How is COVID -19 situation impacting teaching and learning in Hospitality education? What are some of the impacts and challenges facing Hospitality students during the pandemic? What strategies can be adopted by students to capitalize on their learning during the pandemic.

1. THE HOSPITALITY TUTOR
with
ANDREW PENNINGTON (MA Hosp, PGCE, TESOL)
Author/Co author
of 6 Hospitality
textbooks
The Corona Crisis
(COVD-19) : Issues
and Strategies for
Hospitality Students

2. This Video
Presentation
Will Cover:
• How is COVID -19 situation impacting
teaching and learning in Hospitality
education?
• What are some of the impacts and
challenges facing Hospitality students
during the pandemic?
• What strategies can be adopted by
students to capitalize on their learning
during the pandemic.

3. Coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) is
an infectious
disease caused by
severe acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2).

4. Response to COVID-19
• The COVID-19 situation resulted in
major impacts on individuals and the
society globally. As a result, Hospitality
educational institutions were forced to
respond and adjust the way they deliver
their teaching.
• In most cases this has meant a rapid
shift to online delivery of modules.

5. Institutions in recent years have identified a need
to provide more flexible learning to meet the
needs of todays students. This has been varied
with some institutions going 100% online and
others a more blended approach. That said, this
rapid change and adjustment to 100% online has
no doubt been a challenging time for many
lecturers and institutions.

6. Could institutions have been better
prepared?
PREPAREDNESS CRISIS PLANNING RISK ASSESSMENT

7. The majority of organizations carry out planning
but a pandemic of this size and intensity is
unprecedented.
Qs
Can organizations really plan for such events?
Will this change the way organizations plan in the
future?

8. Potential Impacts for Students in Hospitality Education
during COVID-19.
1. PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM FTF
TO ONLINE LEARNING
2. ISOLATION AND BOREDOM 3. LACK OF EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES.(INTERNSHIPS, PT &
FULL TIME)

9. Shift To Online Learning
• A major change for many
faculty members and
institutions.

10. Challenges in Online
Teaching
• Many older teachers face challenges
adapting from face to face teaching to
online. Less tech savvy.
• Rapid upskilling for teachers is often
required in IT and teaching software
• To ensure learning is effective and
enjoyable students nowadays require
high quality learning materials.

11. Teachers also have the additional challenge to create materials
to accommodate a wide range of learning styles.
What type of
learner are you?

12. Hospitality practical
modules normally
delivered in a simulated
practical environment
require particular
innovation by teachers to
achieve the desired
learning outcomes

13. Additional challenges for
teachers
• Getting students to
attend, participate and
submit on time.
• Ensuring students
demonstrate the same
level of
professionalism as in a
face to face
environment.

14. Tips to help students
Develop a Study Schedule to ensure work
is carried out and deadlines are met.
Work smartly minimizing interruptions and
online distractions.
As a Hospitality students always aim to
portray a professional image and approach
in both visual and written online
communication.

15. With remote work increasing the skills learnt in online learning
will become a valuable requirement for employers in the
future.

16. 2. Boredom & Isolation
Students can
capitalize on
increased time
availability and
situation.

17. Reflect on Current
Performance
Create learning
goals to close
learning gaps
Opportunity to
spend more time
and research on
assessments
Practise and
Research Practical
Skills at home
wherever possible
Consider doing
Additional Online
Courses
Research
Hospitality -
Trends, Issues,
Brands
Innovate & Create
& Move Forward
as an Individual
Degree Students –
Analyse, Question
and Critically
Appraise Situation

18. Get feedback from
tutors and peers on
performance.

19. Where do
you fit into
this
spectrum?

20. That said
Additional support during online learning and isolation should provided
to groups such as:
• International student (away from home)
• Freshers
• Students with learning disabilities
• Vulnerable students
• *Students facing particular challenges should contact their institution.

21. 3. Student
Employment
Concerns
• Changes in industry
resourcing has created
concerns for students to
secure:
• Part time employment
• Internships
• Full time employment post
graduation

22. Some recommendations..
• Students to create a LinkedIn Profile to
research and connect with potential
future employers
• Consider further study – BA, MA
• Complete other online courses
• Consider Voluntary Work – looks great on
a CV!
• Consider other industries for employment
where the skills acquired on your course
can be used. i.e. Tourism, Airlines & Retail

23. Some Final Qs for Hospitality Learners
• What challenges have I had in relation to my learning during coronavirus?
• To what extent have I improved as a student during this process?
• Have I Performed better or worse in an online environment and if so, why?
• If I were to be faced with a similar situation again, what would I do differently?
• How can I apply skills learnt during this situation to my future studies and
subsequent career?

24. Thank You……

25. THE HOSPITALITY TUTOR
with
ANDREW PENNINGTON (MA Hosp, PGCE, TESOL)
Author/Co author
of 6 Hospitality
textbooks
Contact me:
hospitalitytutor@gmail.com
Available for:
• 1-1 online tutorials
• Guest Lecturing
• Hospitality Training
• Consulting

26. References
• https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2016/09/college-whether-college-maybe-feds-can-help/pc-
student-thinking-2/
• https://www.advantagelearningcenter.com/college-preparation/learning-styles/
• http://amalfm.com/reflective-cpd-cycle/
• https://www.slideshare.net/Cathyyang84/why-professor-choose-not-to-use-technology-in-
classroom
• https://favrohub.com/work-from-home-the-future-of-teamwork-is-distributed-anyway-
f879a1485b07
• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/style/zoom-parties-coronavirus-memes.html