Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access

Abstract

Applying Action-Oriented Learning Approach on Campus Practicum

Chi-Yeh Yung, Te-Yi Chang and Chin-Lung Hsieh

The purpose of this study is to discuss how Action-Oriented Learning (AOL) approach could be applied on campus practicum of Hotel Management Major in University. The practicum was designed to meet the needs of hotel industry by following the principles of AOL. This study helps the lecturers to understand the steps of helping students to polish their service skills and develop service abilities in groups. Firstly, through literature review to identify prompt indicators applied by AOL. Secondly, the indicators are summarized as “Lecturers’ Actions”, “Practicum and Members Arrangements” and “Expected Results of Students” after interviews with experts. Research results applied AOL on campus practicum of the hotel management major of NKUHT, which provides a reference of practical teaching for the hospitality education.