Course Profile   Tourism (TFS4C), Grade 12, College Preparation, Combined

 

Unit 1:  Tourism: A Growing Industry

Time:  20 hours

 

Activity 1.1 | Activity 1.2 | Activity 1.3

 

Unit Description

Students gain an overview of the growing tourism industry. Key characteristics of the services, activities, and events associated with this industry are explored. The role and impact of business, labour, and government on the industry is identified and discussed. Health and safety regulations associated with the tourism industry are defined and through research, students investigate the impact these regulations have on tourism. Students identify possible careers in the industry, evaluate their own suitability for these careers, and explore all training and educational requirements. As students progress through this unit, they recognize the integral part that attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching play in the tourism industry.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Tasks

1.1
Industry Characteristics

7 hours

TFV.01, TFV.02, ICV.02, TF1.01, TF1.02, TF1.03, TF1.04
CGE1d, CGE2b, CGE5a

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/ Inquiry Communication

Working in pairs
Research paper
Presentation
Reflection paper

1.2
Health and Safety

5 hours

ICV.03, IC2.01
CGE7a

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/ Inquiry Communication

Article search
Class discussion
Pencil-and-paper test

1.3
Education, Training, Career, Opportunities

8 hours

ICV.04, ICV.05, IC3.01, IC3.02, IC3.03, IC3.04
CGE4g, CGE5b

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/ Inquiry Communication Application

Group work
Research careers for Job Fair/Career Day
Teacher/group conferencing
Presentation
Aptitude and interest questionnaires
Tourism career questionnaire

Activity 1.1:  Industry Characteristics

Time:  7 hours

Description

Students, when asked to define tourism, often limit their definitions to include travel to exotic, foreign destinations. The tourism industry is comprised of eight distinct but related sectors (accommodation, food and beverage, adventure and recreation, attractions, transportation, events and conferences, travel trade and tourism services). Students familiarize themselves with the various services, activities and events associated with tourism. Through hearing guest speakers and undertaking research, they determine the role of business, labour, and government in the tourism industry. Students identify the services provided to clients by various travel and service agencies, as well as through web sources. They also identify ways to improve the image of the tourism industry. As students proceed through this activity, they work effectively as interdependent team members.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE1d - develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teachings and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity, and the common good;

CGE2b - reads, understands, and uses written materials effectively;

CGE5a - works effectively as an interdependent team member.

Strand(s):  Theory and Foundation, Impact and Consequences

Overall Expectations

TFV.01 - describe key characteristics of the eight sectors of the tourism industry – accommodation, adventure tourism/recreation, food and beverage, transportation, travel trade, events and conferences, attractions, and tourism services;

TFV.02 - describe the local, provincial, national, and global impacts of tourism;

ICV.02 - identify methods to enhance the performance of the tourism industry.

Specific Expectations

TF1.01 - describe various types of services, activities, and events associated with the tourism industry;

TF1.02 - describe the roles of business, labour, and government in the tourism industry;

TF1.03 - describe the services provided to clients by various types of travel or service agencies and through web sources (e.g., ticket sales for special events, itineraries, tours);

TF1.04 - identify ways of improving the image of the tourism industry.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

Students should:

·     have collaborative/cooperative group skills to enable them to complete the research paper on a sector of the tourism industry;

·     have a basic knowledge of computer operations and the Internet to research statistical data, the role of business, labour, and government, and the services provided by travel agencies and service agencies;

·     have critical thinking skills to interpret statistical data;

·     have effective verbal skills to participate in discussion/group work;

·     have writing skills to complete research paper, and for note making.

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·     develop a lesson about tourism that includes:

·     definition;

·     eight sectors of the tourism industry;

·     brief description of each sector in the tourism industry;

·     make copies of handout The Eight Sectors of the Tourism Industry (Appendix 1.1.1);

·     arrange for guest speakers from local businesses, labour and government to address tourism in the community;

·     arrange for time in the computer/resource lab for student use;

·     set dates for group presentations.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   The teacher conducts a Socratic lesson on tourism that includes:

·     definition

·     eight sectors of tourism with a brief description of each.

2.   In pairs, students complete handout, The Eight Sectors of the Tourism Industry (Appendix 1.1.1)

3.   The class shares their findings.

4.   Students define and list the services provided by travel agencies, service agencies and web sites.

5.   Guest speakers associated with business, labour, and government in the community describe their role in tourism, and tourism’s impact on the community.

