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| Tekijä: | Pearce, P. L. Foster, F. |
| Otsikko: | A "University of Travel": Backpacker learning |
| Lehti: | Tourism Management
2007 : VOL. 28:5, p.1285-1298 |
| Asiasana: | tourism australia |
| Vapaa asiasana: | generic skills backpackers university learning knowledge acquisition |
| Kieli: | eng |
| Tiivistelmä: | This study examines the self-reported learning achievements of backpackers. To construct a generic skills learning framework, accounts of backpacker learning posted on the internet were explored. In the second phase of the study, 372 backpackers in Northern Australia responded to a questionnaire on their perceived generic skill development. Skills considered to be important by backpackers were moderately to greatly improved by the travel experiences. Furthermore, backpackers with different motivation patterns learnt different kinds of skills. In many instances, the skills acquired were perceived as relevant to future employment. The study suggests that some travel is its own kind of educational institution; an implicit University of Travel. |
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