Curriculum for Intensive Trainers’ Training Program

Day

Topic

Hours

1      (arrival of trainees)

2

Organization of postgraduate studies in tourism and hospitality in the framework of Bologna process, student and staff mobility, ECTS.

2

Organization of postgraduate studies in tourism and hospitality in the framework of Bologna process, student and staff mobility, ECTS.

2

Discussion of relevant Case Study

2

3

Teaching organisation, preparing lesson plans and educational material and course design.

2

Motivating postgraduate students, communication approaches, and ethical issues in teaching.

2

Personal Development Plans for postgraduate students: mentoring and supporting learners.

2

4

Advanced teaching & learning methodologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Learner-Centred Courses

2

Advanced teaching & learning methodologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Active/Engaged Learning

2

Advanced teaching & learning methodologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Cooperative Learning

2

5

Advanced teaching & learning methodologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Collaborative Learning

2

Advanced teaching & learning methodologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Problem-Based and Case Study Learning

2

Advanced teaching & learning methodologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Student Assessment Techniques

2

6

Educational field trip: visit and “back of the house tour” of an integrated resort and holiday hotel complex. Presentations and discussions with managers of the resort and holiday complex, followed by feedback discussion by the trainees.

All day

7

Day off

8

Information & communication technologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Overview of Methods & Approaches

2

Information & communication technologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Using Classroom Technologies and Applications Effectively

2

Information & communication technologies for Postgraduate courses in tourism and hospitality: Using Classroom Technologies and Applications Effectively

2

9

Teaching contemporary topics in tourism: Heritage and Culture related topics

2

Teaching contemporary topics in tourism: Sustainable and Rural Development  related topics

2

Teaching contemporary topics in tourism: Destination Management & Marketing related topics

2

10

Teaching contemporary topics in hospitality: Management and Marketing related topics

2

Teaching contemporary topics in hospitality: Information Technology related topics

2

Teaching contemporary topics in hospitality: Operations and Services related topics

2

11

Supervision of doctoral and master theses & dissertations: The Pedagogy of Supervision

2

Supervision of doctoral and master theses & dissertations: Planning for Effective Supervision & Code of Practice

2

Supervision of doctoral and master theses & dissertations: Effective Supervision in Practice – Responsibilities of Supervisors & Students

2

12

Supervision of doctoral and master theses & dissertations: Quantitative Research Methodologies

2

Supervision of doctoral and master theses & dissertations: Qualitative Research Methodologies

2

Supervision of doctoral and master theses & dissertations: Dissemination of Research Activities/Outcomes

2

13

Educational field trip: visit and training tour of a World Heritage Site. Presentations and discussions with administrators of the site, followed by feedback discussion by the trainees.

All day

14      (departure of trainees)

Total teaching hours (excluding the two educational field trips):

54