| Title | Chapter 6: Influence of teachers and instructional methods in the classroom on Accounting learners’ performance |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2025.BK497.06 |
| Landing page | https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/497 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Martha Matashu, Lilian I Nwosu & Calvin Mahlaule (eds.). Licensee: AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The moral rights of the editors and authors have been asserted. |
| Publisher | AOSIS |
| Published on | 2025-09-15 |
| Long abstract | This study investigates the influence of teachers and instructional methods on students’ academic progress, particularly in Accounting classrooms during the further education and training phase in South Africa. Success in accounting is crucial for future career opportunities, such as becoming a chartered accountant in South Africa. This study focuses on a descriptive survey involving diverse groups of accounting students and teachers. The quantitative phase utilised semi-structured questionnaires to gather insights into the learning conditions and necessary skills needed for succeeding in accounting education. The findings highlight the importance of active learner participation in designing Accounting classroom environments. The study emphasises the significance of effective communication, critical thinking, decision-making skills and technical competence in accounting education. It underscores the need for strategic teaching practices and educational approaches to positively impact students’ academic achievement in accounting. The study recommends designing classrooms that foster active learning and aligning teaching practices with the skills required for success in the field. |
| Print length | 22 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
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Viné Petzer is a lecturer in Accounting for Education at NWU in South Africa. She serves as the Economics and Management Sciences (EMS)subject group leader in the School for Commerce and Social Studies. She obtained her BCom in 1996 and an HED in 1997 from the former PUCHE. In 2007, she earned a BEd (Hons), followed by an MEd in Teaching and Learning in 2010 and a PhD from NWU in 2019. With 19 years of experience in higher education and eight years of teaching experience in the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) phases, she has also served as a mentor and supervisor in her field. Specialising in accounting, her research interests focus on improving teaching and learning strategies to promote cognitive development among learners and prospective teachers. Additionally, she coordinates Accounting Education and has developed study guide materials for Accounting Education modules. Petzer is also a recipient of several teaching excellence awards, including the Institutional Teaching Excellence Award from NWU. She is hardworking and deeply committed to achieving her academic goals.
Veruschka Pelser-Carstens is an associate professor in Commercial Law at the School of Accounting Sciences, part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, NWU, South Africa. She graduated with an LLB degree from the Faculty of Law at the then Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PUCHE) and completed her legal apprenticeship, subsequently being admitted as an attorney. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu. Her expertise lies in the development and use of serious games for educational purposes, particularly in accountancy education. Her research is affiliated with Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-SA), a research entity dedicated to creating an interdisciplinary community of practice to enhance best practices for teaching and learning with technology. She has published numerous articles and papers on accountancy education and serves on various teaching, learning and research committees. Her ongoing involvement in these committees has provided her with numerous research opportunities and collaborations both within South Africa and internationally. Pelser-Carstens has received several teaching excellence awards, including the NWU Teaching Excellence Award, which has bolstered her expertise in teaching, learning and professional development within higher education institutions. She is dedicated to her responsibilities and strives to perform her duties with professionalism.