Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

3-2019

Abstract

Due to the constantlychanging work environment, there is a need for universities to produce studentswho can adapt in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) work environment.A university in Singapore introduced its UNIS-X experiential learning pedagogyto prepare her students with future work skills to cope with a VUCA work environment.The UNIS-X approach encompasses four principles (project-based learning;interdisciplinarity; close collaboration between faculty and external partners;and active mentoring) in a single course. The aim of this study is to examinethe effectiveness of the UNIS-X experiential learning pedagogy. Although theUNIS-X group has a higher improvement of problem-solving skills compared to thenon-UNIS-X group, the difference was not significant. However, the findingsfrom focus group discussions indicate that students shared positive feedback onthe effectiveness of the UNIS-X pedagogy in developing their cognitive,interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies. Students were positive abouttheir UNIS-X experiential learning journey.

Keywords

experiential learning, VUCA work environment, real world problems, problem-solving skills

Discipline

Accounting | Educational Methods | Higher Education

Research Areas

Accounting Information System

Publication

International Journal of Management Education

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

62

Last Page

76

ISSN

1472-8117

Identifier

10.1016/j.ijme.2018.12.001

Publisher

Elsevier

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2018.12.001

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