Attitudes towards the inclusion of tourism and hospitality as a subject in the secondary school curriculum in PNG
John Imbal
Abstract
This paper explores the opportunities and importance of including tourism and hospitality in the secondary school curriculum for Papua New Guinean students. It is estimated that 85% of students will not find employment in the formal sector of the economy and will need to consider other ways to be productive citizens contributing to PNG’s development. Tourism and hospitality can provide numerous exciting opportunities for individuals and communities to generate income. The school curriculum can enable students to develop the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to seize these opportunities. The inclusion of tourism and hospitality in the secondary school curriculum is timely at this stage as discussions are taking place about reforming the curriculum so that it is more relevant to the needs of contemporary society.
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