Co-creating learning experiences to support student employability in travel and tourism

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Guachalla, A. and Gledhill, M. 2019. Co-creating learning experiences to support student employability in travel and tourism. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education. 25 (100210), p. 100210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2019.100210
AuthorsGuachalla, A. and Gledhill, M.
Abstract

This research evaluates the effectiveness of a modular programme of study that aims to develop a range of employability skills in travel and tourism students. The module contents and assessment regime use an experiential approach and are collaboratively delivered by focusing on CV and cover letter writing techniques, job interview skills and other recruitment tools. To measure its impact, semi-structured interviews with students revealed that the experiential nature of the module engenders confidence when participating in job assessment centres. It also highlights the value of informing it through a range of perspectives leading to students with a distinctive competitive advantage.

KeywordsCollaborative teaching; Experiential learning; Student employability
Year2019
JournalJournal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education
Journal citation25 (100210), p. 100210
PublisherElsevier
ISSN1473-8376
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2019.100210
Official URLhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1473837618300832
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Print01 Nov 2019
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Accepted18 Jul 2019
Deposited17 Apr 2024
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