EFFECTIVENESS AND APPLICATION OF JIGSAW STRATEGY IN TEACHING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR ENHANCED STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Keywords:
Academic Achievement, Financial Accounting, Jigsaw Strategy, Retention, Social Cognitive TheoryAbstract
Reports in the literature suggest that the conventional methods may not be suitable for 21st-century instruction, and there is a need for innovative, learner-centered and emerging strategies for teaching Financial Accounting concepts and principles. Therefore, this article focuses on the effectiveness and application of the jigsaw strategy in teaching financial accounting and enhancing students’ academic achievement and retention by revealing the procedure for adopting the strategy in teaching business education in colleges of education. This article employed a systematic review approach focusing on theoretical, conceptual and empirical reviews to identify the efficacy and practical application of the jigsaw strategy in enhancing students’ achievement and retention in financial accounting. It was discovered and concluded that the jigsaw technique is a cooperative learning method that greatly enhances student academic achievement and retention by promoting more profound comprehension, collaborative abilities, and individual accountability in the learning process. It was recommended amongst others that Business educators at secondary and tertiary levels should employ the use of the Jigsaw strategy especially for teaching Financial Accounting to continue enhancing students’ academic performance.References
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