The responsible tourism module is an interactive online learning initiative by the Sarawak Tourism Board, UCSI University Sarawak Campus, and RCE Kuching, aimed at promoting awareness of responsible tourism through the 5R concepts. It consists of six engaging modules featuring diverse content and activities designed for community education. The course seeks to leverage digital technology and is accessible to the local community at no cost.

2. Responsible Tourism
module aimed to
provide an interactive
online learning platform
in line with global digital
trend and also one of
the State Government’s
initiatives towards
digital technology.
Link: https://www.openlearning.com/pustakasarawak/courses/pandei-epelancongan

5. • The e-module is a joint initiative
between Sarawak Tourism
Board, UCSI University Sarawak
Campus and RCE Kuching.
• The main purpose of this -
module is to create awareness
towards the importance of
responsible tourism among the
local community through 5R
concepts (Reduce, Refuse,
Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose.
• Consists of six (6) interactive
modules which comprised of
diverse interesting information,
visualize images, audible video,
quizzes and self reflection.
Responsible
Tourism e-Module

6. Module 1:
Definition and
Tourism core

7. MODULE 1 ACTIVITY

8. MODULE 2: WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
5R ?

9. MODULE 2 ACTIVITY

10. Module 3:
Do’s and Don’ts

11. MODULE 3 ACTIVITY

12. Module 4:
Irresponsible
Tourism

13. MODULE 4 ACTIVITY

14. Module 5:
TOURISM INDUSTRY
PRACTICES

15. MODULE 5 ACTIVITY

16. Module 6:
Self-Reflection

17. OTHER MODULES IN E-TOURISM ONLINE COURSE
Module Tourism Awareness by Ministry of Tourism,
Arts and Culture Sarawak
Module Business Events BESarawak

18. Module Sarawak Tourism Ambassador Program by
Sarawak Tourism Board & SATT College
OTHER MODULES IN E-TOURISM ONLINE COURSE
(cont.)

19. LESSON LEARNED
Key Questions #1:
What are the main lessons the RCEs learned during the COVID-19?
Challenges to be engaged and connected with the local
communities
Social events and gatherings are not permitted
Minimal internet coverage especially areas outside of
the city (villages)
Not all the local villagers are well-equipped with
advanced devices
LOCAL ACTIONS ON TRANSFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

20. LESSON LEARNED
Key Questions #2:
What is the key to realize a fundamental transformation of education from pre and post COVID-19 towards
achieving the SDGs?
Traditional teaching approach to virtual learning
Interactive educational module
‘Responsible Tourism Module’
• Provide hands-on activities and interactions
• Enable young generations to express their ideas and thoughts on tourism and
hospitality in a responsible manner
LOCAL ACTIONS ON TRANSFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

21. APPROACH
Key Question:
What has been an effective approach(es) to address issues caused or exacerbated by the pandemic in each
strategic priority action area of ESD for 2030?
The Responsible Tourism Module is a new online course for knowledge sharing and an educational platform,
tapping into local communities
✓ to educate and create awareness on the importance of responsible tourism and its benefits
✓ to support online learning in educating the local community to utilize the ICT support facilities and services
✓ mainly developed for the community to easily access and participate without any fees
LOCAL ACTIONS ON TRANSFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
ESD
for
2030
Individual transformation
Societal transformation
Technological advances
resources mobilization and
innovative solutions
implementation to provide
education remotely and leverage
technological advancement

22. KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND OUTREACH AMONG RCEs
Key Question:
How have the regional and global network contributed to RCE activities at the local level during the
pandemic?
LOCAL ACTIONS ON TRANSFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Social
learning
Communities
of practice
Knowledge
Management
System
Mochizuki & Fadeeva (2008)
RCE Kuching initiatives in transformative and participatory online course would shape people’s mindsets on
Responsible Tourism

23. 26/09/2021
https://www.openlearning.com/pustakasarawak/courses/pandei-epelancongan
Official website link
PANDei Program : e- Tourism
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