Enhancing 'education about and for sustainability' in a tourism studies enterprise management course: an action research approach
Author(s)
Jennings, Gayle
Kensbock, Sandie
Kachel, Ulrike
Year published
2010
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Action research informed a curriculum change process as well as the research approach used to enhance "education about and for sustainability" in a tourism studies enterprise management course. The course was substantially changed from previous offerings. Such changes included removal of the end of semester final examination, introduction of a critical, reflexive journal activity, use of critical scorecards, and the inclusion of regular industry guest lecturers, all of which specifically addressed sustainability principles and issues for tourism enterprise management. The change process enhanced student learning ...
View more >Action research informed a curriculum change process as well as the research approach used to enhance "education about and for sustainability" in a tourism studies enterprise management course. The course was substantially changed from previous offerings. Such changes included removal of the end of semester final examination, introduction of a critical, reflexive journal activity, use of critical scorecards, and the inclusion of regular industry guest lecturers, all of which specifically addressed sustainability principles and issues for tourism enterprise management. The change process enhanced student learning regarding sustainability principles with respect to their future professional careers. Students' critical thinking abilities were further developed as a result of the changed learning engagements. Additionally, the changed learning engagements and teaching approach engendered student responsibility for learning outcomes
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View more >Action research informed a curriculum change process as well as the research approach used to enhance "education about and for sustainability" in a tourism studies enterprise management course. The course was substantially changed from previous offerings. Such changes included removal of the end of semester final examination, introduction of a critical, reflexive journal activity, use of critical scorecards, and the inclusion of regular industry guest lecturers, all of which specifically addressed sustainability principles and issues for tourism enterprise management. The change process enhanced student learning regarding sustainability principles with respect to their future professional careers. Students' critical thinking abilities were further developed as a result of the changed learning engagements. Additionally, the changed learning engagements and teaching approach engendered student responsibility for learning outcomes
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Journal Title
Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
Volume
10
Issue
2
Subject
Economics, Business and Management Curriculum and Pedagogy
Tourism Management
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Specialist Studies in Education
Tourism