6.   Students ask questions and record information.

7.   The teacher and students discuss the information presented by the various guest speakers.

8.   In small groups, students complete a research paper on one sector of the tourism industry. This research paper is to include:

·     a statistical analysis of the sector, e.g., number of individuals who participate in the sector, increase/decrease in number of individuals participating, impact of inflation on the sector, available jobs, profits;

·     an investigation of the role business, labour and government have on the activities in this sector, e.g., location, taxes, size, employment, support of recreational activities in the community, environment, roads and highways, transportation to and from the activity, waste management, noise level, health and safety. (where applicable refer to statistical analysis in explanation);

·     services provided to clients by various travel agencies and service agencies;

·     ways to improve the image of the sector;

·     a summary of the research paper for distribution to classmates (handed in for teacher review prior to presentation).

Students use a variety of resources, e.g., interviews with local businesses, newspapers, tourism magazines, Internet, Ministry of Tourism, Statistics Canada, guest speakers. Students develop a Group Progress Evaluation rubric to be used upon completion and presentation of the research paper. Students strive to work effectively as interdependent team members. (Note: students complete some of this work on their own time.)

9.   Teacher/group conferencing occurs to discuss progress and set presentation date. Students in the group complete Group Conference Rating Chart (Appendix 1.1.2)

10.  Groups present their research paper, which is assessed by the teacher and class.

11.  Students complete a one-page personal reflection assessing their performance, achievement, learning, and suggestions for improvement based on the assessment their group received from the group-developed rubric in Strategy 8.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Categories

To associate activities with the appropriate sector

Checklist

Diagnostic Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication

summary of research

Rubric or rating scale

Diagnostic Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication

Teacher/Group conference

Evaluation chart

Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication

Presentation of research

Presentation rubric

Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Application

One-page personal reflection

Rubric or rating scale

Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Application

 

Accommodations

·     Allow alternatives to mouse and keyboard input such as scanning keyboards, overlays, single switch access, head mouse, voice recognition software, peripherals, and the virtual reality mouse

·     For enrichment, students could create a multimedia presentation of their research paper using presentation software.

Resources

Books

Gartner, William C. Tourism Development: Principles, Processes, and Policies. Toronto, Canada: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1996. ISBN 0-0-471-28447-5

Goeldner, Charles R. et al. Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, 8th ed. Toronto: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999. ISBN 0-471-322210-5

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) Career Planning Guide. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council. ISBN 1-896229-51-4

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) Entry Level Skills. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council. ISBN 1-89622229-68-9

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) The Student’s Travel Map: A Guide to Tourism Careers, Education and Training. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (2000).
ISBN 1-55304-335-9

Price, Martin F., ed. People and Tourism in Fragile Environments. Toronto: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0-471-96584-7

Timmons, Veronica. A Guide to Canada’s Tourism Industry and It’s Careers, 4th ed. Vancouver, British Columbia: Getaway Publishing Inc. ISBN 0-9693-326-2-9

Websites

Catholic Social Teaching – http://www.coc.org/coc/cst.html
Resources for teachers and links for Catholic social teaching

Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO) – http://www.ecoo.org/mainmenu.html
Resources for teachers and links to other educational sites

Educational Network of Ontario (ENO) – http://www.enoreo.on.ca/
Resources for teachers and links to other educational sites

Ontario Curriculum Centre (OCC) – http://www.curriculum.org
Ministry approved resources, course profiles, and links to other educational sites

Ontario Ministry of Education – http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/
Ministry site with up to date information and useful links

TV Ontario (Pdonline) – http://www.tvo.org/pdonline/
Professional development for teachers on line with links to other useful educational sites

Ontario Ministry of the Environment – www.ene.gov.on.ca

Canada Tourism – www.canadatourism.com
Information about tourism in Canada, including topics such as sustainable development.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – www.CCOHS.ca
Promoting safe and healthy work environments

Health Canada – www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/food.htm

Ontario Ministry of Labour – www.gov.on.ca/lab/main.htm
Information on OCHS legislation, health, and safety guidelines, preventing injury


Appendix 1.1.1

The Eight Sectors of the Tourism Industry

 

Instructions: Place the following activities in their corresponding sector:

air travel, amusement park, aquarium visit, asked a travel agency for information, ate at a restaurant, catered activity, cultural activity, festival, sports camp, auto show, summer camp, visit to the zoo, botanical garden, concert, craft show, fair or exhibition, rented a car, called auto club for information, fast food outlet, hiking on a nature trail, night club/dance, played golf/tennis, park playground, rock climbing, skiing, spoke to a tour guide, stayed in cabin for a vacation, hotel/motel, coffee shop for a snack, tourist information centre for help, taxi, boat cruise, historical site, toured a museum, travelled by train, tourist agency to plan a trip/vacation, vacationed at a resort, fishing trip, white water rafting, whale watching.

