TMPE 2 Ecotourism MGT Syllabus '21

Republic of the Philippines
North Eastern Mindanao State University

Formerly Surigao del Sur State University
Cantilan Campus
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
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Website: www.sdssu.edu.ph
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TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management
2nd Semester, AY 2021-2022
PHILOSOPHY
SDSSU believes that higher education is an instrument for the improvement of life through democratized access to quality education in the
development of a well-rounded person.
VISION
A leading “Glocal” University with widened academic perspectives that focus on attaining food security, supporting poverty alleviation,
developing renewable energy, and conserving natural environment.
MISSION
SDSSU shall provide competency-based higher education training driven by relevant and responsive instruction, research, extension and
sustainable resource management.
Particularly, SDSSU is committed to:
1. Produce competent and skilled graduates prepared for gainful employment;

2. Develop graduates who shall not only foster economic progress but also care for the environment, adhere to positive value system,
and preserve cultural heritage;
3. Engage in high-impact research for instruction and develop technology for food security and renewable energy;
4. Collaborate with government and non-government agencies to help improve the lives of the marginalized groups; and
5. Promote cooperation/partnership among regional, national, and ASEAN institutions in Higher Education.
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CORE VALUES
Competence
A combination of observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that contribute to enhance SDSSU
employee and student performance and ultimately result in organizational success.
Accountability
Responsibility for own actions, decisions and commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, cost-effective and transparent
manner manifesting the value of sound stewardship in the wise use of resources for common good.
Responsiveness
A prompt action, consistent communication, quality information, and a focus on providing a superior experience to stakeholders.
Excellence
The quality spectrum at exceptional levels demonstrated by learning outcomes and the development of shared culture of quality
consistent with the vision, mission and goals of University.
Service
Dedication for a continuous improvement of services, stakeholder’s relationships and partnership which stresses interdependence and
collaboration for a sustainable success of clients and their communities in helping build a just, peaceful, stable and progressive Filipino
nation.
SDSSU CARES…
These core values are not descriptions of the work we do, nor the strategies we employ to accomplish our University vision. They
are the core values that underlie our works and interactions as we internalize responsibilities to fulfill our mission. They are the basic

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elements of how we go about our work and how we deal with stakeholders, molds students to become competent, innovative,
globally competitive and service-oriented.
GOALS
These are the specific goals in the four (4)-fold functions of the University:
KRA 1. Instruction
Develop highly competent, globally-competitive and morally upright graduates.
KRA 2. Research
Produce research for the advancement of knowledge, new technology and innovative approaches for competitive endeavors.
KRA 3. Extension
Empower the rural poor to improve their lives through transfer of technologies and knowledge.
KRA 4. Production
Sustain University operations through viable and profitable income generating projects.
PROGRAM GOALS
The program will equip students with competencies that are needed to execute operational tasks and management functions in travel and tour
services, research and MICE activities and other emerging tourism industry. It further aims to produce efficient, self reliant, competent and socially
responsible professionals who will meet the demands of globally competitive tourism industry.

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INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Introduce new ideas related to renewable energy which will lead to conservation of natural resources.
2. Develop training plan that would serve as guide to sustain food security and for poverty alleviation.
3. Exhibit entrepreneurial skills in various fields of endeavor.
4. Demonstrate clear understanding of the perspective of research processes.
5. Analyze problems concerning environmental degradation.
6. Produce creative outputs for possible patentable research subjects.
7. Widen the position reception of the role that research plays in education and industries.
8. Craft environment-friendly energy sources by utilizing indigenous and local materials as research outputs.
9. Write research proposals and present the outputs in different forums/fora.
10. Innovate current research tools for more accurate gathered idea.
11. Publish researches to accredited refereed journals and engage in international consortia.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
A graduate of BS Tourism Management should be able to but not limited to:
1. Plan, implement and monitor tours and sales activities

2. Research, plan and conduct various tour guiding activities
3. Develop appropriate marketing programs and arrange the required travel services
4. Plan/organize, implement and evaluate MICE activities
5. Plan, develop and evaluate tourism sites and attractions
Course Name : Ecotourism Management

Course Credit : 3 units
Course Description: This course presents an overview of ecotourism as a form of sustainable development; discusses the principles and goals
of ecotourism development. This subject also covers discussion on ecotourism planning and development process, including the institutional and
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legal frameworks for ecotourism, the need for collaborative planning and assessment criteria for ecotourism from a broad perspective; with focus on
ecotourism market segments and best practices. May include a field trip component.
Contact : 3hrs/week
Hours/week
Pre-requisite : THC 5
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Knowledge/Competencies
1.1 Develop knowledge, understand, and appreciation of environmentally responsible travel to relatively undisturbed natural areas that
promotes biodiversity conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and provides for socio‐economic benefits to the local stakeholder
communities.
1.2 Develop knowledge and understanding of resources, products, best management practices, and opportunities in the ecotourism sub‐
sector.
2. Skills
2.1 Apply knowledge of sustainable ecotourism planning to management practices in the development of ecotourism sites
3. Values
3.1 Appreciate the value of nature and culture as ecotourism resources and how ecotourism may be used to enhance these assets
Detailed Course Syllabus Matrix

