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- Title
INTERNATIONAL GASTRONOMIC FAIR-PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TO DEVELOP LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN TOURISM RELATED COURSES.
- Authors
Fernandes Costa, Berta José; Pérez Santos, Maria Natália
- Abstract
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an educational approach that has been embraced in various disciplines, including tourism education. This article explores the role of PBL in enhancing tourism education in a higher education context. The study sought to determine the impact of PBL methods on students' knowledge acquisition, retention, practical skills development, and teamwork. The research was conducted with a class with 16 students, in a management and restaurant industry course at a polytechnic institute in Portugal. Results were collected by means of questionnaire disclosed among the students subsequently to the event organised. Findings indicate that students, by engaging in PBL, exhibited a deeper understanding of the course material, improved their ability to transfer knowledge to real-world scenarios, and developed important collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. It is then concluded that PBL is an effective approach to enhancing tourism education in a higher education context. It encourages students to actively participate in their learning and provides them with skills, knowledge, and experience that better prepare them for careers in the tourism industry. The research aims to demonstrate how PBL can be a valuable tool for tourism educators. By actively engaging students in project-based learning, educators can equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and practical experience to excel in their future careers within the tourism industry. Ultimately, this study seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of PBL's potential in enhancing foreign language teaching within tourism-related university courses, promoting language proficiency and preparing students for success in the global tourism landscape.
- Subjects
PORTUGAL; TOURISM websites; TOURISM education; KNOWLEDGE acquisition (Expert systems); RESTAURANTS; TOURISM; FOREIGN language education; PROJECT method in teaching
- Publication
Journal of Global Business & Technology, 2024, Vol 20, Issue 2, p53
- ISSN
1553-5495
- Publication type
Article