http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:35:40 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 20:35:40 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86402 Bibliography that contains links to thousands of JSTOR full text Accounting Review articles from 1926-2000. Note that there are two links for each article. The Non USF user links work for anyone with access to the JSTOR database. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=222336 This PDF document is an excellent (and relatively brief) paper that describes how to help students develop those all important critical thinking skills.  It breaks thinkers into four separate skill patterns from weak to strong critical thinking skills.  It also provides techniques to help move students from one level to the next. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=222175 This basic literature review and analysis provides evidence that a more varied approach to teaching accounting, based on the Theory of Situational Leadership as applied to instruction, might result in higher success levels in Principles of Accounting 211 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=230931 The quality Matters Rubric was developed by Maryland Online using a FIPSE grant.  It is a 17 page rubric that is research-based and is used by faculty to judge the quality of online courses. It is very well done and is rigorous. To see the rubric go to "Demo the Rubric". http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=222324 From the paper itself,"This paper looks at the teaching strategies adopting in teaching accounting to students. The main objective of teaching accounting is not only to develop the intellectual skills of students but also to provide them with opportunities to work individually, in pairs, small and large groups. Students in addition to intellectual skills also need to equip themselves with professional skills like writing, speaking out, presenting, computer and information literacy, decision making and teamwork. In order to achieve this, new concepts, strategies and methodologies have to be introduced in the teaching of accounting. In the old paradigm teachers were considered as the sole source of information and students approached them for every possible solution for problems encountered. " http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=223537 From the editor’s note:This article is a distillation of principles and best practices to ensure effective online learning. It recognizes the changing roles and responsibilities of administrators, teachers and learners and provides simple taxonomies to guide the change process http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=288635 A new Web site from the FASB that is intended to serve as a one-stop source that will ultimately include all pronouncements that affect the practice pf accounting. It is intended to replace the thousands of pages that now exist. Requires AICPA username and password to access for limited use. Full access to codification requires a fee be paid. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=276887 The Core Competency Framework focuses on skills and is not structured around traditional subject/content areas or accounting services. A skills-based curriculum is advocated, because the body of knowledge and the accounting profession are changing so rapidly. Although knowledge requirements will change with time, the core set of competencies identified by the Framework will have long-term value and will support a variety of career opportunities for the future CPA. In addition, by basing entry-level competency requirements on professional models, the Framework supports the concept of learning as a continuum that begins in an academic setting and continues with life-long professional education and experience. Further, by basing curriculum guidance on professional expectations, the Framework aims to ease transition from student to professional. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=295487 This position paper was written to address life-long learning in the accounting profession. The AECC believes that accounting education must change from its predominant focus on the acquisition of knowledge to a new emphasis on learning to learn. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=717897 This is the Professional Accounting Certificate Proposal created by Dr.'s Tim Kizirian, Wallace Leese, Valerie Milliron.