 

Food and Beverage

Accommodations

Transportation

Events and Conferences

Attractions

Adventure and Recreation

Travel Trade

Tourism Services

 


Appendix 1.1.2

Group Conference Rating Chart

 

Instructions – The teacher conferences with the group and puts a check mark next to the statement that best describes the group’s accomplishments. This is formative assessment of learning skills and would not contribute to the final mark.

 

Names of Group Members - ____________________________________________________________

 

Date of Conference - _____________________

 

Criteria

Needs Improvement

Satisfactory

Good

Excellent

Gathering of Information

·     information is focused, a variety of good quality resources explored

 

 

 

 

Group Progress Report

·     indicates group is well organized with equal distribution of work

 

 

 

 

Conference

·     student-directed, focused

 

 

 

 


Activity 1.2:  Health and Safety

Time:  5 hours

Description

Health and safety are integral parts of every activity in the tourism industry. As individuals formed in Catholic traditions, we are encouraged to ensure the health and safety of those around us as well as ourselves. If the standards for health and safety are not met, injury may result. Students identify health and safety standards for the tourism industry. They recognise the importance these standards have for the health and safety of any and all individuals that participates in tourism activities. Students also investigate and explain the impact these regulations have on the industry itself.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE7a - acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions.

Strand(s):  Impact and Consequences

Overall Expectations

ICV.03 - identify health and safety standards for the tourism industry.

Specific Expectations

IC2.01 - explain the impact of health and safety regulations to the tourism industry.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

Students should:

·     have collaborative/cooperative group skills to research health and safety issues;

·     have a basic knowledge of computer operations and Internet to research health and safety issues;

·     have critical thinking skills to determine the impact of health and safety acts and regulations on the tourism industry;

·     have effective verbal skills to participate in discussion/group work and presentation of findings .

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·     obtain copies of Health and Safety Acts and Regulations related to tourism, e.g., Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Food and Drug Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Food Premises Regulations, Public Health Act, Labour Standards Act, local by-laws;

·     make copies of Appendix 1.2.1;

·     arrange for time in the computer/resource lab;

·     develop a pencil-and-paper test on Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Using a handout, the teacher introduces students to various health and safety acts and regulations related to the tourism industry. (Appendix 1.2.1 – Health and Safety Acts and Regulations)

2.   Students:

·     search for articles, e.g., newspaper, magazines, Internet, dealing with health and/or safety issues in the tourism industry;

·     record personal experiences dealing with health and safety issues in the tourism industry;

·     identify the health and safety act and regulation that would oversee these issues.

·     Note how these issues were dealt with. Were there any repercussions? How were the repercussions dealt with?

3.   As a class, students share and discuss their findings.

4.   Using the articles, students determine the act(s) or regulation(s) that would apply to these situations.

5.   Students complete a pencil-and-paper test on the health and safety acts and regulations.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Categories

Written test on Heath and Safety Acts and Regulations

Marking scheme

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

Resources

·     Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

·     Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)

·     Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL)

·     Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO)

·     Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA)

Books

Armbruster, Gertrude and Karla Longree. Quantity Food Sanitation, 5th ed. Toronto, Canada: John Wiley and Sons, 1996. ISBN 0-471-5960-4

Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association. Sanitation Code for Canada’s Foodservice Industry. Toronto: Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association, 1998.

