Tourism Curriculum in a Global Perspective: Past, Present, and Future

Wattanacharoensil, Walanchalee

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“…Responsible teaching (from teaching skills, observations, theory to planning) -for responsible development. So, studying the importance of curriculum in tourism higher education is more important than ever [6]. 1 Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Economics and Tourism "Dr. Mijo Mirković", Zagrebačka 30, Pula, Croatia Nestoroska & Marinoski [7] emphasize the "exciting challenge" that educational institutions in the field of tourism and hospitality have in the process of the fast-changing demands of the industry.…”

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Popularisation of Responsible Model of Education for the Needs of Tourism

Gržinić¹,

Mirković”²

2019

International Scientific Conference ERAZ - Knowledge Based Sustainable Development

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There is still insufficient awareness of the need for acquisition of knowledge about teaching methods. If we want to promote the Teaching and Learning, we have to bring tourism theory and practice together. The main hypothesis of the paper is that teachers at universities with their pedagogical competences should create excellent conditions for their students. The aim of the paper is to analyse pedagogical competences and satisfaction with the knowledge reflection from the student perspective. The purpose of the research is confirmation of insufficient representation of modern paradigms of education in tourism (from the aspect of courses, study outcomes and contributions to improvements in the educational process). Responsible models of education include: focus lessons, guided instruction, collaborative learning and independent work [1]. Teachers can make a critical analysis of changes in the society (tourism sector and tourism policies) and substantiate the importance of the role of university teachers in the area of higher education. Courses need to be modernised and integrated in line with the changes of the environment. Data were collected via a questionnaire among students of the two tourism faculties of the University of Pula during regular class time. The sample included 110 students. The survey of an anonymous character was conducted in mid-April of 2018. The paper's scientific results are conclusions about the level of education with the focus on tourism practice, collaborative learning and independent work through adaptation suggestions and techniques.

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Popularisation of Responsible Model of Education for the Needs of Tourism

Gržinić¹,

Mirković”²

2019

International Scientific Conference ERAZ - Knowledge Based Sustainable Development

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“…Recent years have witnessed the rise and development of tourism education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This development is the result of the rapid growth and demand from the tourism sector (Wattanacharoensil, 2014) on the existing tourism curriculum to produce graduates with a specific perspective of the tourism industry. The tourism curriculum is part of a larger system and discusses the need to produce well-rounded tourism graduates.…”

Section: Tourism Higher Education: Trend and Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The tourism curriculum is part of a larger system and discusses the need to produce well-rounded tourism graduates. These graduates must position themselves as model employees and citizens and should advance their understanding of the linkages between the phenomenon of tourism and tourism-acquired knowledge (Wattanacharoensil, 2014).…”

Section: Tourism Higher Education: Trend and Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategic alliances in institutions of higher education: a case study of Bandung and Bali Institutes of Tourism in Indonesia

Suherlan

2017

IJTC

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Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to identify and assess an empirical description of how to respond to the needs of future human resource development, and any strategic alliances that have been made by STP Bandung and Bali to respond to global competition. Design/methodology/approach-This study uses a qualitative naturalistic approach, with descriptive methods and case studies. The data were gathered through interviews, observations, and study of the documents. The sampling technique used was purposive. Data analysis was performed using data display, data reduction, and data verification through triangulation process. Findings-STP Bandung and Bali have carried out various strategic measures through the improvement of both their internal and external environments. Strategic alliances with other institutions are oriented toward the improvement of the quality of education. This is in accordance with the vision and mission of the institution where priorities were put on joint programs, organization of students' internship programs, support for the development of educational institutions, and optimizing the implementation of the three responsibilities of higher education in Indonesia, both in terms of quantity and quality, along with building a culture of research for lecturers. Research limitations/implications-This research still needs improvement since there are some limitations in generating its conclusion. Therefore further research is recommended to increase sample number, i.e. by including, among others, students, graduates, employer communities, and region leaders, and also to involve other private, tourism higher education centers. Practical implications-This study implies that in carrying out its core business, namely, tourism education, STP Bandung and Bali need to strengthen and cultivate the academic and research cultures among faculty members. In conjunction with contributions from research literature and practice, this study confirms the importance of strategic alliances between institutions of tourism education, at the national, regional, and international levels, that are producers of human resources for tourism for the government. Being graduates, they serve as competent members of a government agency responsible for managing a destination or other tourism sectors, at local, provincial, national, regional, and international levels. Social implications-This study also implies that the Ministry of Tourism should implement the model of strategic education management through strategic alliances, so as to increase the capacity of the human resources for tourism, thus directly or indirectly contributing to the quality of city/regional or tourism destination. Originality/value-Research studies on strategic alliance in the field of higher education, especially in the field of tourism are still very limited. This study provides a breakthrough that strategic alliances can not only be done in the business world, but also in the education sector. Results of research on strategic alliances in higher education ...

