A case study on how non-accounting students present an accounting case in an open distance learning environment: Wawasan Open University perspective
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Wawasan Open University provides an opportunity for people who missed the opportunity to pursue higher education on conventional entry by having open admission and access to all who want to pursue an education. However the open entry system creates a situation whereby students may not have the capability to express and understand technical discourse in the studies. In this study we observe how non-accounting students perform in an open distance learning environment prepares themselves to answer assignment questions in Accounting and Finance. We observed the responses from students of the Accounting and Finance course of the class of 2010 attempting question pertaining to the accounting environment of their workplace. The students are mainly of supervisory level but having no or very little background and knowledge in accounting and finance. This Tutors-Marked Assignments in accounting require them to have skills in comprehending and expressing themselves using accounting and finance terminology. This case study uses the methodology of qualitative research to record and analyse the case. The lesson learned in this study is that instructor who is involved in developing accounting and finance courses for non-accounting students should make sure that workplace related material is included in the course. Internalisation is important in the understanding of course material to these students. The instructor should avoid pure accounting theory material as the non-accounting students may not be able to internalise the material. The students may not be able to connect with material and is disheartened as the material is not comprehensible to them.
A case study on how non-accounting students present an accounting case in an open distance learning environment: Wawasan Open University perspective
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