The Application of Situational Teaching Method in Practical Training of Tour Guide Business

Abstract

Tour Guide Business is a compulsory course in tourism management major; it's one of the compulsory courses for students to obtain the National Tour Guide Qualification Certificate. Situational simulation teaching method is one of teaching method which based on both the teaching content and students' actual situation, creating the process scene of events similar to real situation which students can be simulated. Under these set scenes, students play some kinds of role and experience the real process contains professional knowledge and then through this way students’ ability and professional skills in practical work would be improved. Students can understand the knowledge deeply by using the situational simulation teaching method in the practical teaching of tour guide business.