Going Beyond the Classroom in Education for Sustainability: Partnering with Non-Governmental Organizations and Private Sector in a Project Management Course

Burcin Hatipoglu

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Going Beyond the Classroom in Education for Sustainability: Partnering with Non-Governmental Organizations and Private Sector in a Project Management Course

Burcin Hatipoglu
Bogaziçi University, Dept. of Tourism Administration, Turkey

Volume 15 Special Issue: 2018, pp. 71-96: ABSTRACT

This case study presents an alternative educational methodology in a sustainability-based course for tourism management projects. The course is designed to overcome some of the difficulties of teaching responsible management in the classroom setting. By extending learning beyond the classroom and partnering with stakeholders, the course aims to integrate practical knowledge and skills development in students. The case details the learner-centred approach used in classroom teaching, faculty-led and student-led field studies. Adopting a systems approach, results are evaluated for the multiple stakeholders of the course. This educational methodology will be helpful to curriculum developers and educators who wish to integrate collaborative learning experiences or place-based education into their courses or curriculum. Lessons learned during the planning and implementation of the course will lead further research in developing similar courses in responsible management.