Reflection Papers in Accounting Classes: Really?

• In Event: Session A: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum I

Abstract

The writing of reflection papers has been used in various schools and in several different types of courses for many years. It was identified in the early 1930's as an effective learning tool for school teachers and has been used in the field of medicine and other areas. However, it is not something that is commonly used in the field of accounting. Newer faculty may not be well-acquainted with reflective writing. Others usually do not see the usefulness of it in accounting classes. The purpose of this paper is to describe the reasons for reflective writing and the benefits experienced by both myself and my students. The paper provides the learning theory associated with reflection writing; explains why it is useful; explains what they are and provides grading rubrics for them.

Author

• Dr. Aundrea Kay Guess, Samford University