Service-learning: an innovative approach to teaching accounting: a teaching note |
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| Authors: | Melanie McCoskey D Lee Warren |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Tennessee , Chattanooga, USA Melanie-Mccoskey@utc.edu;3. Belmont University , USA |
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| Abstract: | Service-learning allows students to enhance their learning through real-world applications of accounting concepts. This Teaching Note describes the service-learning process and the benefits to students, faculty, the university, the community, and the accounting profession. Quotations from students' reflective journals are used as illustrations regarding how students develop communication, leadership, strategic, and critical thinking skills. Practical issues for implementing and supervising service-learning projects are also given. |
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| Keywords: | service-learning critical thinking skills leadership skills reflective journal |
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