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“…Recent years have witnessed the rise and development of tourism education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This development is the result of the rapid growth and demand from the tourism sector (Wattanacharoensil, 2014). Existing tourism curricula produce graduates with a limited perspective of the tourism industry.…”

Section: Literature Review Tourism Higher Education and Tourism Compementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tourism curriculum is part of a larger system and discusses the need to create a well-rounded tourism graduate. These graduates must position themselves as a model employee and a citizen and should advance their understanding of the linkages between the phenomenon of tourism and tourism acquired knowledge (Wattanacharoensil, 2014).…”

Section: Literature Review Tourism Higher Education and Tourism Compementioning

confidence: 99%

Strategic Alliances as the Key to Success in Creating Quality and Sustainable Tourism Human Resources

Mada¹,

Suherlan²

2017

CUBR

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This very strict and rapid changing of globalization era provides an extensive implication to all aspects of life, whether in the business or industry world, including university as the producer of globally competitive human resources. Because no university has all the required resources to manifest its vision and mission, therefore, to manifest them, the university must carry out and develop a strategic partnership (strategic alliance) with all the existing and excellent stakeholders. This research is aimed to recognize and study the empirical description of how a Tourism Institute of the Tourism Ministry responds to the development needs of human resources currently and in the future, and how this form of strategic alliance would be conducted to respond to the global competition. This research is using the naturalistic qualitative approach with a phenomenography and descriptive method, where the data collection technique is by conducting interviews, observations, and documentation study. The sampling technique used is purposive. Data analysis is carried through a data display process, data reduction, and data verification through a triangulation process. The research result shows that the Bandung Tourism Institute-Tourism Ministry performs a number of strategic steps towards the improvement, whether internally or externally. The strategic alliance with other institution is conducted by having an orientation to the improvement of education quality to the world class tourism higher education in accordance with the vision and mission of the institute, by prioritizing the education organization (joint program), the organization of field training of the students, recruitment of the graduates, support on the development of tourism institute, and optimization of Three Pillars (Tridharma) of University, both quantity and quality, as well as establishing a culture of research for the lecturers. This research is still not perfect and has some limitation, therefore, it is suggested to have further research to add sampling by involving students, the party that uses the service from the graduate/business player, and the local leader as the informant, also by involving the private Tourism Institute. This research gives an implication in performing its core business, that is the tourism education, by strengthening the academic culture, growing the research culture in each lecturer, and improving the research quality consistently and the quality of dedication to the society through a quality culture development gradually until it becomes institutionalized. This research also gives a recommendation so the Tourism Ministry can implement the strategic education management implementation model through the strategic alliance so it can improve the capacity of human resources of tourism, thus it will contribute the city/regional quality or tourism destination, both directly and indirectly. This research also provides a breakthrough that strategic alliance not only can be done in business world, but it can also be done in education se...

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Tourism Curriculum in a Global Perspective: Past, Present, and Future

Cited by 15 publications

References 31 publications

Popularisation of Responsible Model of Education for the Needs of Tourism

Popularisation of Responsible Model of Education for the Needs of Tourism

Strategic alliances in institutions of higher education: a case study of Bandung and Bali Institutes of Tourism in Indonesia

Strategic Alliances as the Key to Success in Creating Quality and Sustainable Tourism Human Resources

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