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Enhancing Recreation, Parks, Tourism Courses: Using Movies as Teaching Tools

  • California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Radford University

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Abstract

The use of movies provides educators with a valuable tool for presenting information as learners are able to benefit from the powerful images being presented before them. The purpose of this study was to identify the value of the use of movies as a teaching tool. This was an exploratory study aimed at identifying characteristics of movie use as an educational device in recreation, parks, and tourism classes. In this study, respondents (n = 67) indicated that the use of movies in the classroom was supported, and the findings of this study suggest that most instructors provided advance preparation activities and reflection activities on the use of movies, and their relationship to the curricular topics. Additionally, future considerations regarding using movies as a teaching tool and the educational value associated with purposeful inclusion of movies into curricular efforts are identified.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)4-16
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport, & Tourism Education
Volume9
Issue number2
StatePublished - Jan 1 2010

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

  • recreation
  • parks and tourism administration

Disciplines

  • Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

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