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The impact of learner engagement on performance outcomes: a longitudinal study in accounting education
Author(s) -
Castro Vincent Bicudo,
Sridharan Bhavani,
Watty Kim,
Safari Maryam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
accounting and finance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.645
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1467-629X
pISSN - 0810-5391
DOI - 10.1111/acfi.12640
Subject(s) - student engagement , conversation , psychology , hoarding (animal behavior) , analytics , medical education , knowledge management , pedagogy , computer science , data science , medicine , communication , feeding behavior
This study explores the efficacy of vodcasting, as one of the advanced means of lecture recording, and discussion forums using retrospective engagement analytics data and performance outcome data on 1,172 unique students. The results provide partial support for the research hypotheses, particularly for international students, with learner engagement as a strong predictor of enhanced performance outcomes. However, no support was found for domestic students, with no significant impact of engagement on performance outcomes. That is, learner engagement may be more beneficial for international students than for domestic students. The findings support the implementation of discussion forums for enabling meaningful conversation, knowledge acquisition and peer engagement. This could pave the way for a knowledge‐sharing culture as opposed to a knowledge‐hoarding culture. Overall, the findings offer insights for higher education providers who have large international student enrolments and are interested in diversity management strategies and enhanced student engagement using disruptive technology.