Teaching & Learning References Assessment Tool
Activities

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(TLA)
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Recitations
W-1 to 2 Explain the rationale The Ecotourism Concept Online/Virtual Guided learning Fanelli, T. (2020, June 18). Cruz, R. (2017). Answer self- Answer self-
for ecotourism Interactive using prepared What is Ecotourism? - Ecotourism (1st assessment assessment
development; Teaching module Concept Explanation & edition). Rex Book prepared in prepared in
Strategies Goals. Turtle Fiji. Store. the module the module
Cite various like: Homework and Retrieved January 22,
classification systems  Discussion worksheets 2022, from Lim, R. (2019). A Oral
for ecotourism;  Brainstorming https://www.turtlefiji.com/w Macro Perspective recitation and
(Think, Pair and hat-is-ecotourism/ on Tourism and quizzes
Narrate a history of Share) Hospitality. through
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Learning/ Buzz Strategies
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Virtual
Recitations
W-3 to 4 Explain ecotourism as The Ecotourism Online/Virtual Guided learning Rebuya, N. (2020). Cruz, R. (2017). Answer self- Answer self-
a business activity; Management Process Interactive using prepared Resource Protection Ecotourism (1st assessment assessment
Teaching module Strategies Towards edition). Rex Book prepared in prepared in
Enumerate the site Strategies Sustainable Ecotourism Store. the module the module
assessment criteria for like: Homework and And Protected Area
ecotourism potential in  Discussion worksheets Conservation: A Visitors’ Oral
both protected and  Brainstorming Evaluation In Bulusan recitation and
non-protected area; (Think, Pair and Volcano Natural Park, quizzes
Share) Philippines. International through
Discuss the different  Collaborative Journal of Tourism & Online/Virtual
site assessment Learning/ Buzz Hospitality Reviews, 7(2), Strategies
techniques. Session 12–19.
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Virtual hr.2020.722
Recitations
W-5 PRELIM EXAMINATION

W-5 to 6 Explain the principles Ecotourism Design Online/Virtual Guided learning Christov, T. S. (2018, July Cruz, R. (2017). Answer self- Answer self-
of good design; Interactive using prepared 18). How can design make Ecotourism (1st assessment assessment
Teaching module ecotourism even better –. edition). Rex Book prepared in prepared in
Explain the principles Strategies Koru Architects. Retrieved Store. the module the module
of sustainable building like: Homework and January 22, 2022, from
design;  Discussion Lesson guide http://www.koruarchitects.c Oral
 Brainstorming o.uk/design-ecotourism- recitation and
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criteria for an Share) Student Activities through
ecotourism site, which  Collaborative such as: Online/Virtual
include environmental Learning/ Buzz  Short Strategies
sensitivity, inclusivity, Session Quiz
cultural sensitivity,

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safety, tropical design,  Problem Solving  Workshe
and gender sensitivity.  Virtual ets
Recitations
W-7 to 8 Discuss the general Ecotourism Facilities Online/Virtual Guided learning Ecotourism Items. (n.d.). Cruz, R. (2017). Answer self- Answer self-
considerations in Interactive using prepared EcoGo. Retrieved January Ecotourism (1st assessment assessment
facility siting and Teaching module 22, 2022, from edition). Rex Book prepared in prepared in
construction; Strategies http://www.ecogo.org/tag/e Store. the module the module
like: Homework and cotourism/
Identify that could be  Discussion Lesson guide Fatima, J. K. Oral
built at ecotourism  Brainstorming (2017). recitation and
sites and explain their (Think, Pair and Individual Wilderness of quizzes
functions; Share) Student Activities Wildlife Tourism through
 Collaborative such as: (Advances in Online/Virtual
Enumerate the factors Learning/ Buzz  Short Hospitality and Strategies
that need to be Session Quiz Tourism) (1st ed.).
considered in building  Problem Solving  Workshe Apple Academic
such facilities.  Virtual ets Press.
Recitations
,
W-9 to 10 Define homestay; Homestay Operations Online/Virtual Guided learning Nor, S. M. (2021). 3G E-Learning. Answer self- Answer self-
Interactive using prepared Community Capacity (2020). assessment assessment
Explain the Asian Teaching module Building and Participation Sustainable prepared in prepared in
homestay Strategies Level of Registered Tourism the module the module
accreditation like: Homework and Homestay Operators Assessment and Oral
assessment  Discussion Lesson guide towards Homestay Development. 3G recitation and
procedure;  Brainstorming Performance in Selangor, E-Learning. quizzes
(Think, Pair and Malaysia. Webology. through
Cite practical tips on Share) https://doi.org/10.14704/w Online/Virtual
operating a homestay.  Collaborative eb/v18si05/web18212 Cruz, R. (2017). Strategies
Learning/ Buzz Ecotourism (1st
Session The Effects of Homestay edition). Rex Book
 Problem Solving Capabilities on Homestay Store.

