Research-based learning (RBL): Added-value in tourism education

Freddy Espinoza-Figueroa; Dominique Vanneste; Byron Alvarado-Vanegas; Karina Farfán-Pacheco; Santiago Rodriguez-Giron

doi:10.1016/j.jhlste.2021.100312

Research-based learning (RBL): Added-value in tourism education

Freddy Espinoza-Figueroa (First Author)
, Dominique Vanneste
, Byron Alvarado-Vanegas
, Karina Farfán-Pacheco
, Santiago Rodriguez-Giron (Last Author)

PREIT-tour
PREIT-tour
KU Leuven
Destinfinit the Travel Social Network

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to explore perceptions of the research-based learning (RBL) approach as an added value in tourism education. This research used a qualitative approach with an exploratory scope through three focus groups of eight tourism students who are part of the project: “Fostering a platform for research-based education to support sustainable development through Tourism in the Cajas Massif Biosphere Area (CMBA)”, in Southern Ecuador. The study shows that a research-based learning approach can be more successful than traditional approaches to link theory and practice, using real study cases and problems in the territory.

Original language	English
Article number	100312
Journal	Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education
Volume	28
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2021.100312
State	Published - Jun 2021

UN SDGs

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

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Research-based learning (RBL)
Student's perceptions
Tourism education

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Research-based learning (RBL): Added-value in tourism education

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