Can Advanced Apprenticeship Programs in Higher Education Be the Key for Developing Skills in the Tourism Sector? Evidence from North Cyprus

Güden, Nafiya; Akyildiz, Ayse; Çobanoğlu, Cihan

doi:10.1080/10963758.2022.2056473

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“…Griffin and Hauser (1993) suggest that an acceptable sample size for qualitative research is between twenty and thirty respondents, shaping the target for this research. This is also underlined in a recent study by Güden et al. (2022).…”

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“…The region faces constraints in its export options, particularly beyond trade with Türkiye, mainly due to the ongoing territorial dispute concerning the northern part of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus (Ezel and Arasli, 2019). Consequently, educational tourism stands out as a primary contributor to North Cyprus’s foreign exchange earnings (Güden et al. , 2022).…”

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Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educators

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Saydam,

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PurposeFollowing the remarkable debut of ChatGPT and its rapid adoption by a global audience since its launch in November 2022, this study delves into educators' perceptions of ChatGPT within the specialized domains of tourism and hospitality education. While acknowledging ChatGPT’s swift rise and advanced capabilities, this research aims to comprehensively explore educators' perspectives, advantages and concerns regarding its integration into academic settings.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach was utilized to reveal dominant themes from in-depth, semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty lecturers in tourism faculties in North Cyprus. Collected responses from respondents were subjected to analysis using Leximancer software.FindingsOur analysis unearthed seven significant themes encapsulating educators' perceptions of ChatGPT: 1 – “reliability and accuracy concerns”; 2 – “dependency”; 3 – “student engagement”; 4 – “ethical considerations”; 5 – “time efficiency and productivity”; 6 – “teacher-student interaction” and 7 – “learning flexibility”. Noteworthy positive perceptions emerged regarding “student engagement,” “time efficiency and productivity,” and “learning flexibility.”Originality/valueThis study contributes to the originality of research by addressing the underexplored aspect of educators' perceptions of ChatGPT within the domains of tourism and hospitality education, shedding light on its potential implications, advantages and drawbacks in a specialized educational context. Furthermore, it aims to offer insights into educators' recommendations for the effective incorporation of ChatGPT technologies into this specific educational setting, filling a crucial gap in understanding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in specialized fields of study.

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“…, 2006) to bring curricula forward, particularly in the 21st century when even young children are learning how to use the Internet, we must not disregard the fact that some students lack familiarity with it. This is especially relevant for recent research by Güden et al. (2022) İn which results show that students come from a combinations of backgrounds with some not having any knowledge on information communication technologies, whist some have computer science backgrounds.…”

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“…Tourism education to date proves that there is a lack of skills and practical knowledge or emphasis on “doing” in the tourism and hospitality sector (Güden et al. , 2022), whilst all hospitality programs have some form of internship this appears to be insufficient in developing the skills graduates require to be employable, Daniel et al.…”

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How has blended learning impacted tourism and hospitality graduates in employability? Feedback from graduates and tourism industry employers

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Safaeimanesh

2024

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PurposeThe aim of this empirical research is to define blended learning (BL) in the context of tourism education and discuss its effectiveness in learning and, upon completion, the employability of graduates in due cause.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative research consists of 22 in-depth interviews with experts from the tourism industry and graduates. The sampling method was purposive (judgmental), and open-ended questions were asked in order to encourage the interviewee to be expressive and to share their views and opinions on what the impact of the BL program has been.FindingsThe study found that the most significant obstacles were a lack of funding, a lack of cooperation from the local and various levels of government and a lack of knowledge about sustainable tourism product development among local residents.Originality/valueDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the tourism schools and university departments have developed a combination of mixed learning to include online, classroom and sector experience, which can be summarized as BL. This research suggests that BL has provided for a blend of skills and, as a result, employable graduates.

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Tourism Talent Shortage in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Recuero Virto

2024

Springer International Handbooks of Education

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Can Advanced Apprenticeship Programs in Higher Education Be the Key for Developing Skills in the Tourism Sector? Evidence from North Cyprus

Cited by 8 publications

References 35 publications

Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educators

Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educators

How has blended learning impacted tourism and hospitality graduates in employability? Feedback from graduates and tourism industry employers

Tourism Talent Shortage in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

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