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 Virtual Performance in Sabah.
Recitations (2021). Journal of
Responsible Tourism
Management, 1(2).
https://doi.org/10.47263/jrt
m.01-02-06
W-10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
W-11 to Enumerate and Principles of Online/Virtual Guided learning https://www.uwsp.edu/ Cruz, R. (2017). Answer self- Answer self-
12 explain the principles Interpretation Interactive using prepared forestry/StuJournals/ Ecotourism (1st assessment assessment
of effective Teaching module Documents/IRM/ edition). Rex Book prepared in prepared in
interpretation; Strategies Buesgens_final.pdf Store. the module the module
like: Homework and Oral
Plan for an interpretive  Discussion Lesson guide http:// Pant, A. (2018). recitation and
program for an  Brainstorming www.enpicbcmed.eu/ Fundamentals of quizzes
ecotourism site; (Think, Pair and sites/default/files/ Tourism through
Share) interpretation_techniques_ Management: Online/Virtual
List different and_ecotourism_manage Theory and Strategies
 Collaborative
interpretation ment_training.pdf Practice. Random
Learning/ Buzz
techniques and media. Publications.
Session
 Problem Solving
 Virtual
Recitations
W-13 to Explain the different Visitor Management Online/Virtual Guided learning Leung, Y. F., Spenceley, 3G E-Learning. Answer self- Answer self-
14 frameworks for Interactive using prepared A., Hvenegaard, G., (2020). assessment assessment
formulating visitor Teaching module Buckley, R., Groves, C., Sustainable prepared in prepared in
management; Strategies IUCN World Commission Tourism the module the module
like: Homework and on Protected Areas, & Assessment and Oral
Enumerate the hard  Discussion Lesson guide Union internationale pour Development. 3G recitation and
and soft tools for  Brainstorming la conservation de la E-Learning. quizzes
visitor management; (Think, Pair and nature. (2018). Tourism through

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Share) and Visitor Management Cruz, R. (2017). Online/Virtual
Know how to behave  Collaborative in Protected Areas. IUCN. Ecotourism (1st Strategies
responsibly and Learning/ Buzz edition). Rex Book
ethically in ecotourism Session Store.
sites.  Problem Solving
 Virtual
Recitations
W-15 PREFINAL EXAMINATION
W- 15 to Appreciate the Community Participation Online/Virtual Guided learning Sanders, E. (2020, Cruz, R. (2017). Answer self- Answer self-
16 importance of in Ecotourism Interactive using prepared November 17). What Are Ecotourism (1st assessment assessment
community Teaching module the Aims of Ecotourism? edition). Rex Book prepared in prepared in
participation in Strategies Home Guides | SF Gate. Store. the module the module
Ecotourism; like: Homework and Retrieved January 22,
 Discussion Lesson guide 2022, from Cruz, R. (2019). Oral
Provide examples of  Brainstorming https://homeguides.sfgate. Sustainable recitation and
the stakes in (Think, Pair and Individual com/aims-ecotourism- Tourism (1st ed.). quizzes
ecotourism; Share) Student Activities 78829.html Rex Book Store. through
 Collaborative such as: Online/Virtual
Cite the benefits of Learning/ Buzz  Short What is Community-Based Strategies
stakeholder Session Quiz Tourism? (n.d.). Rural
participation.  Problem Solving  Workshe Poverty. Retrieved
 Virtual ets January 22, 2022, from
Recitations http://www.endruralpoverty
.org/cen-tours-
homepage/142-Programs/t
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community-based-
tourism#:
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%2Dbased%20ecotourism
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W-17to 18 Discuss the case for Financing Ecotourism Online/Virtual Guided learning Ecotourism Investment Häusler, N. Answer self- Answer self-
ecotourism Interactive using prepared Begins to Flourish. (2017, (2018). Cultural assessment assessment
investment; Teaching module August 29). Conservation Due Diligence in prepared in prepared in
Strategies Finance Network. Hospitality the module the module
Apply alternative like: Homework and https://www.conservationfi Ventures: A Oral
financing schemes for  Discussion Lesson guide nancenetwork.org/2017/08 Methodological recitation and
ecotourism ventures.  Brainstorming /29/ecotourism- Approach for Joint quizzes
(Think, Pair and investment-begins-to- Ventures of Local through
Share) flourish Communities and Online/Virtual
 Collaborative Companies Strategies
Learning/ Buzz https://www2.gwu.edu/ (Tourism,
Session ~iits/ Hospitality &
 Problem Solving Sustainable_Tourism_Onli Event
 Virtual ne_Learning/Faulkner/ Management)
Recitations ecotourism_conservation_ (Softcover reprint
strategy_for_funders.pdf of the original 1st
ed. 2017 ed.).
Springer.
Cruz, R. (2017).
Ecotourism (1st
edition). Rex Book
Store.
W-18 FINAL EXAMINATION
Consultation Time:
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Tuesday and Thursday – 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
GRADING SYSTEM:
EXAMINATION - 40%
CLASS STANDING - 40%
REQUIREMENTS - 20%
100%
(Rubrics if necessary)
Date Revised /prepared : January 18, 2022

