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Understanding Cultural Perspectives in Tourism: Devils Tower National Monument Controversy

This project explores differing cultural perspectives related to the use of tourism and recreation resources at Devils Tower National Monument. Students analyze the issue, play different stakeholder roles, and propose conflict resolution recommendations. Through collaborative learning and research, they gain a deeper understanding of cross-cultural differences in individual and group behaviors.

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Understanding Cultural Perspectives in Tourism: Devils Tower National Monument Controversy

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  1. pICT 2006 Faculty Fellowship:Project Implementation Vinod Sasidharan Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

  2. Course Information • REC 404: Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Tourism • Concepts, definitions, and measures of essential cultural components of tourism. Integrated view of interrelated socio-cultural tourism issues with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures • GE, Explorations, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cultural Diversity Course

  3. Technological Innovation • WebQuest • Close Encounters at Mato Tipila • Purpose • Understand differing cultural perspectives of real-life conflicts in relation to the use of tourism and recreation resources • Based on current controversy surrounding the use of a National Monument, i.e., Devils Tower National Monument (or Mato Tipila), Wyoming

  4. Learning Activities • In-class and out-of-class group-work • Cooperative/jigsaw learning • In-class and out-of-class teamwork • Locating, gathering, distributing, and evaluating electronic and print information sources • Group/team engagement using BlackBoard • On-line assignments • Discussions and data-sharing • Collaborative writing • Conflict resolution recommendations • Final paper • Group/team presentation of findings

  5. Student Role • Groups of 5 members each • Each student plays role of one of five stakeholders • Five stakeholders • Native American resident • Euro-American resident • Rock-climber/tourist • Federal employee (National Park Service) • Special interest representative (e.g., Sierra Club) • Analyse problem by applying cross-cultural concepts • Joint recommendation regarding possible solutions

  6. Instructor Role • Provide collection of reference materials within WebQuest • Journal articles, books, case laws, websites,videos, print- and non-print-media • On-line and print media • Provide WebQuest consultations • Evaluate student deliverables and presentation using rubric

  7. Learning Outcomes • Synthesize concepts relating to cross-cultural behavior through group work • Simulate and interpret cultural differences through role-play • Generate and summarize understanding of cross-cultural differences in individual/group behaviors • Contextualize and validate cross-cultural differences in individual/group behaviors

  8. Benefits of WebQuest • Supports a problem-based learning paradigm • Facilitates scaffolding of activities • jigsaw learning • role-playing • on-line collaboration • Serves as platform for incorporating communication technology

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