Teaching Australian tax law in a transnational context

Teaching in the large Australian business school referred to in this paper is multi-national and international. As a professional and academic, the second author coordinated and taught in units in which large cohorts of approximately 1000 students per semester learned about taxation through open, di...

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Main Authors: Bolt, Susan, Mortimer, Colleen
Other Authors: Anne Gaskell
Format: Conference Paper
Published: The Von Hugel Institute, St Edmund's College 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44492
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description Teaching in the large Australian business school referred to in this paper is multi-national and international. As a professional and academic, the second author coordinated and taught in units in which large cohorts of approximately 1000 students per semester learned about taxation through open, distance and e-learning. Initially, concern for students who experienced isolation as a result of studying in non-face-to-face environments motivated this teacher to adapt and use technologies to create a sense of community. The teacher was further concerned about students' lack of understanding about Australian tax law and indeed its relevance to them beyond the unit, and students' unfamiliarity with the English language and the Australian style of instruction. Consequently, the teacher developed a series of videos and utilised discussion forums via a learning management system to support student learning locally and internationally. The case study presented in this paper was developed from research into teaching practices and is underpinned by a review of relevant literature. Findings indicate tailored video presentations in conjunction with the sense of community and rapid feedback generated through online discussion forums support multiple learning styles.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-444922023-02-02T07:57:34Z Teaching Australian tax law in a transnational context Bolt, Susan Mortimer, Colleen Anne Gaskell Roger Mills Alan Tait Teaching in the large Australian business school referred to in this paper is multi-national and international. As a professional and academic, the second author coordinated and taught in units in which large cohorts of approximately 1000 students per semester learned about taxation through open, distance and e-learning. Initially, concern for students who experienced isolation as a result of studying in non-face-to-face environments motivated this teacher to adapt and use technologies to create a sense of community. The teacher was further concerned about students' lack of understanding about Australian tax law and indeed its relevance to them beyond the unit, and students' unfamiliarity with the English language and the Australian style of instruction. Consequently, the teacher developed a series of videos and utilised discussion forums via a learning management system to support student learning locally and internationally. The case study presented in this paper was developed from research into teaching practices and is underpinned by a review of relevant literature. Findings indicate tailored video presentations in conjunction with the sense of community and rapid feedback generated through online discussion forums support multiple learning styles. 2011 Conference Paper http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44492 The Von Hugel Institute, St Edmund's College restricted
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title_full_unstemmed Teaching Australian tax law in a transnational context
title_short Teaching Australian tax law in a transnational context
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url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44492