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'Lights, Camera, Action!' Video Technology and Students' Perceptions of Oral Communication in Accounting Education
- Source :
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Accounting Education . 2014 23(2):135-154. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This paper examines the influence of an authentic assessment item on three dimensions of oral communication in accounting education: skills, self-efficacy, and relevance. An explanatory mixed methods design is used to explore students' perceptions of their development. The results indicate that an elevator pitch assessment has a positive impact on all three dimensions. In particular, the employed video technology fosters greater self-awareness and a more accurate perception of skill levels, and enhances students' self-efficacy. The contextualised learning experience also enables students to better appreciate the relevance of oral communication to their future careers. The paper extends the literature on video technology, self-efficacy, and generic skills development in accounting education, and provides relevant stakeholders with evidence of an authentic activity that can assist with bridging the skills-expectation gap.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0963-9284
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Accounting Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1108041
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09639284.2013.847326