Abstract
Purpose - This research applies a quasi-experimental research method to investigate the impact of an innovative resource titled "Accounting Exercise" (teaching intervention using physical movement and lyrics) on learning motivation and performance on a group of students enrolled in a first-year undergraduate accounting course in Japan. Design/methodology/approach - Five classes were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (two classes) or a control group (three classes). In the experimental group, 90 students participated in a 15-min "Accounting Exercise" at the commencement of lectures over three consecutive weeks. The remaining 133 students assigned to the control group did not participate in the Accounting Exercise. Findings - The findings indicate that the Accounting Exercise provided stimuli in maintaining students' learning motivation. This finding is important for entry-level students where learning motivation has the potential to influence students' future decisions on major areas of study and career choices. Originality/value - This finding is important for entry-level students where future career options are decided. This effect is also believed to contribute to reducing the declining numbers of students in accounting majors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 414-437 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Meditari Accountancy Research |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Aug 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Accounting education
- Accounting exercise
- Active learning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Accounting