A Hybrid Use of Soft Systems Methodology for Developing a Framework of Evidence-Based Teaching for Hospitality and Tourism Instructors in Vietnam

Thanh-Thao Luong (), Huynh Van-Nam and Eunyoung Kim
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Thanh-Thao Luong: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Huynh Van-Nam: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Eunyoung Kim: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Systemic Practice and Action Research, 2023, vol. 36, issue 2, No 5, 274 pages

Abstract: Abstract This paper adopts the hybrid use of soft systems methodology (SSM) as a process of inquiry into understanding the lack of a framework for evidence-based teaching (EBT) in hospitality and tourism education in Vietnam. By combining SSM techniques with interview data, we also develop an EBT framework for the hospitality and tourism profession. The proposed framework addresses three essential sources of evidence for teaching: (1) research-based professional and pedagogical methods, (2) industry-based materials to ensure education-industry linkage, and (3) instructors’ knowledge, experience and assumptions about their teaching roles in the classroom. This conceptual framework can be used as a guideline for conducting relevant curriculum renewal and pedagogical reforms in hospitality and tourism institutions in Vietnam.

Keywords: Evidence-based teaching (EBT); Soft systems methodology (SSM); SSM applications; Inquiry process; Stakeholders; Hospitality and tourism education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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