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Presentation Notes End of Course Project Options – Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

End of Course Project Options

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Principles of Hospitality

and Tourism

End of Course Project

Options

All students in this class will be required to complete an END OF COURSE PROJECT. This slide presentation will provide you with a variety of project options.




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Critical Thinking

Disciplined thinking that is clear, rational,

open minded and based on evidence

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Teacher note: The next slides will reflect the lesson terms and definitions found in the lesson Word Wall. Has anyone ever heard the term critical thinking? Phrase the definition in your own words. Have students give examples of when critical thinking would be necessary.




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Cumulative

Formed by the addition of new material of

the same kind, integrating, summing up


Your END OF COURSE project will be cumulative. What does that mean?




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Essential

Absolutely necessary


What information did you learn in this course that you would consider ESSENTIAL?




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Problem Solving

Overcoming obstacles and finding a solution

that best resolves an issue


When do we use problem solving skills? Why is it important to be able to find solutions or solve problems on our own?




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Project Based Learning

Instructional approach built upon authentic

learning activities that engage student

interest and motivation





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Recommended

Worthy of acceptance





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TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (TEKS)

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism




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TEKS: Rule-Text Format

(3) The student identifies the importance of a well-written business plan. The student is expected to:

(A) categorize a business plan and the need for a well-orchestrated business plan;

(B) research business plan outlines, resources, and templates using web search engines;

(C) explain a marketing plan, including price competition, non-price competition, market analysis, competition, marketing research, market segmentation, demographics, and sales forecasting;

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(1) The student applies academic skills for the hospitality and tourism

industry. The student is expected to:

(A) write effectively using standard English and

correct grammar;

(B) comprehend a variety of texts;

(C) create and proofread appropriate

professional documents;

(D) calculate correctly using numerical concepts

such as percentages and reasonable estimations; and

(E) infer how scientific principles are used in the

hospitality and tourism industry.





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(2) The student uses verbal and nonverbal communication

to provide a positive experience for guests and employees.

The student is expected to:

(A) develop and analyze formal and informal

presentations; and

(B) practice customer service skills.





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(3) The student demonstrates an understanding that personal

success depends on personal effort. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate a proactive understanding of

self-responsibility and self-management;

(B) explain the characteristics of personal values

and principles;

(C) display positive attitudes and good work habits; and

(D) develop strategies for achieving accuracy and

organizational skills.





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(4) The student develops principles in time

management, decision making, and prioritizing. The

student is expected to:

(A) apply effective practices for managing time

and energy;

(B) analyze the importance of balancing a

career, family, and leisure activities;

(C) analyze the various steps in the decision-

making process; and

(D) work independently.





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(5) The student researches, analyzes, and explores lifestyle and

career goals. The student is expected to:

(A) prioritize career goals and ways to achieve

those goals in the hospitality and tourism industry;

(B) compare and contrast education or training

needed for careers in the hospitality and tourism

industry;

(C) examine related community service

opportunities; and

(D) create a career portfolio.





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(6) The student uses technology to gather

information. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate and operate computer

applications to perform workplace tasks;

(B) examine types of computerized systems

used to manage operations and guest services

in the hospitality and tourism industry; and

(C) evaluate information sources for the

hospitality and tourism industry.





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(7) The student demonstrates leadership, citizenship, and

teamwork skills required for success. The student is expected to:

(A) develop team-building skills;

(B) develop decision-making and problem-

solving skills;

(C) conduct and participate in meetings to

accomplish tasks;

(D) determine leadership and teamwork qualities

in creating a pleasant working atmosphere; and

(E) participate in community service activities.





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(8) The student explains how employees, guests, and property are

protected to minimize losses or liabilities in the hospitality and

tourism industry. The student is expected to:

(A) determine job safety and security;

(B) implement the basics of sanitation;

(C) understand and demonstrate procedures for

cleaning, sanitizing, and storing equipment and

tools; and

(D) determine how environmental issues such as

recycling and saving energy affect the hospitality and

tourism industry.





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(9) The student explores and explains the roles within each

department of the hospitality and tourism industry. The

student is expected to:

(A) examine the duties and responsibilities

required within operational departments; and

(B) research the job qualifications for various

positions to facilitate selection of career choices.





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(10) The student demonstrates research skills applicable to the

hospitality and tourism industry. The student is expected to:

(A) develop technical vocabulary to enhance customer

service;

(B) use travel information to design a customized

product for travelers;

(C) examine elements of a dining experience expected to

satisfy guests at varied facilities such as a boardwalk

vendor, cruise ship, chain restaurant, and five-star dining

facility; and

(D) identify local and regional tourism issues.





