Exploring the Lab Rotation Model in Hospitality Management Education

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10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6_7How to use a DOI?

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Hospitality Management; Blended-Learning; Lab Rotation Model; Information and Communication Technology; Online teaching and learning

Abstract

The rapid developments in technology have transformed the field of education through the integration of online teaching and learning (OTL) facilitated by Information and Communication Technology (ICT), enabling the acquisition of new technical and critical thinking skills. While many courses have seamlessly transitioned to OTL, the hospitality management course has encountered challenges due to its inherently practical nature such as conducting kitchen lesson online. Consequently, this paper explored the opportunities offered by lab rotation model in hospitality management education. In this article, we conducted a thorough literature review by extracting relevant sources from electronic databases, including Norwegian, WoS (ISI), Scopus, DOAJ, and others. We specifically focused on journals published between 2017 and 2023, utilizing a bibliometric approach to evaluate the literature. We also considered the concept of Complex Adaptive Blended Learning Systems as a theoretical framework guiding our study. Our review unveiled a notable growth in online teaching and learning, particularly through the blended-learning approach, across numerous educational institutions. Furthermore, our findings underscored the suitability of the lab rotation model for courses like hospitality management, where theoretical content can be effectively delivered online, while practical components can be assessed or practised in a computer laboratory. We recommend that institutions offering hospitality management courses seriously consider adopting the lab rotation model when implementing the blended-learning approach it as empowers learners to benefit from repetition and active involvement. Additionally, this knowledge can lead to enhanced educational outcomes and better prepare students for the evolving demands of the hospitality industry in an increasingly digital age.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Adelaide Rethabile Motshabi Pitso-Mbili
AU  - Yondela Noxolo Mzileni
AU  - Nobuntu Rebecca Mtayisi
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/06/19
TI  - Exploring the Lab Rotation Model in Hospitality Management Education
BT  - Proceedings of the University of Fort Hare Teaching and Learning Conference (UFHTL 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 79
EP  - 104
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6_7
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6_7
ID  - Pitso-Mbili2024
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