Skill acquisition is a very important aspect of hospitality/tourism teaching delivery. It is considered important since it is a vital industry expectation in the service sector. The main aim of the study is to explore the pedagogies available for teaching skills and the perception of hospitality/tourism students on the best pedagogies that help them in the world of hospitality/tourism work and hospitality/tourism education. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey and qualitative approach. An in-depth semi-structured interview was conducted involving two hundred (200) hospitality/tourism students in the hospitality/tourism industry. The study findings will be used to help lecturers improve their delivery of hospitality skills at both operational and management levels. The study recommendation will assist both academia and industry and improve close collaboration between educators and industry players so that students leave school well-equipped for work.

Authors:
Harrietta Akrofi-Ansah, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana
Lois Commey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Evelyn Catherine Impraim, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana

About the Presenter(s)
Miss Harrietta Akrofi-Ansah holds a master’s degree in Hospitality and Catering Management. She is currently a Lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Ghana West Africa. Her research interest relates to hospitality management and education.

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