St. John Ambulance. First on the Scene: The Complete Guide to First Aid and CPR. Ottawa, Canada: Priory of Canada, 1998. ISBN 0-929006-89-5

Websites

Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO) – http://www.ecoo.org/mainmenu.html

Ontario Ministry of Education – http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/
Ministry site with up to date information and useful links

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – www.CCOHS.ca
Promoting safe and healthy work environments

Canadian Food Inspection Agency – www.cfia-acia.agr.ca/english/toc.html
The Agency’s mission is to provide safe food, consumer protection, and market access

Health Canada – www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/food.htm
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. A good source for information on food safety

Ontario Ministry of Labour – www.gov.on.ca/lab/main.htm
Information on Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) R50-1990 legislation, health and safety guidelines, preventing injury

Pollution Probe – www.pollutionprobe.org/
Pollution Probe is a Canadian charitable organization that defines environmental problems through research, promotes understanding through education, and presses for practical solutions through advocacy

St. John’s Ambulance Canada – www.sja.ca/english/content/new.html
First aid information, calendar of courses offered

Workers Health and Safety Centre – www.whsc.on.ca
Provides information on occupational health and safety legislation and issues


Appendix 1.2.1

Health and Safety Acts and Regulations

Note: The teacher develops chart using these headings prior to handing it to students.

 

Health and Safety Acts and Regulations

 

Name

Purpose

Content

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

 

 

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

 

 

Food and Drug Act

 

 

Health Protection and Promotion Act

 

 

Ontario Building Code

 

 

Occupational Health and Safety Act

 

 

Food Premises Regulations

 

 

Public Health Act

 

 

Local by-laws

 

 

Other acts, regulations, or by-laws relevant to the Tourism industry

 

 


Activity 1.3:  Education, Training, Career Opportunities

Time:  8 hours

Description

In the tourism industry, there is a variety of career opportunities. Being objective about one’s aptitude, skills, and personality can open the door to these opportunities. Students investigate the possible career opportunities and the education and training required for careers in the tourism industry. They identify trends in the industry and determine the impact they have on career opportunities. To determine whether they are suitable for a career in tourism, students complete a skill and interest questionnaire, as well as a tourism career questionnaire. Students complete a reflection paper examining their personal values, abilities, and aspirations influencing their life choices and opportunities.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE4g - examines and reflects on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities;

CGE5b - thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work.

Strand(s):  Impact and Consequences

Overall Expectations

ICV.04 - describe career opportunities in the tourism industry;

ICV.05 - identify the individual personality traits and skills that lend themselves to a career in tourism.

Specific Expectations

IC3.01 - identify available careers in the tourism industry and the education and training required for each;

IC3.02 - identify trends in the industry and their impact on job creations;

IC3.03 - determine whether their interests, skills, and attitudes suit a career in a tourism occupation;

IC3.04 - describe possible career paths in the tourism industry.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

Students should:

·     have collaborative/cooperative group skills to enable them to complete career investigation;

·     have a basic knowledge of computer operations and the Internet to research careers in tourism;

·     have critical thinking skills to analyse statistical information to determine trends and employment rate for a sector in tourism;

·     have effective verbal skills to participate in discussion/group work and presentation of findings;

·     have writing skills to complete note taking;

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·     prepare a Socratic lesson on job categories, responsibilities of each job category, training and education required for a career in tourism, and career path;

·     copy handout Career Opportunities in the Tourism Industry (Appendix 1.3.1);

·     arrange for time for student use of computer/resource lab to investigate careers in tourism, and to gather statistical data to identify trends and their impact on job creation;

·     determine when Job Fair/Career Day will occur in the school or community;

·     consult with the Student Services/Guidance Department on existing school-based career planning initiatives;

·     arrange access to the various occupational research software programs available in the school: Choices, Career Explorer, Career Gateway, and Mazemaster.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Teacher conducts a Socratic lesson to include:

·     a review of the eight sectors of the tourism industry;

·     job categories associated with careers in tourism (front line, supervisory, management, executive);

·     responsibilities associated with each job category;

·     types of training and education required to obtain a career in the tourism industry;

·     definition of career path.

2.   In small groups, students investigate one sector of the tourism industry for career opportunities. Findings are recorded on handout Career Opportunities in the Tourism Industry (Appendix 1.3.1). Each small group develops two or three career paths for their chosen sector.

3.   Groups share and discuss findings.

4.   In the same small groups, students participate in a Job Fair/Career Day in their school or community. Each group researches two or three careers associated with their previously chosen sector of the Tourism industry. Each career is to be investigated for the following information:

·     name;

·     description;

·     responsibilities;

·     education and/or training;

·     salaries;

·     location (e.g., where would an individual need to go to have a career as tour guide for white-water rafting or mountain climbing, or for a chef for a cruise line).

