A SaP engagement in experiential learning daily debriefs
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Students as Partners, Experiential Learning, Reflexive Questions, Daily Debriefs, Co-CreationAbstract
This co-authored case study shares student perspectives on the relationship between daily debriefs and their experiential learning during a 5-day regenerative tourism field study. The pedagogical goal of this partnership was to offer five MA in Tourism Management students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, attributes and appreciation of a regenerative tourism experience. The findings of this case study illustrate the value of experiencing an embodied and holistic tour that was regenerative in design. Furthermore, the daily debrief activity was used as one example of how a holistic regenerative tour informed a transformative mindset for all.
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