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Transcending towards a spirituality-based platform in tourism higher education: A contemplation of the pedagogical implications
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Transcending towards a spirituality-based platform in tourism higher education: A contemplation of the pedagogical implications

A.B. Barkathunnisha, D. Lee and A. Price
Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, Vol.21(B), pp.174-184
2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2016.11.003
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Abstract

In light of current global challenges, there is a need to re-orientate and re-envision tourism education to develop responsible future practitioners. This paper argues for a move beyond the current vocationally biased academic approach and to move towards an educational platform that is inclusive of ethics, values and spirituality. A spirituality-based platform is proposed as a way forward in tourism higher education to facilitate a transformative learning experience. A spiritually based educational philosophy will influence the pedagogical approaches employed within the tourism curriculum and requires the academe to go beyond the transmission of knowledge and engage learners' transformative spirit.

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Collaboration types
International collaboration
Citation topics
6 Social Sciences
6.223 Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
6.223.247 Tourism Impacts
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Education & Educational Research
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
ESI research areas
Social Sciences, general
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