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(11) The student understands the importance of customer

service. The student is expected to:

(A) determine ways to provide quality customer

service;

(B) analyze how guests are affected by employee

attitude, appearance, and actions;

(C) plan a cost effective trip or itinerary to

meet customer needs; and

(D) examine different types of food service.





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Distribute End of Course Project Options Map. Inform students that they will be viewing several End of Course Project Options, but will only be required to complete one project before the end of the school year.




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A Week in the Life of ……..

• A travel guide

• A customer service representative

• Create a scenario for a fictitious ___________

lifestyle: marital status, number of children,

employment

• Create a 24 hour log for seven days

• Document and account for all 168 hours


Brainstorm other careers and lifestyle specifics.




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Develop a Comprehensive/

End of Course Test

• Criteria: must equal 100 points and cover material from the entire

course.

• 10 T/F questions

• 10 fill in the blank questions

• 10 multiple choice questions

• 10 short answer questions

• 1 essay question

• Include test key


Determine criteria - test must be typed, formatted and ORIGINAL questions.




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Series of Video Clips/Documentary

• Select a topic - general or topic specific

focus on careers

technical skills

safety issues

• Video tape segments

• Create a documentary


What are some careers in this cluster? What are some technical skills that we’ve learned?




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Interview Documentary

• Select a topic

• Develop a series of interview questions

• Video tape interviews

• Create a multimedia documentary


Determine project criteria such number of individuals to interview and length of documentary. Students can discuss script and sample interview questions.




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Diary/Journal Entries

• Two week detailed Diary or Journal Entries from

the viewpoint of a…

• principles of hospitality and tourism student

• principles of hospitality and tourism instructor

• travel guide


Have students brainstorm ideas for this project.




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Web Page/Newsletter

Develop a Web Page or Newsletter

Template with examples, for this class.


Make sure to follow district/campus technology guidelines.




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Database of……

• Develop a database of ……….

local agencies and organizations

potential guest speakers

student volunteer opportunities


Have students brainstorm format and criteria for this project. Example: agency name, address, phone number, services provided, contact information….




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Entrepreneurship Project/Extensive

Business Plan

• Investigate business plan formats

• Develop a business plan for owning your own travel business

• If you began an entrepreneurship project earlier this year, expand the existing business plan with added details

• See FCCLA Star Event http://www.fcclainc.org/assets/files/star/entrepreneurship.pdf

• See SkillsUSA Event http://rolla.k12.mo.us/fileadmin/rpsweb/home/RTIRTC/SkillsUSA_Tech_Standards_-_Skills/Occupationally_Related/Entrepreneurship.pdf


Entrepreneurship Project /Extensive Business Plan




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Multimedia Collection of Quotes

• Research and compile a collection of

quotes and their authors

• Must relate to each student expectation

for this course


Have students brainstorm technology and presentation format of this project. What would this project look like? Where would you find quotes?




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Service Learning Project

• Develop a Service Learning Project along

with a Service-Learning Project Evaluation

• Emphasize our course TEKS

• For additional information on service

learning see:

http://www.servicelearningtexas.org


Teacher note: Student ideas may be carried out the following school year.




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Course Time Capsule

• To be opened by next year’s (semester’s) new students

• Include “Artifacts” that reflect the course TEKS/contents of

the course.

• photos

• favorite class projects

• course syllabus

• Written log and justification for each included items


What are some other “artifacts” that can be included? What resources can be used to create the time capsule?




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Student Memory Book

• Scrap book of the semester/year course

• May include:

• course TEKS

• favorite activities/lessons/pictures

• course likes and dislikes

• classmate autographs/comments

• suggestions for improving the presentation of course content

• Personal reflection on what you learned from this course

• How you plan to use the information now and in the future


What other items could be included in this memory book?




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School-to-Work Project

• Determine the correlation between the course

TEKS and preparing for the real world of work in

this career field

• explore one career field

• explore a variety of career fields

• format can vary- story board, multi-media

• may include interviews or video clips


This could even include a job shadowing or internship/training experience.




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Student as Researcher

• Conduct research on a topic, information or questions of

personal interest related to the course TEKS

• Include a five+ page typed paper with cited resources and

references.

• Check with English teacher for suggested style - APA,

MLA





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Career College Readiness Resource Kit

• Select a career

• Determine degree

• degree plans

• specialized certifications

• Investigate colleges/universities

• Applications

• Entrance exam fees

• Personal goals/timelines


Project format can vary.




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Other Project Option Ideas?


Allow students to generate additional project options that are not on this slide presentation.




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Are there any questions?




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References and Resources

Websites:

• AchieveTexas

A college and career initiative designed to help students (and their parents)

make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the

21st century should combine rigorous academics and relevant career

education.

http://www.achievetexas.org/in

• Texas Education Agency

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The mission of the Texas Education

Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet

the educational needs of all students.

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter130/index.html


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