Enhancing Student Employability Skills Through Virtual Field Trips in the Hospitality Industry
Enhancing Student Employability Skills Through Virtual Field Trips in the Hospitality Industry

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Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 9781760517366

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Hospitality fieldwork offers student-centred experiential learning and an opportunity to establish authentic connections between theory and practice. Ongoing reductions in the funding of universities and increasing student numbers have led to technology-enhanced solutions to provide practice-based learning experiences in hospitality management education. Virtual field trips (VFTs) are an alternative and flexible means for students to connect their classroom learning with authentic activities and assessment via structured experiences in participating hospitality businesses. In 2013, Griffith University provided seed funding to develop and trial VFTs of two hotels in Queensland. The VFTs were implemented in a core course within the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management. The course content and assessment were integrated and constructively aligned with the VFTs (Biggs, 2003) and evaluated for effectiveness using mixed methodologies. Students found the VFTs to be highly effective in reinforcing the course content and adding to their learning experience. They also found the VFTs to be relevant and useful in informing their assessment tasks. [Executive summary, ed]

The Road to Hospitality
The Road to Hospitality

Author: Vivienne O'Shannessy

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9781442525344

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THE ROAD TO HOSPITALITY, 3e takes us to the exciting and dynamic world of hospitality, which continues to be a growth industry in Australia. A career in hospitality is a popular choice for students, so it is important that professional training continues to grow and adapt to the industry's requirements. The text uses real-world industry examples to strengthen the applicability of the theory. It follows a logical and clear structure that aids learning and builds on the student's knowledge and skills. Attention is given to cross-cultural material and career opportunities, ensuring relevance to today's industry issues. New To This Edition : The ROAD TO TOURISM MEDIA ENHANCED EDITION contains an interactive DVD that delivers a mixture of film clips, images, virtual tours (or slide shows) and interactive assessments to support the delivery of competencies in the text. Each chapter on the DVD contains resources for teachers and students to use. When used in conjunction with the text, the DVD will prove to be an invaluable tool as it assists students to consolidate learning. By combining the text and DVD you will also be able to enhance the learning of visual learners and students from non English speaking backgrounds who may have difficulty learning with a text book alone. Teachers can use the DVD in the classroom to vary delivery and students can use it either in the classroom or at home to reinforce learning.

The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Student′s Guide to Study and Employability
The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Student′s Guide to Study and Employability

Author: Sally Everett

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-11-11

Total Pages: 870

ISBN-13: 1529738628

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This essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace. Highly practical and accessible, chapters include: Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you’ll be working in Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers Student insights to show you different perspectives experienced by your peers Written by experts in the field, this friendly guide will provide you with everything you need to succeed and support you along every step of the way through your studies and into industry!

Technology-Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University
Technology-Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University

Author: Michael David Sankey

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-10-22

Total Pages: 671

ISBN-13: 9819941709

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Since the first works on Higher Education Administration in the 1970s no comprehensive work in terms of purpose and scope of Higher Education has been published. There have been important changes in people’s aspirations vis-à-vis higher education globally. In parallel, the higher education systems, worldwide, have been undergoing constant transformation in response to these aspirations. From governments, employers and prospective students and their parents, the stakeholders in higher education system are now extremely varied paying close attention to the various aspects of higher education - from infrastructure, on-campus safety and security to administration, faculty and curricula. The present series attempts to take into account the issues of importance to all the stakeholders. Hence the series not only pays attention to the purpose and outcomes of higher education but also the economics surrounding higher education vis a vis marketization. The nitty gritty of running and maintaining a university infrastructure, impact of globalization and internationalization on delivery and demand of higher education, the commoditization of research, and changing paradigms of teaching and learning fall within the purview of the series. The increasing competition from other entities to provide degrees, certificates or other forms of credentials makes it important to have a work that brings all of the elements together to see how they actually interact and inter-relate from a systems perspective. The present series attempts to comprehensively attend to these issues and provide a complete reference resource to all those involved and interested in setting up of a Higher Education institution and its administration.

Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education: A Guide to Effective Online Teaching
Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education: A Guide to Effective Online Teaching

Author: Vakul Bansal

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

Published: 2021-12-03

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1681089297

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The recent COVID-19 pandemic has prompted educators to utilize online learning resources in order to comply with public health and social distancing mandates. The transition to virtual classrooms has created several opportunities and challenges for all stakeholders involved in the educational ecosystem. The ability of the classroom instructor to impart learning to students requires considerable adjustments from both students and teachers, which can be a new experience for educational professionals. Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education serves as a handy guide for instructors to effective online teaching with a focus on higher education. The book presents reviews on different aspects of online teaching, distilling key findings in an easy to understand manner for the reader. It provides educators with knowledge which familiarizes them with online teaching models and concepts (such as micro-learning, synchronous and asynchronous learning, online pedagogy, dynamic learning experience and more). Chapters are contributed by experts in online learning and cover the topic from different angles, giving the reader a broad perspective on virtual classrooms. Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education is an essential read for administrators and educators involved in higher education settings, and general readers who are interested in widening their view of the online teaching model.

