SS3 Third Term Tourism Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Third Term: Tourism Education – SS3
Week 1: Introduction to Specialized Tourism
Lesson Note:
Explore specialized areas of tourism (medical tourism, sports tourism, etc.).
Discuss the unique features and challenges of each specialized tourism type.
Activities: Research and presentation on a chosen specialized tourism type.
Scheme of Work:
Overview of Specialized Tourism
Features and Challenges
Week 2: Tourism and Technology Advancements
Lesson Note:
Examine the role of technology advancements in shaping the future of tourism.
Discuss virtual reality, augmented reality, and other tech trends.
Activities: Virtual tour using advanced technologies.
Scheme of Work:
Impact of Technology Advancements
Virtual and Augmented Reality in Tourism
Week 3: Destination Marketing and Branding
Lesson Note:
Explore effective destination marketing strategies.
Discuss the importance of branding for tourist destinations.
Activities: Create a marketing campaign for a chosen destination.
Scheme of Work:
Destination Marketing
Importance of Branding in Tourism
Week 4: Tourism Legislation and Regulation
Lesson Note:
Discuss the legal aspects of the tourism industry.
Explore regulations governing tourism activities.
Activities: Role-play scenarios to understand legal implications.
Scheme of Work:
Legal Aspects of Tourism
Regulations in Tourism
Week 5: Community Involvement in Tourism
Lesson Note:
Examine the importance of community engagement in sustainable tourism.
Discuss community-based tourism initiatives.
Activities: Guest speaker session from a community tourism expert.
Scheme of Work:
Importance of Community Involvement
Community-Based Tourism Initiatives
Week 6: Crisis Management in Tourism
Lesson Note:
Discuss strategies for handling crises in the tourism industry.
Explore case studies of successful crisis management.
Activities: Develop a crisis management plan for a fictional tourist destination.
Scheme of Work:
Strategies for Crisis Management
Case Studies
Week 7: Emerging Trends in Tourism
Lesson Note:
Explore current and future trends in the tourism industry.
Discuss the impact of socio-cultural changes on tourism trends.
Activities: Group discussion on predicting future tourism trends.
Scheme of Work:
Current Trends in Tourism
Future Predictions
Week 8: Sustainable Tourism Development
Lesson Note:
Delve deeper into sustainable tourism practices.
Discuss the role of ecotourism in sustainable development.
Activities: Group project on creating a sustainable tourism development plan.
Scheme of Work:
Sustainable Tourism Practices
Role of Ecotourism
Week 9: Tourism Research and Innovation
Lesson Note:
Introduce students to research methodologies in the field of tourism.
Discuss the importance of innovation in the tourism sector.
Activities: Conduct a small-scale research project on a tourism-related topic.
Scheme of Work:
Research Methodologies in Tourism
Importance of Innovation
Week 10: International Tourism Organizations
Lesson Note:
Explore the role of international organizations in shaping global tourism.
Discuss the functions of organizations like UNWTO.
Activities: Model UNWTO meeting simulation.
Scheme of Work:
International Organizations in Tourism
Functions of UNWTO
Week 11: Revision Week
Week 12: Examination Week
Week 13: Graduation and Farewell
Activities:
Celebration of successful completion of the Tourism Education program.
Farewell speeches and acknowledgments.
