As an important component of ecotourism, it is imperative to investigate students＇ constructions of biodiversity-related concepts such as classification and variation in living things and ecosystem elements, identify...As an important component of ecotourism, it is imperative to investigate students＇ constructions of biodiversity-related concepts such as classification and variation in living things and ecosystem elements, identify the conceptual framework of biodiversity in relation to ecotourism, and determine its educational implications. The study population consisted of 13 students enrolled in ecotourism class section hotel AH （HAH） for first term, school year 2010-2011. Questionnaires were administered and focus-group discussions were conducted. Students＇ constructions of biodiversity concepts were determined using modified Conceptual Understanding of the Living Things and Classification （CULC） test. The conceptual framework of biodiversity in relation to ecotourism was investigated using a free word association test. Results were presented and discussed through qualifying themes in biology and biodiversity. Although biodiversity is a multidimensional concept, the questions focused only on ecosystem and species diversity. Analysis of the free association test demonstrated that participants have a very basic and incomplete conceptual understanding of biodiversity in the context of sustainable development and ecotourism. This study may lead to the review and improvement of ecotourism and ecology courses at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde （DLS-CSB）.展开更多
Many ecological problems have been exposed in rural tourism planning and they are increasingly serious. This paper proposes that tourist destinations should be combined with local natural tourism resources under the p...Many ecological problems have been exposed in rural tourism planning and they are increasingly serious. This paper proposes that tourist destinations should be combined with local natural tourism resources under the policy support of the government to give full play to the local tourism advantages and for comprehensive rational development by carrying out ecological concepts all the time.展开更多
文摘As an important component of ecotourism, it is imperative to investigate students＇ constructions of biodiversity-related concepts such as classification and variation in living things and ecosystem elements, identify the conceptual framework of biodiversity in relation to ecotourism, and determine its educational implications. The study population consisted of 13 students enrolled in ecotourism class section hotel AH （HAH） for first term, school year 2010-2011. Questionnaires were administered and focus-group discussions were conducted. Students＇ constructions of biodiversity concepts were determined using modified Conceptual Understanding of the Living Things and Classification （CULC） test. The conceptual framework of biodiversity in relation to ecotourism was investigated using a free word association test. Results were presented and discussed through qualifying themes in biology and biodiversity. Although biodiversity is a multidimensional concept, the questions focused only on ecosystem and species diversity. Analysis of the free association test demonstrated that participants have a very basic and incomplete conceptual understanding of biodiversity in the context of sustainable development and ecotourism. This study may lead to the review and improvement of ecotourism and ecology courses at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde （DLS-CSB）.
文摘Many ecological problems have been exposed in rural tourism planning and they are increasingly serious. This paper proposes that tourist destinations should be combined with local natural tourism resources under the policy support of the government to give full play to the local tourism advantages and for comprehensive rational development by carrying out ecological concepts all the time.
