Planning for tourism education and training in the 1990s: bridging the gap between industry and education

Goodenough, Richard; Page, Stephen J.

doi:10.1080/03098269308709208

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“…Experiential approaches to learning can also attempt to close the gap between knowledge gained in an academic setting and the eventual application of that knowledge in practice. It is for this reason that experiential learning may be a useful educational tool within the tourism and hospitality field (Goodenough & Page, 1993). Several studies have reported on the application of experiential learning approaches to event management studies.…”

Section: Journal Of Teaching In Travel and Tourismmentioning

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Bridging the Divide Between Theory and Practice

Ruhanen

2005

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism

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Experiential learning approaches such as role-play have been found to be valuable methods of bridging the divide between academic knowledge and practical skills, a problem often cited in tourism and hospitality management education. Such approaches have been found to contribute towards deeper learning by enhancing students' interest, motivation, participation, knowledge and skill development. This paper reports on the implementation of an experiential learning approach designed to encourage and facilitate deeper learning approaches, with the contributing aims of providing students with a more interesting learning experience and a broader set of skills for future employment. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1

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Section: Journal Of Teaching In Travel and Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bridging the Divide Between Theory and Practice

Ruhanen

2005

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism

101

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“…Because of the broad nature of the tourism industries that is argued by writers such as Driml et al (2010), Goodenough and Page (1993), Leiper (2008) and Williams and Jantarat (1998) and because the selected interviewees needed to meet the criterion of being members of stakeholder groups and airlines (Russell & Gregory 2003), it was decided that purposive sampling should take place amongst participants from a variety of stakeholder categories. This served to deepen understanding of the investigated experience (Polkinghorne 2005).…”

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“… The literature indicated enduring arguments that tourism was indeed a loosely segmented set of interacting industries and not one rigid industry in its own right (e.g. Driml et al 2010;Goodenough & Page 1993;Leiper 2008;Sinclair 1998;Williams & Jantarat 1998); and…”

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How do Australian-based tourism stakeholders perceive the readiness of the aviation industry to handle increasing numbers of baby boomers flying

Ayoub¹

2020

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This paper investigates the perceptions of various tourism industries’ stakeholders regarding the readiness of the airlines to handle growing numbers of baby boomer air travellers; within an Australian context. A qualitative research methodology was applied, extracting data from 32 in-depth interviews. The views of the stakeholders in regard to the readiness of the civil aviation industry to handle the increasing numbers of baby boomers flying were complex, varied and fragmented; and were compared to existing literature. It provides a categorisation of issues on which further quantitative or stakeholder research could be based in which airlines may improve their competitive advantage by developing dynamic capabilities to meet the demands of baby boomers. The research was conducted with the approval of Southern Cross University HREC.

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“…Students will achieve a better representation in the industry if they develop contacts with it, and if they have a good educational experience (Dale & Robinson, 2001). According to Goodenough and Page (1993) there is an urgent need for a closer contact between the industry and the educational provider to develop the training requirements of course participants, though, such role is time consuming and demanding for academics, causing then a weak relation with the industry.…”

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Assessing the Acceptance by Tourism and Hospitality Students of Jordanian Universities' Contribution to Their Training and Employment

Mairna¹

2019

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This paper aims at evaluating students' acceptance of universities' contribution to their training and employment. Such contribution is achieved through communication and collaborating with the tourism and hospitality enterprises. A sample of 120 students in Tourism and Hospitality Management Programs in Jordanian universities filled a questionnaire that focused on aspects related to study plans, training and following up with graduates on their employment progress. A general low level of acceptance is indicated by results regarding courses content, training provided while pursuing the degree and coordinating with employment market. It is recommended that universities should give more priority to enhancing their programs' quality through more involvement of the industry in the design of curricula and students' training, as well as facilitating the access of students to jobs.

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Planning for tourism education and training in the 1990s: bridging the gap between industry and education

Cited by 33 publications

References 16 publications

Bridging the Divide Between Theory and Practice

Bridging the Divide Between Theory and Practice

How do Australian-based tourism stakeholders perceive the readiness of the aviation industry to handle increasing numbers of baby boomers flying

Assessing the Acceptance by Tourism and Hospitality Students of Jordanian Universities' Contribution to Their Training and Employment

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