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By Elwyn Cox and Sabine Bohnacker-Bruce.

Summary

This paper reviews the use of group work in hospitality, leisure, sports and tourism (HLST) courses, exploring the perspectives of academics and students on the purpose, the merits and the shortcomings of contemporary group work practice in this field.

The aim of this research is to enhance practitioners’ understanding of group work practice in the HLST subject area.

The paper includes a literature review of research on the use of group work in a wide range of contexts published since 2000, analysing trends and establishing central themes of contemporary practice, with a particular focus on the use of group work in HLST degree courses and on research with students studying HLST courses.

This is complemented with qualitative data from research with staff in relevant departments at three different universities as well as four student focus groups.

The report can be downloaded below.

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