conference ID | 60017 |
Year | 2005 |
Place of Publication | Sarasota, FL. United States |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www2.aaahq.org/AM2005/menu.htm |
Conference/Event | Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association (AAA 2005) |
American Accounting Association (AAA) Conference | |
Event Details | Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association (AAA 2005) Event Date 07 to end of 10 Aug 2005 Event Location San Francisco, United States |
Event Details | American Accounting Association (AAA) Conference AAA |
Abstract | Teaching staff in large classes are faced with students from different social/cultural backgrounds, and varying levels of education who bring with them different needs and academic potential. The trick is to create a suitable learning environment. This session will illustrate how a multi level approach has been used to create and maintain a networked community of learners who support one another through peer learning/mentoring in a large undergraduate accounting class. Traditional methods were adapted, supported by the use of technology and virtual teaming to provide more effective communication and greater learning support. The learning experience is enhanced using peer mentors who facilitate and support interactive case studies and create a student-centered social learning environment facilitated by an online website 'Peer Place'. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection are being employed to assess responses of students, mentors and staff to the new learning environment. Results suggest that peer mentors help to develop in younger students a strong sense of belonging to the learning community, a greater commitment to their studies which is positively reflected in student results. Attendees will learn about how the program operates and how it is evaluated, be able to view copies of the resources involved and gain an insight into the support required in terms of staff and technology to maintain the program. |
Keywords | learning strategies; peer learning; peer mentoring; accounting class |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520102. Educational psychology |
390303. Higher education | |
390103. Economics, business and management curriculum and pedagogy | |
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Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z61v/learning-communities-creating-positive-outcomes-for-students-in-large-accounting-classes-through-mentoring
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