Evolving learning patterns among international hospitality students

Duffy, T., Jost, M. and Rimmer, R. (2018) Evolving learning patterns among international hospitality students. International Hospitality and Tourism Student Journal,

Abstract

The purpose in this research is to study how approaches to learning evolve among different cultural groups taking an accelerated degree in hospitality. A learning-approaches survey was used to gather data twice over a semester of study. Latent constructs were extracted and how they differ by cultural grouping was assessed. A model was estimated of how culture and initial learning approach influence later learning. Time management is important over a semester, while being organised declines in importance and students move from a broad form of deep learning to a much narrower and detail-oriented form. Over a semester of accelerated study, the form of deep learning and strategic objectives are linked implying students are in conflict over time management and deep learning. This emerges irrespective of cultural background. The implications are far-reaching as accelerated programmes at both higher-degree and undergraduate levels operate in many countries in business-related disciplines. Recommendations for educators are that students be assisted to: sustain systematic approaches to time management; and flexibly apply the most relevant forms of deep learning to the environments in which they study.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: No
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Rimmer, Professor Russell
• Authors: Duffy, T., Jost, M., and Rimmer, R.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: International Hospitality and Tourism Student Journal