Hospitality Management Education
Hospitality Management Education

Author: Kaye Sung Chon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-03

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1136379355

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Help students succeed now and in the future in any aspect of the hospitality field!Hospitality Management Education focuses on the academic aspect of hospitality--the mechanisms of hospitality education programs, their missions, their constituents, and the outcomes of their efforts. This book examines why people study hospitality management, the vast opportunities the field offers, and ways to best prepare students for a career in the industry or in academia. Within Hospitality Management Education, you'll find exhibits, figures, tables, and insight into innovative practice methods that will strengthen your skills as an educator and contributor to the growing success of this discipline.Containing research and first-hand accounts, Hospitality Management Education offers you insight into qualities and strategies that make educators or employees effective and successful in the industry. You'll find useful information to help you better prepare students and enhance your teaching skills, such as: understanding the history and advances of hospitality management education during the past 75 years stressing the difference between the hospitality industry and other industries to help prospective hospitality students understand the unique rigors of hospitality examining degree programs in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States to identify common global teaching trends, differences, and program outcomes enhancing student learning and education programs by linking academic hospitality programs to industry through internships, involvement with industry associations, and advisory councils assuring quality in academic programs through accreditation, certification, outside peer reviews, outside reviews by the industry, and administrative reviews of the faculty preparing for a professional academic career through strategic career planning, networking, and targeting hospitality programs Hospitality Management Education discusses educational trends as a whole over the past decade to give you insight into future directions of hospitality such as increased specialization, growing numbers of faculty, more funding, and increased academic focus on research and scholarship. In this valuable volume, you'll find methods and suggestions that will make you a more knowledgeable and effective educator!

Employability and Skills Handbook for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Students
Employability and Skills Handbook for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Students

Author: Miriam Firth

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781138493971

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This handbook provides students with an essential understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to work in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events industries. It offers reflective, reflexive and critical analysis on personal, academic and professional development. Not only looking at how to develop the skills, attributes and prospects for employment in these competitive industries, this handbook also focuses on what the employers in Tourism, Hospitality and Events sectors require of graduate employees. Highly illustrated, the chapters contain think points and activities, and case studies are integrated throughout offering first hand advice from both employer and graduate perspectives. The first book to focus on skills and employability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events, this is a must read for all students studying these fields.

Dimensions of Regenerative Practices in Tourism and Hospitality
Dimensions of Regenerative Practices in Tourism and Hospitality

Author: Tyagi, Pankaj Kumar

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-06-24

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13:

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The tourism industry faces a pressing challenge - balancing economic growth with environmental preservation and social responsibility. Traditional tourism models often lead to environmental degradation, cultural homogenization, and economic disparities. Local communities are marginalized, and natural resources are depleted, threatening the industry's long-term sustainability. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the industry's vulnerability to external shocks, emphasizing the need for resilient and sustainable practices. Dimensions of Regenerative Practices in Tourism and Hospitality offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges. The book provides practical guidelines for businesses and practitioners to adopt regenerative practices effectively by showcasing innovative and sustainable initiatives. It explores the role of local communities in shaping and benefiting from sustainable tourism, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders. Additionally, the book evaluates the environmental impact of different approaches within the industry and promotes ethical behavior, encouraging fair treatment of employees, communities, and cultural heritage.

Employer Perceptions
Employer Perceptions

Author: Amy Parker Kleeman

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13:

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Graduate employability skills have become one of the most important topics on the higher education agenda in the first decade of the 21st century. In the United States, and throughout the world, global competition, growth of a knowledge-based economy, technological advances, and the multigenerational workforce have combined to substantially alter the contemporary workplace (Gedye & Chalkey, 2006). Whether by choice or circumstance, the expectation of a secure lifelong position with one employer and the opportunity for linear career progression are no longer typical nor practical in the contemporary workplace (Harvey, Locke, & Morey, 2002). Employability skills are those skills, attributes, and behaviors, e.g., communication skills, problem-solving, organization, and planning, that bridge most disciplines, industries, and employing organizations. They have the greatest impact on the sustained, productive, successful employment of graduates (Cranmer, 2006; Gedye, Fender, & Chalkey, 2004). The purpose of this study was to (a) identify the employability skills employers perceive to be important for entry-level management/management-in-training positions in the hospitality industry, (b) to establish employability skills competency levels employers expect for these positions, and (c) to garner employer perceptions of Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) interns' and new graduates' employability skills competence for entry-level management/management-in-training positions in the hospitality industry. The findings add to the body of literature and provide insight into the need for further employability skills development of students prior to graduation and entrance into the workforce. Additionally, the study provides information and insight for faculty, career services, and experiential learning professionals regarding the skills students currently possess, the need for further skills development, and those skills employers deem most important.