Developing interviewing skills of accounting students on the Web - a case study approach

Margaret Crawford, William Henry and Finbar Dineen

Accounting Education, 2001, vol. 10, issue 2, 207-218

Abstract: Increasing emphasis on the need for accounting graduates to develop personal skills has led to changes in many undergraduate programmes. This paper discusses one project at a Scottish university aimed at developing interviewing skills, using Web technology. Based on the theory of experiential learning, the project involves case study material delivered via a specially-written application which tracks students' questions and provides feedback on their interviewing styles. The interpersonal skills required in interviewing in a workplace context are analysed, and expressed in terms of the attributes of the questions used. The problem of providing feedback without excessive input from tutors is addressed and, finally, a method of evaluating the effectiveness of the learning experience is suggested.

Keywords: Personal Skills Web Technology Computer Assisted Learning Innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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