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- Title
The Knowledge of Model Professors in Teaching Accounting.
- Authors
Miranda, Gilberto José; de Castro Casa Nova, Silvia Pereira; Cornacchione Júnior, Edgard Bruno
- Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the knowledge prevalent in teachers perceived as model professors by students in an accounting public Brazilian university. The study is justified by the recent significant changes in accounting in Brazil. To achieve qualitative study was structured in which the following research strategies and data collection techniques were used: (i) bibliographical concerning relevant literature on the subject; (ii) documentary research examining teacher evaluations made by the questionnaires completed by students in their last year; (iv) focus groups with a number of the students who responded and (v) semi-structured interviews with professors characterized by students as model professors. Supported by discussions the knowledge, expertise, and skills needed for teaching (Shulman, 1986; Garcia, 1992; Freire, 2000; Pimenta, 1998; Pimenta 2002; Gauthier, Martineau, Desbiens, Malo, & Simard, 1998; Tardif, 2003; Cunha, 2004; Masetto, 1998; Braslavsky, 1999; Zabalza, 2006) and those required for teaching accounting (Antonelli, Colauto, & Cunha, 2012; Miranda, 2011; Catapan, 2011; Vasconcelos, 2010; Slomsky, 2009; Araujo & Santana, 2008; Celerino & Pereira, 2008; Andere & Araújo, 2008; as research on exemplary teachers (Young & Shaw, 1999; Lowman, 2007), the following results were obtained: the subjects the most significant learning experiences during the program were those perceived as the basis of the program (Basic, Advanced Accounting) and that had the greatest practical application. The main criteria for selecting model teachers teaching methodology, attitudes, and personal qualities. Furthermore, it was observed that the three types of teaching supported these choices were, in order of importance, didactic knowledge, mastery of content, and experiential knowledge. demonstrate the need for systematic teacher preparation for teaching; the need for continuing education, especially knowledge on the content being taught; and the importance of the teachers' being connected with market practices.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; ACCOUNTING teachers; ACCOUNTING education; PUBLIC universities &; colleges; ACCOUNTING students; ACCOUNTING; EXPERTISE; UNIVERSITIES &; colleges
- Publication
Revista Contabilidade & Finanças - USP, 2012, Vol 23, Issue 59, p142
- ISSN
1519-7077
- Publication type
Article