pICT 2006 Faculty Fellowship:pICT 2006 Faculty Fellowship:Project ImplementationProject Implementation

pICT 2006 Faculty Fellowship:pICT 2006 Faculty Fellowship:Project ImplementationProject Implementation

Vinod SasidharanDepartment of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

Vinod SasidharanDepartment of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

Course InformationCourse Information

REC 404: Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Tourism

Concepts, definitions, and measures of essential cultural components of tourism. Integrated view of interrelated socio-cultural tourism issues with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures

GE, Explorations, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cultural Diversity Course

REC 404: Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Tourism

Concepts, definitions, and measures of essential cultural components of tourism. Integrated view of interrelated socio-cultural tourism issues with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures

GE, Explorations, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cultural Diversity Course

Technological InnovationTechnological Innovation

WebQuest Close Encounters at Mato Tipila

Purpose Understand differing cultural

perspectives of real-life conflicts in relation to the use of tourism and recreation resources

Based on current controversy surrounding the use of a National Monument, i.e., Devils Tower National Monument (or Mato Tipila), Wyoming

WebQuest Close Encounters at Mato Tipila

Purpose Understand differing cultural

perspectives of real-life conflicts in relation to the use of tourism and recreation resources

Based on current controversy surrounding the use of a National Monument, i.e., Devils Tower National Monument (or Mato Tipila), Wyoming

Learning ActivitiesLearning Activities

In-class and out-of-class group-work Cooperative/jigsaw learning

In-class and out-of-class teamwork Locating, gathering, distributing, and evaluating

electronic and print information sources Group/team engagement using

BlackBoard On-line assignments Discussions and data-sharing

Collaborative writing Conflict resolution recommendations Final paper Group/team presentation of findings

In-class and out-of-class group-work Cooperative/jigsaw learning

In-class and out-of-class teamwork Locating, gathering, distributing, and evaluating

electronic and print information sources Group/team engagement using

BlackBoard On-line assignments Discussions and data-sharing

Collaborative writing Conflict resolution recommendations Final paper Group/team presentation of findings

Student RoleStudent Role

Groups of 5 members each Each student plays role of one of five

stakeholders Five stakeholders

Native American resident Euro-American resident Rock-climber/tourist Federal employee (National Park Service) Special interest representative (e.g., Sierra Club)

Analyse problem by applying cross-cultural concepts

Joint recommendation regarding possible solutions

Groups of 5 members each Each student plays role of one of five

stakeholders Five stakeholders

Native American resident Euro-American resident Rock-climber/tourist Federal employee (National Park Service) Special interest representative (e.g., Sierra Club)

Analyse problem by applying cross-cultural concepts

Joint recommendation regarding possible solutions

Instructor RoleInstructor Role

Provide collection of reference materials within WebQuest Journal articles, books, case laws, websites,

videos, print- and non-print-media On-line and print media

Provide WebQuest consultations Evaluate student deliverables and presentation using rubric

Provide collection of reference materials within WebQuest Journal articles, books, case laws, websites,

videos, print- and non-print-media On-line and print media

Provide WebQuest consultations Evaluate student deliverables and presentation using rubric

Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

Synthesize concepts relating to cross-cultural behavior through group work

Simulate and interpret cultural differences through role-play

Generate and summarize understanding of cross-cultural differences in individual/group behaviors

Contextualize and validate cross-cultural differences in individual/group behaviors

Synthesize concepts relating to cross-cultural behavior through group work

Simulate and interpret cultural differences through role-play

Generate and summarize understanding of cross-cultural differences in individual/group behaviors

Contextualize and validate cross-cultural differences in individual/group behaviors

Benefits of WebQuestBenefits of WebQuest

Supports a problem-based learning paradigm

Facilitates scaffolding of activities jigsaw learning role-playing on-line collaboration

Serves as platform for incorporating communication technology

Supports a problem-based learning paradigm

Facilitates scaffolding of activities jigsaw learning role-playing on-line collaboration

Serves as platform for incorporating communication technology