Introducing Peer-Assisted Learning in First Year Accounting in Australia

Roderick O'Donnell

No 412, Research Papers from Macquarie University, Department of Economics

Abstract: Australian universities are giving increasing attention to peer-assisted learning (or supplemental instruction) as a means of meeting some of the demanding challenges that have arisen over the last fifteen years. At Macquarie University, Sydney, a two year (2003-04) trial has been conducted of this form of supplemental instruction in selected Accounting courses. This paper discusses the first stage of the trial in terms of its design, outcomes, benefits and costs, and lessons learned. Consistent with earlier studies, it is found that peerassisted learning is best approached as a flexible system capable of adaptation to the specificities of local teaching and learning environments.

Keywords: Peer-assisted learning; supplemental instruction; at-risk students (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A20 A22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 13 pages.
Date: 2004-12
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