Enhancing the AIS curriculum Integration of a research-led, problem-based learning task》.pdfVIP

J. of Acc. Ed. 32 (2014) 185–199 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect J. of Acc. Ed. journal homepage: /locate/jaccedu Teaching and educational notes Enhancing the AIS curriculum: Integration of a research-led, problem-based learning task Carla L. Wilkin ⇑ Department of Accounting, Monash University, Caulfield East, Victoria, Australia a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Article history: Issues relating to student learning outcomes, retention and Available online 20 April 2014 engagement, together with pressure to reinvigorate and differenti- ate higher education programs through integrating research-based Keywords: material into the curriculum, are repeatedly in the spotlight. This Constructivist learning paper reports on successful results from a case study of a stu- Research-led teaching (RLT) dent-centered, research-led, problem-based learning task that Problem-based learning (PBL) Scaffolding was incorporated into the curriculum of an Accounting Informa- Student-centered tion Systems subject. Through engaging students with the learning AIS curriculum experience, the curriculum changes addressed identified needs for improved communication, reflective appraisal as well as analytical and critical thinking skills in higher education graduates. The paper