ASSESSMENT TASK 2: Seminar Presentation Aligned course & subject learning outcomes Subject Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5 Group or individual Group Weighting / Length 20% Due date During Tutorials in Weeks 7, 8 & 9 ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION The seminar presentations will be done in groups (depending on numbers in the class, there may be some variation in group size). Groups will prepare and present a 15-20 minute class presentation about managing the impacts of tourism and lead subsequent class discussion for an additional 5-10 minutes. Topic selection and/or allocation will occur in class. Some variation of topics and timing may be necessary. Groups should work collaboratively to research the academic tourism literature and industry or government reports on the impacts of tourism. Refer to legislation, minimal impact guidelines and visitor codes of conduct, management plans, environmental audits, eco-certification or other measures for controlling the impacts of tourism. Suggest practical ways in which the impacts of tourism could be reduced to sustainable levels. As part of the assessment you will need to provide: (i) printed copies of your PowerPoint slides (these will also facilitate feedback to you about your presentation); and (ii) prepare a 500 word (2 page maximum) summary of the main points of your seminar including (iii) a list of key references. Seminar Topics 1. Discuss the evidence that tourism contributes directly to the management and protection of National Parks and other protected areas. Are there examples of "good" tourism which has been environmentally sensitive and contributed to the preservation of biological diversity? 2. Many managers of protected areas throughout the world see tourism as the number one threat. Try to explain why this might be and review the evidence for this view. 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of inviting private enterprise (in the form of tourism operators perhaps) to help run our National Parks? 4. Discuss the lessons that may be learned from the history of large-scale Queensland marine/coastal tourism developments such as Port Hinchinbrook/Oyster Point and Nelly Bay Harbour/Magnetic Keys. 5. Review Aboriginal involvement in joint park management and tourism. How is Aboriginal culture shared with park visitors? Do Aboriginal people benefit from park tourism or not? 6. Are there any special characteristics that should be taken into account when planning and managing tourism in developing countries? Include in your arguments the full range of socio-cultural, environmental and economic elements. 7. Discuss ways of managing the environmental impacts of recreational tourist activities in marine parks (e.g. snorkelling, diving, reef walking, boating, coral cays, fish feeding, or pontoons). 8. What are the particular problems and concerns in managing tourism on islands? Include examples of coral cays such as Green Island, Heron Island and/or Michaelmas Cay. Team Conflict & Disbandment: The ability to “lead, manage & contribute effectively to teams” is a key JCU Generic skill and an important skill sought by employers. Working in teams, under proper conditions, encourages peer learning and peer support. Sometimes members of a team will not contribute equally to the task, resulting in some students carrying more than their fair share of the load or team effort. On other occasions team members have left the subject. Should you have conflict in your team it is important to advise the lecturer as soon as possible. If you have not met with all of your team members by Week 5 - then you should alert your lecturer. The lecturer will retain the right (after hearing claims from students) to decide when a group should be disbanded. In exceptional circumstances, individual assessment options are available to students, but only after a concerted effort has been made to work with other team members. College of Business, Law & Governance TO5002:03 Introduction to Tourism and the Environment Page 12 [Insert Subject Code] ASSESSMENT TASK 2: CRITERIA SHEET TO5002:03 SEMINAR ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK SHEET NAMES WORKSHOP SESSION WEEK/TOPIC CRITERIA COMMENTS Research content (40%) (1) Printed copies of Powerpoint slides supplied? Topic clearly defined Comprehensiveness/coverage of topic Use of evidence to support arguments Use of appropriate examples Showing thoughtful and critical analysis (2) List of key references in Class Handout? Quantity/evidence of research Appropriateness/quality of sources Logic of arguments (20%) Well argued Logically organised Balanced treatment Background/context (10%) Introduction Context for topic Presentation – speaking (10%) Clarity Pace Projection Connection with audience Time Presentation - technical (10%) (3) Summary (2 pp. max.) for Handout to Class? Powerpoint (e.g. design, font size, pictures, etc.) Other (e.g. use of OHP, whiteboard, charts, etc.) Questions (10%) Ability to understand and respond Leadership of discussion Additional Comments Lecturer Overall Mark College of Business, Law & Governance TO5002:03 Introduction to Tourism and the Environment Page 13 [Insert Subject Code] A