Digital Object Identifier
10.18870/hlrc.v1i1.18
Abstract
The objective of this article is to understand how the use of fieldtrips can enhance students’ educational experience in Tourism and Hospitality education. A total of 23 students who participated in a fieldtrip as part of their hospitality and tourism degree programme were included in this research. A comparison study was conducted among Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduates to examine differences between their perception of fieldtrips and their educational experience. Results revealed two key categories of attitudes: 1) learning towards subject, and 2) interest toward subject as motivational factors through fieldtrips. A key finding revealed Year 1 students’ attitude towards fieldtrips as an enhancement to their education whereas Year 2 students viewed fieldtrips as a form of learning towards their future career pathway.DOI: 10.18870/hlrc.v1i1.18
Recommended Citation
Goh, E.
(2011).
The value and benefits of fieldtrips in tourism and hospitality education.
Higher Learning Research Communications, 1 (1).
DOI:10.18870/hlrc.v1i1.18
