Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants
Linking Classroom and Experiential Learning together in Hospitality Education
Department
Hospitality & Tourism Management
College
College of Community and Public Service
Date Range
2011-2012
Abstract
The research is taken from my PhD thesis and investigates the relationship between traditional classroom delivery and the supporting role of internships as a high impact experiential learning tool. Using both quantitative (Chi Square) and qualitative (focus groups)data a number of questions are posed to a student sample(n=499)to see how the internship complements and further enriches their hospitality and tourism education. The findings suggest that the students value the combined approach to their education which not only helps improve understanding but allows additional opportunities for networking and career development with employers.
Conference Name
The 21st Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) Annual Research Conference
Conference Location
Birmingham, England
ScholarWorks Citation
Stansbie, Paul, "Linking Classroom and Experiential Learning together in Hospitality Education" (2011). Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants. 277.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/fsdg/277
