Reflection on active methodologies in accounting education

Abstract

This article proposes a reflection on the application of active methodologies in the teaching of accounting, highlighting the importance of pedagogical transformations to prepare students more effectively for the challenges of today's market. The proposal seeks to promote a more dynamic and participatory approach, encouraging interaction and the practical application of accounting knowledge. The general objective is to discuss the application of active methodologies in accounting teaching, with the aim of improving student learning, stimulating critical thinking and promoting training that is more in line with the contemporary demands of the market and the accounting profession, both in face-to-face education and in hybrid and distance learning. The specific objectives are to choose some active methodologies that encourage active student participation; integrate educational technologies to enrich the learning process; relate theory and practice through case studies and practical activities; promote collaborative learning and teamwork. The methodology is a descriptive approach with elements of participant and bibliographic research, focusing on the reflections of the application of active methodologies in Accounting learning. This combination can provide a deeper and more contextualized understanding of the topic in question. It is hoped that this will lead to a proposed pedagogical transformation aimed at raising the quality of accounting teaching, bringing it into line with contemporary demands. By adopting active methodologies, the aim is not just to transfer knowledge, but to train qualified, critical and adaptable professionals, ready to face the constantly evolving challenges of the accounting field. With the consensus of the authors of this article, we can affirm that the practice brought into the classroom is the differential for the marked professional, which is why active methodologies are reflected in accounting teaching, regardless of the mode of study.