Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/31349
Title: A strategy for using digital mindsets and knowledge technologies to move past pandemic conditions
Contributor(s): Stewart, Cherry  (author); Khan, Ashfaq Ahmad  (author)orcid 
Publication Date: 2021
Early Online Version: 2021-02-02
Open Access: Yes
DOI: 10.1108/ARJ-09-2020-0313
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/31349
Abstract: 

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss the theoretical concepts of adult constructive development (ACD) in response to a requirement to teach fully online during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, responses have been unique for many university educators, regardless of the roles they have in supporting students during this time. How each person approaches the changing context can be enhanced by an understanding of their mindset as defined by Kegan's theory.

Design/methodology/approach - An accounting academic and educational designer combine their expertise and engage a "digital mindset" to guide the re-design of the management accounting unit incorporating strategies that encourage students to be self-reliant yet learn from a broad diversity of perspectives.

Findings - Unexpected changes within an educational environment may be the catalyse needed to force significant rethinking of pedagogical practice within the online teaching space.

Practical implications - This paper offers practical thinking and design tips for creating interactive learning and teaching programs to develop a positive and supportive approach that challenges and facilitates cognitive growth in student knowledge, skills and learning behaviours.

Social implications - Stimulating student interaction via the creation of interactive and dynamic online curriculum design teachers may communicate more effectively with students as well as sharing their knowledge and skills with each other.

Originality/value - The authors explore Kegan's ACD framework (1982, 1998, 2009) within the context of tertiary teaching and learning design for management accounting. The authors propose online strategies for each of the levels of development in the form of supports and challenges.

Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: Accounting Research Journal, 34(3), p. 345-356
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Place of Publication: United Kingdom
ISSN: 1839-5465
1030-9616
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 440799 Policy and administration not elsewhere classified
390201 Education policy
390102 Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 160102 Higher education
160104 Professional development and adult education
160199 Learner and learning not elsewhere classified
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
Appears in Collections:Journal Article
School of Education
UNE Business School

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