Each student designs a brochure for a career. A display is created for use at the Job Fair/Career Day. Students are encouraged to invite an individual who works in the career to be a guest speaker at the display on the day of the Job Fair/Career Day. (Note: students will need to complete some of this work on their own time.)

5.   Teacher/group conferencing occurs to assess progress. Students in the group complete Group Conference Rating Chart (see Appendix 1.1.2)

6.   Small groups present their work at the Job Fair/Career Day.

7.   Group members assess each other’s performance in the group (Assessment of Participation in Group Work (Learning Skills) – Appendix 1.3.2).

8.   In small groups, students complete a statistical analysis of one sector in the tourism industry (highs, lows, and plateau’s of the sector with corresponding years, employment in the sector with corresponding years). They identify trends in the industry and determine the impact they have on career opportunities. Access to the computer/resource lab and resource materials are made available for student use.

9.   Groups present their work as a graph(s) with accompanying explanation.

10.  The teacher administers aptitude and interest inventories that identify students’ possible career areas:

·     online programs, e.g., Career Gateway or The Edge

·     CD-delivered packages, e.g., Choices or Career Explorer

·     paper-based traditional inventories, e.g., Strong-Campbell Jackson Vocational Inventory or the Harrington-O’Shea Career Decision-Making System; available through the Guidance/Student Services Department.

11.  Students complete the inventories and summarize possible career areas of interest. These forms are assessed for completion only. (The teacher may wish to comment on each student’s forms and have a follow-up discussion on the skills they have, skills they need to develop, and how they will develop them.)

12.  The teacher administers a tourism career questionnaire, either developed by the teacher specifically for use in their school or one similar to the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC), Career Planning Guides, Tourism Questionnaire or the CD version, Tourism: An Interactive Guide to Tourism Careers.

13.  Using the aptitude and interest inventories and the tourism career questionnaire, students complete the reflection paper which examines the personal values, abilities, and aspirations influencing their life choices and opportunities.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Categories

Teacher/Group Conference

Group conference chart

Diagnostic Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication

Assessment of individual group member performance

Rating scale for individual participation in group work

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry

Graph presenting statistical information for trends and employment rate in one sector of Tourism

Anecdotal comments

Diagnostic Formative

Knowledge/Understanding
Communication

Present brochure and bulletin board display at Job Fair/Career Day

Presentation checklist

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication

Personal Reflection paper

Anecdotal comments

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry

Accommodations

·     For enrichment, students could create a multimedia presentation using presentation software for their Job Fair/Career Day presentation.

Resources

Human Resources

Student Services Department - computer programs to assist with career exploration and investigation of college and university programs.

Books

And Finally I Did Get a Job. Ontario: Ministry of Education and Training. Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 1998.

A Career in Tourism - You Decide How Far To Go. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, 1995. ISBN 1-8962-2991-3

Career Planning Guide. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, 1996.
ISBN 1-896229-51-4

Misener, J. and S. Butler. Exploring Your Horizons. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 1998. ISBN 0-0755-2864-9

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) Career Planning Guide. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council ISBN 1-896229-51-4

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) Entry Level Skills. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council ISBN 1-89622229-68-9

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) The Student’s Travel Map: A Guide to Tourism Careers, Education and Training. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, 2000.
ISBN 1-55304-335-9

Plawin, Paul. Careers for Travel Buffs and Other Restless Types. U.S.A.: NTC Publishing Group, 1992. ISBN: 0-8442-8127-1

The Edge. Ontario: Ministry of Education and Training. Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 1998.

Tourism: A World of Opportunity. Canada: Canadian Tourism Resource Council, 1997.
ISBN 1-5552-4702-1

Timmons, Veronica. A Guide to Canada’s Tourism Industry and It’s Careers, 4th ed. Vancouver, British Columbia: Getaway Publishing Inc. ISBN 0-9693-326-2-9

Software

Career Cruising. Licensed by the Ministry of Education from Anaca Technologies.

Tourism: An Interactive Guide to Tourism Careers. Canada: Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, 1997. ISBN 1-55247-021-0

Websites

Canadian Tourism Commission – Links to the hospitality and tourism industry across Canada
– www.canadatourism.com/

Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council – www.cthrc.ca
The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council is a national non-profit organization. It brings together tourism businesses, labour unions, associations, education/training providers, and the government to address the Tourism Industry’s human resource needs. Tourism education councils in each of the provinces and territories are founding partners and the delivery agents of human resource products and services for the Tourism Industry.

