Developing an Evaluation Tool to Provide a 360-Degree Reflection on Work-Integrated Learning in Accounting Education
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| Title: | Developing an Evaluation Tool to Provide a 360-Degree Reflection on Work-Integrated Learning in Accounting Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lewis, Gemma K. (ORCID |
| Source: | Accounting Education. 2021 30(6):601-620. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Work Experience Programs, Accounting, Business Administration Education, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Study, Action Research |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09639284.2021.1963994 |
| ISSN: | 0963-9284 |
| Abstract: | In the higher education environment, work-integrated learning (WIL) is widely considered a key component of developing work-ready and professional graduates. Quality evaluation systems are needed to ensure continual improvement and development of WIL programs focusing on all stakeholder perspectives, not just the students or the sponsoring organisations. This paper describes the process a team of business academics and educational developers at an Australian university adopted to design a 360-degree approach to WIL evaluation, using action research methodology. The team developed an evaluation tool, comprising an online survey and associated web-enabled platform. The tool was trialled in a final year accounting unit, which had recently introduced a placement-based WIL project. Peer reflections from WIL educators across our institution in addition to internal testing, complemented our findings regarding what further changes were required to make this innovative tool applicable to different WIL contexts and disciplines. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1323129 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | In the higher education environment, work-integrated learning (WIL) is widely considered a key component of developing work-ready and professional graduates. Quality evaluation systems are needed to ensure continual improvement and development of WIL programs focusing on all stakeholder perspectives, not just the students or the sponsoring organisations. This paper describes the process a team of business academics and educational developers at an Australian university adopted to design a 360-degree approach to WIL evaluation, using action research methodology. The team developed an evaluation tool, comprising an online survey and associated web-enabled platform. The tool was trialled in a final year accounting unit, which had recently introduced a placement-based WIL project. Peer reflections from WIL educators across our institution in addition to internal testing, complemented our findings regarding what further changes were required to make this innovative tool applicable to different WIL contexts and disciplines. |
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| ISSN: | 0963-9284 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09639284.2021.1963994 |
