Accounting students' perceptions of effective teaching methods and instructor characteristics: some Malaysian evidence

Abdul Hamid, Fatima and Nik Ahmad, Nik Nazli and Megat Mohd Nor, Putri Nursuad and Mohd. Nor, Anita (2007) Accounting students' perceptions of effective teaching methods and instructor characteristics: some Malaysian evidence. Malaysian Accounting Review, 6 (1). pp. 101-128. ISSN 2600-7975 E-ISSN 2550-1895

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Abstract

This paper examines accounting students’ perceptions of effective teaching methods and instructor characteristics. The study also explores whetherdifferences in students’ perceptions exist across gender, ethnic origin and prior academic performance. The sample comprises accounting students in two Malaysian universities. The results suggest that students perceive a student-centred approach to teaching as being most effective. The instructor characteristic most valued by students is the instructor’s knowledge. The findings also suggest some differences in perceptions across gender, ethnic origin and prior academic performance. The study has several implications. First, it contributes to the literature on accounting students’ perceptions of effective teaching methods and instructor characteristics. Second, the study provides insights into ways to make the teaching of accounting more effective. Finally, it is hoped that the study will be able to assist in the formulation of guidelines for the effective teaching of accounting.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2424/42154
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Accounting, education, teaching methods, instructor characteristics, Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Accounting
Depositing User:	Putri Nor Suad Megat Mohamed Nor
Date Deposited:	29 Aug 2019 09:50
Last Modified:	29 Aug 2019 09:50
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/42154

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