Examining Tourism and Hospitality Curriculum Based on the Business Employers’ Needs

Q2 Social Sciences

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Pub Date : 2022-02-28 DOI:10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.211

Ali S. Hyasat

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Abstract

This study examines approval levels of tourism and hospitality industry employers with regard to the curriculum offered by tourism and hospitality colleges in the Diploma Programs. The investigation involves two objectives: the characteristics of teaching methodology in tourism and hospitality programs and the essential skills and knowledge required by the industry. In this study, a sample of 58 tourism industry establishments listed with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities active database in Jordan have taken the questionnaire. Throughout this process, descriptive statistic was used to analyze the data. Results concerning the characteristics of teaching methodology and course content by the industry employers show poor approval level. It was significant that the personal qualities set are of great importance to hospitality and tourism employers. This, the researcher suggests, could be a source of input to curricula for future improvements. The results of the study also show that Jordanian colleges have to ensure that new graduates have adequate practical knowledge and skills. The study recommends that colleges should give more priority to enhancing their programs quality through more involvement of the industry in the design of curricula.

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从企业雇主的需求看旅游与酒店课程

本研究考察了旅游和酒店业雇主对旅游和酒店学院在文凭课程中提供的课程的认可程度。调查涉及两个目标：旅游和酒店项目的教学方法特点以及行业所需的基本技能和知识。在这项研究中，对约旦旅游和文物部活跃数据库中列出的58家旅游业机构进行了抽样调查。在整个过程中，描述性统计被用来分析数据。行业雇主对教学方法和课程内容的特点的调查结果显示，他们的认可度很低。重要的是，个人素质对酒店和旅游业雇主来说非常重要。研究人员认为，这可能是未来课程改进的一个投入来源。研究结果还表明，约旦大学必须确保应届毕业生具备足够的实践知识和技能。该研究建议，大学应优先考虑通过行业更多地参与课程设计来提高课程质量。

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African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development

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2.70

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8 weeks

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