Title: ACCOUNTING STUDENTS' PERCEPTION AND EXPERIENCE ON BLENDED LEARNING

Authors:
Odo, Samuel N.

Abstract: Abstract This study examines the students' perception and experience on blended learning within the accounting discipline in Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. The study adopted survey design using questionnaire to elicit relevant information from the target audience. The population for the study comprised of all the 253 part time accounting students of Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, Nigeria and the researcher sampled all the 48 of the students that have completed the financial accounting courses in 2017 via blended learning. Using students who were enrolled in financial accounting courses via blended learning over a two year period, the results of this study show that the students faced difficulty in grasping a deep understanding on the knowledge, both theoretical and technical knowledge. Despite enrolling themselves in a blended learning program, they still perceived and preferred the conventional learning. The results of this study provide indication that for accounting students to perform well, there is the need for them to be independent when using blended learning. The findings in the study provide some understanding on the implementation of blended learning within the accounting discipline in the education institution. Keywords: Accounting, blended learning, students performance, perception, experience.

Publication Date: 2016-12-14