September 2009
WJEC - A Level Travel & Tourism, GCSE Leisure & Tourism
We have been heavily involved in the development of the GCSE and A level specifications being offered by the WJEC.
The Travel & Tourism A level specification follows the new 4-unit format which means that candidates only have to complete one rather than two portfolios in each year of the course. We have no doubt that this makes the specification far more manageable than having to complete two portfolios and provides increased time for the effective delivery of the course which should lead to improved results.
The new GCSE course will be available from September 2009 as single or double award, with the two compulsory units focusing on Leisure and Tourism in a chosen area and Tourism Destinations. These are being supported through a free ‘virtual textbook’ that we are in the process of developing. For both specifications, Jayne and I are available as ‘on-line experts’ and will be able to answer any query you have about either of the specifications. The website address in www.wjec.co.uk and additionally the Subject Officer, Mike Neale can be contacted at Michael.Neale@wjec.co.uk
November 2008
Investigating Tourism Destinations - Bob Holland
Written to support Unit 2 of the new WJEC Travel and Tourism A level specification, this new text book provides a comprehensive guide to the study of tourism destinations.
The book focuses on United Kingdom and short-haul destinations and contains case study information as well as data and web links relating to a range of key tourism destinations. Detailed consideration is given to all aspects of the study of tourism destinations.
Contents:
- The range of tourism destinations
- Tourist appeal
- Transport
- Factors affecting popularity
The resource will also provide valuable support to students following other AS Travel and Tourism specifications, as well as those following OCR and BTEC National courses.
The book will be available from July 2008 in an A4 ring-binder format of over 120 pages of information and images. The cost is £12 per copy, plus £1 post and package per copy, with a minimum order of five copies.
June 2008
Sustainable Tourism in Dartmoor National Park
This new DVD shows how a major UK National Park is adopting a range of measures to support sustainable tourism.
Tourism is vital to the economy and communities of Dartmoor and it is the responsibility of the National Park Authority to manage the park so that the needs of the community and of the visitors are met, whilst at the same time sustaining the environment and landscape of the National Park for future generations.
The DVD has been produced in collaboration with the National Park Authority’s Education Service and features the Sustainable Tourism Officer, who tours the park illustrating the range of measures and schemes in place to promote and encourage sustainable tourism practices.
The DVD is aimed at GCSE Leisure and Tourism students as well as those following AS Travel and Tourism and Geography courses.
It will prove invaluable in providing a case study of sustainable tourism practices in an area to which students can easily relate.
Price - £30 plus p&pJanuary 2008
Travel and Tourism A level available from WJEC for September 2008
WJEC are offering a new A level in Travel and Tourism, commencing September 2008. This specification will follow the new 4-unit A level format which mean that students will have to complete one rather than two portfolio units to obtain a single
AS or A level qualification.
For more information go to www.wjec.co.uk and click on Travel & Tourism.
October 2007
Partnership with Travel and Tourism Publishing
We are pleased to announce that we have formed a partnership with Travel and Tourism Publishing Ltd. and will be producing a range of resources together in the near future.
Travel and Tourism Publishing is managed by Ray Youell, who is a highly respected author of travel and tourism textbooks. Ray has written many books to support BTEC and AVCE courses in Travel and Tourism for more than 10 years.
Travel and Tourism Publishing operates tandtONLine, a unique website that provides tutors and students with access to a wide range of useful features, including the latest industry news, key tourism statistics, links to websites and extra teaching resources.
Travel and Tourism Publishing's website address is www.tandtpublishing.co.uk
July/August 2007
NEW RESOURCE
Role Play for Travel and Tourism
Originally developed for AVCE Travel and Tourism, this resource consists of a series of scenarios which can be used to develop
students’ skills in delivering customer service in role-play situations.
Realistic industry situations are used; student role pages and tutor pages with suggested resolutions are provided for each scenario.
The resource also contains ‘assessment scenarios’ which can be used to develop portfolio evidence and a template for
recording assessor comments; something which all awarding bodies stress as being important.
The role-plays are presented in a bright and lively style.
Cost £30
May 2007
Tour Ed Training
This summer we will be running two training events to support centres preparing to deliver Leisure, Travel and Tourism qualifications. The days will be appropriate for centres preparing to deliver OCR and BTEC qualifications as well as GCSE Leisure & Tourism.
March 2007
UK Connection
UK Connection, which as part of the Kuoni Group, has been our principal partner for seven years, and is now part of the School Travel Group of companies (STS). We are also pleased to announce that our friend and colleague Alf Scrimgour, will continue to head up UK Connection.
February 2007
Blackpool Case Study
The latest addition to our range of resources is a case study of Blackpool.
The resource includes 28 Flash slides giving information about the resort and its attractions as well as a 20 question multi-choice
quiz. In addition, there is a range of extension exercises, making the case study suitable for AS Travel and Tourism students as well
as those studying GCSE Leisure & Tourism.
November 2006
Working on behalf of Kuoni Schools, Tour Ed has recently developed a new study programme to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. Students have the opportunity to spend two full days at the Grand Canyon.
One day is spent at the South Rim, which is the Grand Canyon National Park, with an empahasis on educating the visitor about the landscape of the Grand Canyon and the processes which shaped it. The second day is spent at Grand Canyon West, which is a new attraction developed in association with the indigenous first nations people of the area.
In 2007 the new Sky Walk will allow visitors to view the canyon form a glass-floored platform 4,000 feet above the Colarodo River.
By way of a complete contrast, groups can also spend time in Las Vegas. More details from Kuoni Schools kuonischools@kuoni.co.uk or tel 01306 744285.
September 2006
New resource available. Destination New York.
This resource is designed specifically for AS Travel & Tourism students following the AQA and OCR specifications. The CD is designed to help students prepare for the production of their portfolio by introducing them to New York city through some 200 images of the city and illustrated text which outlines the appeal of the city as a tourist destination. The resource also contains the key websites which will allow students to access all the information they need to complete the portfolio.
The cost of the resource is £25.
Also, if you are interested in joining an inspection visit to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas in March 2007, please get in touch.
June 2006
Theme Park Case Study
Our latest additon to our range
of resources is now available. 'Theme Park Case Study' uses
images in a PowerPoint presentation from Port Aventura in Spain
and Universal Studios in Los Angeles to demonstrate the features,
products and services common to all major theme parks. A second
PowerPoint allows students to draw comparisons between the
theme parks featured and one they have visited or studied.
The resource is accompanied by comprehensive teacher's notes.
Cost £25.
May 2006
Summer Term Training Events
Later this term we are running three training events specifically for teachers who will be teaching Leisure and Tourism for the first time this September.
Price £95 per delegate.
May 2006
Summer Term Training Events
Later this term we are running three training events specifically for teachers who will be teaching Leisure and Tourism for the first time this September.
Price £95 per delegate.
April 2006
- Launch of our new look website.
- 'New Resource!' - A new 15 minute video, which examines leisure and tourism in the Swansea Bay area is now available. The video is accompanied by an exercise which allows students to make a comparison between leisure and tourism provision in Swansea and that in their own area. Price £30.