Increasing Student Learning in the Classroom through Experiential Learning Programs outside the Classroom
Keywords
experiental learning, cooperative education, practical training, internship, curriculum, student learning, hospitality management
Abstract
Does it make any difference to require hospitality majors to gain work experience as part of their curriculum of study? Most hospitality programs require some sort of experiential learning occur prior to graduation, yet there is little empirical evidence that such inclusion in a curriculum changes a student's perception of learning. This study reviews the responses of over 600 students and the differences between those who have not had an experiential learning experience and those who had. The study shows that there is a difference and that many of the reasons that educators require experiential experiences are validated. The study used a modified version of a previously validated survey instrument (P.L.A.C.E.) to obtain data. An independent samples T-test was performed to identify ten areas where statistically significant differences were found. This is what is presented in this paper.
Publication Date
3-1-2010
Original Citation
Lee, S. & Dickson, D. R. (2010). Increasing learning in the classroom through experiential learning programs outside the classroom. Journal of Hospitality Education. 22(3), 27-34.
Number of Pages
27-34
Document Type
Paper
Language
English
Source Title
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education
Volume
22
Issue
3
Copyright Status
Unknown
Copyright Date
2010
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Lee, Scott and Dickson, Duncan Ph.D., "Increasing Student Learning in the Classroom through Experiential Learning Programs outside the Classroom" (2010). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 381.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/381