Using classroom layout to help reduce students' apprehension and increase communication
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Article Title | Using classroom layout to help reduce students' apprehension and increase communication |
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ERA Journal ID | 19328 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Rae, Kirsten (Author) and Sands, John (Author) |
Journal Title | Accounting Education: An International Journal |
Journal Citation | 22 (5), pp. 489-491 |
Number of Pages | 3 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0963-9284 |
1468-4489 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09639284.2013.835534 |
Abstract | When teaching introductory management accounting courses at undergraduate level, we have noticed that some students experience difficulty in integrating theoretical and technical knowledge of management accounting and applying it to specific scenarios. We decided to change the nature and design of the tutorials to provide greater support for students to discuss the concepts on an individual basis. In order to do so, we needed to overcome the communication apprehension we had observed. In summary, the changes to classroom layout for the tutorials appear to have reduced apprehension and increased participation, as students felt more comfortable talking about the course content, which ultimately enhanced their knowledge of management accounting and their performance in the course. |
Keywords | tutorials; classroom layout; accounting education |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390103. Economics, business and management curriculum and pedagogy | |
Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2x40/using-classroom-layout-to-help-reduce-students-apprehension-and-increase-communication
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