Author(s)

Liu Jingjia ¹, Li Tao ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Culture and Tourism, Yunnan Open University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101,China
² Institute of Open Education, Yunnan Open University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650101, China

Corresponding Author

Liu Jingjia

ABSTRACT

This research aims to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of the construction, implementation, and outcomes of the "Ecotourism" course in higher vocational education. It begins by outlining the background and design philosophy of the "Ecotourism" online course, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing students' ecological literacy, cultivating sustainable development concepts, and advancing the construction of ecological civilization. The research then details the course development process, including the design of teaching content, course characteristics, and the allocation of teaching resources. Building on this, the research offers an in-depth evaluation of the course's effectiveness, demonstrating notable achievements in the establishment of the "one core, three chains" course development ecological framework, the student-centered "three stages, five steps" teaching model, and the creation of an integrated social service team that combines industry, academia, research, and application. In conclusion, the research reflects on the lessons learned during the course's development and presents recommendations for future improvements, aiming to provide valuable insights for the continued development and enhancement of the "Ecotourism" online course.

KEYWORDS

Higher Vocational Education, Ecotourism, Curriculum Development, Implementation, Teaching Methods, Outcomes

CITE THIS PAPER

Liu Jingjia, Li Tao, The Design and Practical Research of the "One Core, Three Chains, Three Stages, and Five Levels" Model for the Ecotourism Online Course. Advances in Vocational and Technical Education (2024) Vol. 6: 39-46. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/avte.2024.060606.

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