Innovative Practices in Accounting Education During COVID-19
Summary
The outbreak of COVID-19 triggered a rapid shift from campus-based instruction to remote and hybrid models. Accounting education responded with a spectrum of innovative practices, including the integration of virtual classrooms, digital collaboration tools and flexible assessment modes. Educators adopted blended-learning frameworks that combined synchronous and asynchronous delivery, fostering interactive environments through video conferencing, discussion forums and digital simulation. Institutions worldwide invested in professional development for instructors, ensuring both pedagogical and technical readiness. Emphasis on student engagement and real-world application underpinned the design of new curricula, with case-based learning and peer-to-peer activities seamlessly migrated online. The widespread adoption of analytics dashboards enabled real-time monitoring of student performance, while automated feedback and formative self-assessment platforms supported continuous improvement. This agile transformation not only maintained educational continuity but also revealed best practices poised to shape the future of accounting pedagogy on a global scale.
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Technical terms
Blended learning: An instructional approach combining face-to-face and online activities to optimise flexibility and engagement.
Synchronous learning: Real-time instruction in which participants interact simultaneously through video conferencing or live chat.
Asynchronous learning: Self-paced study where learners access materials and complete tasks on their own schedule.
References
- Distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: students’ communication and collaboration and the role of social media. Cogent Arts and Humanities (2021).
- COVID-19 and digitizing accounting education: empirical evidence from GCC. PSU Research Review (2021).
- Examining Learning Experience and Satisfaction of Accounting Students in Higher Education before and amid COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022).
- Students’ preferences for teaching and exam delivery modes in accounting education post-COVID-19 pandemic. Accounting Education (2024).
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