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Open-book examination and its implications on teaching, learning and assessment of accounting courses in NTU
Author
Goh, Chye-Tee
Abstract
Lately, the Singapore education system is heading for reform. This is to ensure that future students are creative and able to think independently. These attributes are essential for achieving the overall objective of a "learning nation with thinking schools" spelled out by the government for the next century.
Among the suggested changes, the open-book method was identified as an alternative to the conventional closed-book examination. Hence, this project was undertaken to:
(a) collate information on the costs and benefits of open-book examination,
(b) evaluate the use of the method for accounting courses in the School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) at NTU,
(c) draw implications of using the method on the education processes, and
(d) make recommendations to improving the education practices in SAB.
Based on the results obtained from literature review and empirical studies, it is found that:
(a) the claims on the pros and cons of open-book examination are not conclusive,
(b) there is no pressing need to use the open-book examination for accounting papers in SAB, and
(c) the need for changes in the School should be extended beyond the method of examination to include teaching and learning strategies, and other aspects of assessment
The project ends with a conclusion that one should avoid introducing short-term measures on an ad hoc basis. To achieve the ultimate aim of a learning nation with thinking schools, a national collaborative effort would be required.
Among the suggested changes, the open-book method was identified as an alternative to the conventional closed-book examination. Hence, this project was undertaken to:
(a) collate information on the costs and benefits of open-book examination,
(b) evaluate the use of the method for accounting courses in the School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) at NTU,
(c) draw implications of using the method on the education processes, and
(d) make recommendations to improving the education practices in SAB.
Based on the results obtained from literature review and empirical studies, it is found that:
(a) the claims on the pros and cons of open-book examination are not conclusive,
(b) there is no pressing need to use the open-book examination for accounting papers in SAB, and
(c) the need for changes in the School should be extended beyond the method of examination to include teaching and learning strategies, and other aspects of assessment
The project ends with a conclusion that one should avoid introducing short-term measures on an ad hoc basis. To achieve the ultimate aim of a learning nation with thinking schools, a national collaborative effort would be required.
Date Issued
1998
Call Number
HF5630 Goh
Date Submitted
1998