Austin Rong-Da Liang , Tung-Sheng Wang , Chen-Ju Lin
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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of a curriculum aligned with departmental goals on students' learning performance and its spillover effects on non-course participants. A total of 36 sophomores completed both pre- and post-tests, while 15 freshmen participated in in-depth interviews. The results indicated that students experienced a significant enhancement in their professional competence after completing the course, reported a positive learning experience, and expressed a willingness to share their knowledge with others. The spillover effect was evident, as non-course participants were inclined to engage in departmental special events. Overall, action research proved effective in designing curriculum for tourism education.
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The Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education (JoHLSTE) is the leading international, peer-reviewed educational journal for this subject grouping. Its aims are to: a) Promote, enhance and disseminate research, good practice and innovation in all aspects of higher education in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism and Events to its prime audience including teachers, researchers, employers, and policy makers. b) Encourage greater understanding, links and collaboration across its constituent fields. JoHLSTE is designed to have maximum impact through it being available on-line, fully archived and peer-reviewed. JoHLSTE is divided into seven sections: Editorial; Academic Papers; Practice Papers, Perspectives, Comments and Rejoinders, Research Notes and Reports and Education Resource Reviews.