REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Human Dimensions of the Environment (HUMDI)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject deals with the theory, practice and management of guiding for ecotourism, adventure tourism and related recreation activities that occur in national parks, cultural sites and other recreation/protected areas and commercial operations. It builds on existing knowledge about the role of interpretation in park management and ecotourism to focus on personal heritage and environmental interpretation techniques and interpersonal communication.The subject contains a total estimated workload of 150 hours.

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Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Distance	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: REC302

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Students who have completed REC301 or REC400 cannot enrol in REC302

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to:

demonstrate their theoretical and practical knowledge and experience to develop their interpretive skills as a guide
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in planning, implementation and evaluation of developing a tour
describe and appreciate the diverse roles and qualities of an interpretive guide
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in planning, implementation and evaluation of guided interpretive programs and
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of accreditation and licensing issues.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Introduction to Interpretive Guiding
1. Topic1: Introduction
2. Topic 2: What do Guides do?
Planning in interpretive guiding
1. Topic 1: Introduction
2. Topic 2: Planning the pre-trip experience
3. Topic 3: Planning an interpretive activity
Leadership in Interpretive guiding
1. Topic 1: Introduction
2. Topic 2: The role of organiser
3. Topic 3: The role of group leader
4. Topic 4: The role of motivator
Module 4: The mediator role
1. Topic 1: The role of the educator
2. Topic 2: The role of the interpreter
3. Topic 3: The role of entertainer
Module 5: Management and administration
1. Topic 1: Business ethics
2. Topic 2: Programming
3. Topic 3: Funding/pricing
4. Topic 4: Human resource issues
5. Topic 5: Monitoring and evaluation
Module 6: Licensing and accreditation
1. Topic 1: Introduction
2. Topic 2: Codes of Practice
3. Topic 3: Accreditation
4. Topic 4: Licensing

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