Modules (Faculty of Tourism): SOCIOLOGY OF TOURISM and COACHING INSTEAD OF TEACHING

Sociology of tourism: Sociology of tourism: Raising awareness of the consequences

The goal of the module to raise awareness of the consequences tourism can bring

Learning objectives of the module:  Recognising different types of impact of tourism on society.  Identifying possible positive and negative consequences of developing certain type of tourism product in local environment.  Confronting pros and cons on a case subject.

Raising awareness of the consequences:  Effects on the individual  Effects on the family  Effects on the society  Effects on environment

Raising awareness of the consequences:  Good practice example: The European Center of Space technologies Vitanje  Method: Karl Popper Debate: pros and cons

COACHING INSTEAD OF TEACHING This module attempts to aid teachers and trainers in selecting pedagogical approaches and techniques with an overall aim of going beyond the monologue teaching of facts.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES  to help teachers and trainers in searching for appropriate materials for teaching young entrepreneurs;  to present diverse pedagogical techniques and approaches;  to help teachers and trainers help young people to gain more employability skills before entering the job market and to develop their own business ideas that will in the future enrich the tourist offer in old historical centres.

EXAMPLES OF INTERACTIVE METHODS  Using interactive methods/techniques in the classroom has multiple benefits.  These techniques are often perceived as “fun”.  They are more effective than traditional lectures.

EXAMPLES OF INTERACTIVE METHODS  PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING  TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES  GAME-BASED LEARNING  MULTIMEDIA  LISTENING  USING TABLES, CHARTS, MODELS AND OTHER TEACHING AIDS