Objectives:
The topic of mass tourism is very various and complex. One method to meet this topic, is to give different presentations of the various aspects.
Didactical comment:
- The task of the worksheet is to prepare group presentations to given topics. Thereby important abilities of the lecture provision, free speaking and the own formulation of facts are practiced. In addition, the students practice the presentation with e.g. Powerpoint. If there is no basic knowledge of Powerpoint, a short introduction should be presented. In the process of the preparation of the presentation the students should practice their presentations within the groups and consider the "Tipps for presentation". Thus, they get a first feedback, and possible weak points can be improved.
Solution of Worksheet 'Presentation on Mass Tourism'
1. Select (minimum) two pages out of the ones shown above.
The following topics are available: Definitions of tourism and spare time; Numbers and facts on world-wide tourism; Numbers of persons employed in the tourism; Future developments of tourism; reasons of travel; Tourism in the today's, post modern society; Air travel; sustainable tourism, consequences of tourism for climatic change as well as quotations about travel.
2. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation about the selected topics of 2-3 slides for the presentation in your class. For more information use the given links and internet search.
Powerpoint is a common presentation form. The presentations of the students do not have to be in this form. Also classical media such as board, overhead projectors etc. can be used. On the bottom of the students worksheet some tips for presentations are given in addition.
