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Part B: Ecotourism curriculum - How to use it?
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2. Part B: Ecotourism curriculum - How to use it?
OUTLINE
Part A) Tutoring adults in rural, remote regions Part B) Ecotourism curriculum - how to use it? 1) What is it and how you should apply it? 2) Pedagogical techniques 3) Expected outcomes 4) Course examples 5) Useful materials & links Part C) Ecotourism E-learning platform
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3. 1. WHAT IS IT AND HOW YOU SHOULD APPLY IT?
Educational framework to be filled with nationally and locally relevant content
Emphasis on applying the new knowledge in practice and finding local examples and solutions
As a tutor, you have a lot of freedom in building the content and choosing the methods
But: you also bear the responsibility of structuring courses that are loyal to the topic, informative and locally relevant
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4. 2. PEDAGOGICAL TECHNIQUES
Ecotourism certificate curriculum can be implemented e.g. by using the following methods:
Learning contract, learning diary
Lecture
Guided discussion
Forum
Self-directed and collaborative learning
Small group work
Project, case study
For more info and examples of these techniques see Ecotourism Pedagogical Strategy.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Short-term:
Adoption of the minimum learning outcomes stated in the curriculum
In-depth understanding of the values and ethics behind Ecotourism
Knowledge and skills for finding more information and support
Medium-term:
Ability to apply new knowledge and skills in practice
New social networks and collaboration
Long-term:
Changes in behavior and thinking?
Changes in local tourism practices?
Changes in other business sectors?
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4. COURSE EXAMPLES
Course title
Lectures
assign-ments
Task
Project assign-ments
Seminars
Group work
Other work
Tests
Work load (h)
ECTS Credits 1
Ecotourism Basics 3 6 2 27
Planning and Organisation of Ecotourism Services 4 8 41
1,5
Management of Ecotourism Business
Ecotourism Marketing and Communications 20
0,75 5
Legislation and other Guidelines for Ecotourism
Study tour / Field trip
Total 17 34 16 12
162
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7. 4. COURSE EXAMPLES – ECOTOURISM BASICS (Finland)
1 hour informational lecture (technical information about how this course and tutoring will be carried out)
Lecture sessions (1,5 hours per topic)
Topic 1. Introduction to sustainable development and ecotourism Basic concepts and framework, characteristics, values, business examples. Ecotourism in the total framework of tourism business. History and development of ecotourism. Target market.
Topic 2. The environmental impacts of tourism
Topic 3. Ecotourism in practice
Topic 1 other learning activities:
Tasks 1-3: Write short essays on the following topics based on the lecture material, the suggested reading and your own experiences.
1)What is sustainable development? What are the main aspects to consider when aiming at sustainable development? Why should we adopt sustainable practices?
2) How is ecotourism different from ordinary nature tourism and sustainable tourism? Give 1 business example of all three.
3) What does triple-bottomline mean in ecotourism?
Tasks 4-6: 1–2 group discussion where students present and discuss the results of tasks additional questions
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8. 4. COURSE EXAMPLES – ECOTOURISM BASICS (Finland)
Project (individual or small groups): Vision an ecotourism business venture for your own home region (does not have to be a fully realistic one). What is the main attraction? What kind of activities/products are being offered? How would the business take into account the three basic aspects characteristic to ecotourism? Max 5 pages. Seminar: All students present their project work to other students and discuss the outputs Group work 1-3: Work in groups of 3-4 people to map local potential and existing ecotourism business ideas. What are the challenges for ecotourism in this region? How could they be overcome? Present outcome to other groups and discuss findings. Other work 1: Find ecotourism related stories in the media and present 1 story to the group. Other work 2: Begin your learning diary by summing up what you have learned so far, and your comments and questions on Topic 1 activities. Test: Oral or written. Minimum learning requirement: student can describe and define the main principles of sustainable development and ecotourism READING Kestävä kehitys ja matkailu: Sanna Erosen opinnäytetyö (In Finnish). Ekologisesti kestävä matkailuyritys. Opas ympäristövastuullisempaan matkailuyrittäjyyteen. s. 11–21 Handbook 1. A SIMPLE USER’S GUIDE TO CERTIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND ECOTOURISM. A publication of the Centre for Ecotourism and sustainable development. Third edition. (online publication). p. 4–6 and 24–26.
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4. COURSE EXAMPLES – (Bulgaria) Preservation and Respect of Cultural and Heritage Resources
Course objectives:
to familiarize participants with the risk management concept and its various applications in the field of cultural heritage
to show a practical method of evaluating different types of risks and make them apply it to a case study in their own working and cultural context
Course methodology:
In its first part online, the course will address topics envisaged from 1 to 3 week
The face-to face workshop in the 4th week will focus on the case study.
After the workshop, the last distance-learning phase will allow participants to finalize their case-study report and present it to each other and their tutors
During the distance-mentoring/online coaching, the required time for participation in the course is 10 hours per week
At all stages of the learning, participants will be able to share their experience with colleagues
They will have access to readings/resources/forums and to mentors and tutors who will help them through the process and to resolve challenges
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10. 4. COURSE EXAMPLES – (Bulgaria)
Period
Topics
Hours
Week 1.
Presentations/course materials on:
What is Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage in Bulgaria
Characteristics of cultural heritage
Dangers posed by the nature to cultural heritage
Technogenic dangers posed to cultural heritage 10
Week 2.
Legal base for cultural heritage preservation in Bulgaria
Legal base for risk assessment in Bulgaria
Week 3.
Organization of cultural heritage preservation.
Financial –economic aspects of cultural heritage preservation
Information technologies for cultural heritage protection
Week 4.
Workshop: Methodology of the research
Case study report : «Risk assessment of cultural heritage sites» 5 25
Week 5.
Presentation of the results of the case study, conclusions and application in practice 20
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11. 5. USEFUL MATERIALS & LINKS
N8URjob -project:
Ecotourism certificate curriculum
Ecotourism Pedagogical strategy
E-learning platform
Project website
Ecotourism Business Resource
Promotional videos
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12. 5. USEFUL MATERIALS & LINKS
PAWT CURRICULUM. PEDAGOGY ASSISTED TRANSITION -DEVELOPING COMPETENCES
The Key Competences for Lifelong Learning – A European Framework
Senior Net How To Tips:
ASSET-project, Adult Education teachers self-help tool-kit
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