Career Explorer – www.cdn.cx.bridges.com/explorer/student.htm
This web site has self-assessments, interest inventories, a resume writing template, and career and post-secondary information.

Career Gateway – www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career/
This site provides a starting point for the exploration of many online career and employment-related options. It provides links to many career-based sites.

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) – www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/
This is the national site and home page. The home page has many options as well as links to related sites.

·     Work/Jobs, a listing of job and learning opportunities, work searches, etc.

·     Learning Opportunities, including self-assessment links (Career Match Up, Career Directions, Job Futures, The Edge – Youth Magazine), learning and training programs, and financial assistance programs.

Job Find 2000 – Youth employment information – www.jobfind2000.com

MazeMaster (Human Resources Development Canada) – This site offers a wide variety of links to employment opportunities. – www.mazemaster.com

Ontario College Application Centre – Information on college applications – www.ocas.on.ca/ocas/

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade – www.ontario-canada.com/
Click on the Ontario Ministry of Tourism link for a good source of resources available in Ontario.

Ontario Tourism Education Corporation – www.otec.org/
A not-for-profit partnership of business, labour, education and government committed to raising standards of service, increasing pride and professionalism, and growing a quality workforce. Good source for careers and links to similar organizations across Canada.

Ontario Universities Application Centre – www.ouac.on.ca/osca/
Information on university applications

The Edge – www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/career-carriere/edge/home.shtml
Online youth magazine with career information. Job Trek game is a good source for choosing a career. Excellent links to youth-related career sites.

TV Ontario (uChoose Program) – www.uchoose.tvo.org or http://www2.tvo.org/uchoose/eduprog/
A site to help choose the right college or university program. Complete listing of colleges and universities with links to related sites. Program, admission, and housing information.

What it takes to work in Tourism and Hospitality – http://www.whatworksonline.com/core/tourhosp.html

Hospitality Net – http://www.hospitalitynet.nl/
The Internet resource for the global hospitality industry

Quintessential Careers – http://www.quintcareers.com/hospitality_jobs.html
Job search in hospitality and tourism with specified salary

Hospitality and Tourism Resources (print and video)
– http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/iru/bibs/paa/tourism

Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO) – http://www.ecoo.org/mainmenu.html
Resources for teachers and links to other educational sites

Educational Network of Ontario (ENO) – http://www.enoreo.on.ca/
Resources for teachers and links to other educational sites

National Restaurant Association – http://www.restaurant.org/careers/education/cfm
Site contains information on what’s happening in the industry, careers, and education.

Canada Tourism – www.canadatourism.com
Information about tourism in Canada, including topics such as sustainable development.

Young Canada Works – Youth employment information – www.pch.gc.ca

Youth Resource Network of Canada – www.youth.gc.ca/jobopps/summer_e.shtml
– Youth employment information


Appendix 1.3.1

Career Opportunities in the Tourism Industry

 

Sector - ____________________________________________

 

Job Category

Careers

Education and Training

Front Line

1.
2.
3.

1.
2.
3.

Supervisory

1.
2.
3.

1.
2.
3.

Management

1.
2.
3.

1.
2.
3.

Executive

1.
2.
3.

1.
2.
3.

 


Appendix 1.3.2

Assessment of Participation in Group Work (Learning Skills)

 

It will not contribute to the final mark.

 

Title of Activity - ___________________________________                        Date - ________________

 

Student Name - __________________________________

 

Criteria

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Shares and expresses ideas in cooperative manner in group

- shares and expresses ideas with limited cooperation

- shares and expresses ideas with moderate cooperation

- shares and expresses ideas with considerable cooperation

- shares and expresses ideas with a high degree of cooperation

Respects others’ opinions in group

- rarely respects others’ opinions

- respects others’ opinions occasionally

- respects others’ opinions most of the time

- respects others’ opinions effectively most or all of the time

Stays on task in group

- stays on task with limited effectiveness

- stays on task with moderate effectiveness

- stays on task with considerable effectiveness

- stays on task with a high degree of effectiveness

Listens actively in group

- rarely listens actively

- listens actively some of the time

- listens actively most of the time

- listens actively all of the time

Helps to establish group goals

- rarely helps to establish goals

- helps to establish some group goals

- helps to establish most group goals

- helps to establish group goals all of the time

 

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