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