Abstract

GARCIA-BENAU, María Antonia  and  ZORIO-GRIMA, Ana. Experience on the Use of a Mix of Teaching Methods in Higher Education of Accounting. Cuad. Contab. [online]. 2012, vol.13, n.33, pp.613-657. ISSN 0123-1472.

This paper discusses the introduction of new teaching methods on a trial basis in a Financial Accounting course. Several types of new techniques have been used in class: conceptual maps, crosswords, puzzles -cooperative learning- and on-line tests, among others. The improvement in student's performance in analyzed by comparing it with results from previous years. The degree of student satisfaction with the new teaching tools employed is studied likewise. This work analyzes whether motivation improves by a greater understanding of the contents, because of a larger number of hours of study throughout the term, or because of the facilitation of a correct approach to the study matter under evaluation. This analysis reveals valuable information for the design of new activities and working methods in university teaching of accounting..

Keywords : Accounting; higher education; educational innovation; concept maps; on-line tests; crosswords; university; XHigher education; university curriculum; achievement tests; motivation.

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