SECNDED 441 Methods of Teaching Accounting
Spring 2002-2003

Dr. Harriet D. Rogers

Office: 4043 Winther Hall
Telehpone No.: (262) 472-5437 Office
E-mail: rogersh@mail.uww.edu

Office Hours: Usually at least 1 hour before class
Monday 1:00—3:00 p.m. and Wednesday 12:00--3:00 p.m.
Other hours by appointment

Textbook Rental

Accounting: Learning and Instruction by Gilbertson (2nd Edition)
Century 21 Accounting by Ross, et.al South-Western Publishing Company

Text Distributed in Class

Glencoe Accounting-Concepts/Procedures/Application by Guerrieri, et.al.

Simulation

FITNESS JUNCTION by South-Western Publishing Company

Objectives

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

1. List the objectives of accounting instruction and relate the learning process to the
   teaching of accounting.
2. Compare and analyze accounting textbooks.
3. Pprepare an accounting/recordkeeping bulletin board.
4. Write detailed lesson plans.
5. Present detailed lesson plans using the overhead projector.
6. Explain the content of a high school accounting course and explain the use of
   microcomputers in teaching accounting.
7. Complete an accounting simulation project.
8. Compare and analyze various accounting methods and materials to facilitate
   learning.
9. Compare and analyze various evaluation, measurement, and grading
   procedures.
10. Interview a high school accounting/recordkeeping teacher and write a report
    on teaching methods and materials used by that teacher.

The student should become familiar with:

A) Resources in the field of accounting\recordkeeping.
B) Procedures for dealing with varying abilities of students including cultural diversified students in the classroom.
C) Computer assisted instruction and automated accounting.

Assignments:

Evaluation

Presentation 25%
Exams 25%
Lesson plans 20%
Simulation 10%
Resource file/Portfolio 10%
Bulletin Board 5%
Teacher Interview 5%

Attendance

Attendance is required. Extra credit will be awarded for perfect attendance. Absences following the second absence will affect the student's final grade.

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development & Licensure

STANDARD #1: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

STANDARD #2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

STANDARD #3: The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

STANDARD #4: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

STANDARD #5: The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation.

STANDARD #6: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

STANDARD #7: The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

STANDARD #8: The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

STANDARD #9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

STANDARD #10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES REGARDING
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rights and Responsibilities

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory learning environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize themselves with university policies regarding Special Accommodations, Misconduct, Religious Beliefs Accommodation, Discrimination and Absence for University sponsored Events. (For details, please refer to the Undergraduate and Graduate Timetables; the “Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin; the Academic Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Bulletin; and the “Student Academic Desciplinary Procedures” (UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures” (UWS Chapter 17).

Academic Misconduct

The University believes that academic honesty and integrity are fundamental to the mission of higher education and of the University of Wisconsin System. The University has a responsibility to promote academic honesty and integrity to develop procedures to deal effectively with instances of academic dishonesty. Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic endeavors. Students who violate these standards are subject to disciplinary action. UWS Chapter 14 identifies procedures to be followed when a student is accused of academic misconduct. For additional information, please refer to the section in the Student Handbook titled, “Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures.”

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