EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION: THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Recent developments in higher education have imposed increasing demands for pedagogical reform in accounting programmes, requiring adjustments from both teachers and learners. Experiential learning has been recognised as a pedagogical approach that can enhance student engagement and professional readiness by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving competencies, and the ability to navigate complex, real-world accounting scenarios. This study introduces a set of instructional materials designed to assist accounting lecturers in embedding critical thinking and problem-solving activities into the curriculum through the application of experiential learning strategies.