Intentionality in Learning and Teaching Accounting Ethics-Intentionality in Learning and Teaching Accounting Ethics

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This webinar is focused on the intentional integration of ethical practices in accounting education, various strategies and insights were discussed to enrich this area of learning. Steve, the moderator, introduced the session by explaining the importance of infusing ethics into the curriculum, particularly in accounting, where ethical challenges are prevalent.<br /><br />Mary Gentile presented the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) approach, which she developed to address practical ethical decision-making. This method encourages students to script and action-plan responses to ethical dilemmas rather than merely debating them, mixing case-based learning with psychological and neuroscientific insights to prepare students for real-world scenarios.<br /><br />Pat Kelly emphasized the need for developing ethical leaders within the accounting profession, highlighting various leadership models such as servant leadership and transformational leadership. He underlined the integration of these theories into the curriculum to motivate students actively and provide them with tools to navigate ethical dilemmas throughout their careers.<br /><br />Joan Lee shared practical teaching methods for enhancing both intellectual and affective engagement among students. She advocated for active learning environments where students can debate, reflect, and socially engage, ensuring that ethical discussions are relevant, participatory, and connected to real-world contexts. Lee's unique approach includes speed debates, which require students to succinctly present their arguments, mimicking the brevity and clarity needed in professional settings.<br /><br />The webinar concluded with a robust discussion among attendees on the challenges of incorporating political contexts into ethics education, emphasizing the need for sensitivity and a focus on shared values to foster constructive dialogue.

Keywords

ethical practices

accounting education

Giving Voice to Values

ethical decision-making

leadership models

servant leadership

transformational leadership

active learning

real-world scenarios

political contexts