KESAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PENGALAMAN TERHADAP PEMBANGUNAN KOMPETENSI: PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN PERAKAUNAN

Abstract

The failure of graduates to perform at expected competency level has moved the attention towards higher learning institutions. Innovation in teaching and learning has to be given a due attention so that competency development becomes the main agenda. This quasi–experimental study was conducted to test the effectiveness of a Kolb–based experiential learning strategy towards students’ competency development. A total number of 145 students were involved in this study of which 73 students were in the experimental group (Kolb Learning Cycle–KLC) and the other 72 in the control group using the traditional learning strategy. The competency measured was based on students’ achievement on the cognitive and behavioural skills. The instruments used in the study consisted of a test and a questionnaire. The data was analysed using the inferential test ANOVA Repeated Measures, one–way and two–way ANOVAs. The results showed that the treatment group obtained higher scores in the post test. The study showed that the KLC treatment was beneficial to the students’ competency development. The results of the study has implications on the learning objectives and teaching methods of accounting courses in IPT.