IMPORTANCE OF CRITICAL CONSTRUCTIVISM STUDY ENVIRONMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCES OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS
Journal: Problems of Education in the 21st Century (Vol.7, No. 1)Publication Date: 2008-06-30
Authors : Iveta Balode;
Page : 9-14
Keywords : life-long learning; sustainability; learning skills; personality;
Abstract
Introduction. The article deals with the issue of the organization of hospitality management studies in the critical constructivism environment from the viewpoint of student learning and development of professional competences. Goal. By comparing the study environment, to offer a conception of critical constructivism, which brings into the centre of educational development a personality who is motivated to obtain life-long education. Methodology of Research. In the article, analysis of pedagogic literature is used, a pedagogic research including questioning of students has been carried out in the Information Systems Management Institute, as well as comparison and observation of the pedagogic process has been provided. Results of Research. The methodological foundations of the critical constructivism study process have been outlined, and suggestions for the improvement of the hospitality management study environment have been provided. Conclusions. It is necessary to improve the study environment, paying more attention to the organization of studies oriented to an individual in the context of life-long learning.
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