Effective : 2nd Sem. AY 2021-2022
Required Readings and Other Materials

Book :
Lim, R. (2019). A Macro Perspective on Tourism and Hospitality. Mindshapers.
Cruz, R. (2017). Ecotourism (1st edition). Rex Book Store.
Häusler, N. (2018). Cultural Due Diligence in Hospitality Ventures: A Methodological Approach for Joint Ventures of Local Communities and Companies
(Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management) (Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 ed.). Springer.
Fatima, J. K. (2017). Wilderness of Wildlife Tourism (Advances in Hospitality and Tourism) (1st ed.). Apple Academic Press.

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Pant, A. (2018). Fundamentals of Tourism Management: Theory and Practice. Random Publications.
3G E-Learning. (2020). Sustainable Tourism Assessment and Development. 3G E-Learning.
Cruz, R. (2019). Sustainable Tourism (1st ed.). Rex Book Store.
Internet Sources:
Fanelli, T. (2020, June 18). What is Ecotourism? - Concept Explanation & Goals. Turtle Fiji. Retrieved January 22, 2022, from https://www.turtlefiji.com/what-is-
ecotourism/
Rebuya, N. (2020). RESOURCE PROTECTION STRATEGIES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM AND PROTECTED AREA CONSERVATION: A
VISITORS’ EVALUATION IN BULUSAN VOLCANO NATURAL PARK, PHILIPPINES. International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Reviews, 7(2),
12–19. https://doi.org/10.18510/ijthr.2020.722
Christov, T. S. (2018, July 18). How can design make ecotourism even better –. Koru Architects. Retrieved January 22, 2022, from
http://www.koruarchitects.co.uk/design-ecotourism-even-better/
Ecotourism Items. (n.d.). EcoGo. Retrieved January 22, 2022, from http://www.ecogo.org/tag/ecotourism/
Nor, S. M. (2021). Community Capacity Building and Participation Level of Registered Homestay Operators towards Homestay Performance in Selangor,
Malaysia. Webology. https://doi.org/10.14704/web/v18si05/web18212

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The Effects of Homestay Capabilities on Homestay Performance in Sabah. (2021). Journal of Responsible Tourism Management, 1(2).
https://doi.org/10.47263/jrtm.01-02-06
https://www.uwsp.edu/forestry/StuJournals/Documents/IRM/Buesgens_final.pdf
http://www.enpicbcmed.eu/sites/default/files/interpretation_techniques_and_ecotourism_management_training.pdf
Leung, Y. F., Spenceley, A., Hvenegaard, G., Buckley, R., Groves, C., IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, & Union internationale pour la conservation
de la nature. (2018). Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas. IUCN.
Sanders, E. (2020, November 17). What Are the Aims of Ecotourism? Home Guides | SF Gate. Retrieved January 22, 2022, from
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/aims-ecotourism-78829.html
What is Community-Based Tourism? (n.d.). Rural Poverty. Retrieved January 22, 2022, from
http://www.endruralpoverty.org/cen-tours-homepage/142-Programs/tourism/409-what-is-community-based-tourism#:%7E:text=Community%2Dbased
%20ecotourism%20is%20a,benefits%20remain%20within%20the%20community.
Ecotourism Investment Begins to Flourish. (2017, August 29). Conservation Finance Network.
https://www.conservationfinancenetwork.org/2017/08/29/ecotourism-investment-begins-to-flourish
https://www2.gwu.edu/~iits/Sustainable_Tourism_Online_Learning/Faulkner/ecotourism_conservation_strategy_for_funders.pdf

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Republic of the Philippines

North Eastern Mindanao State University

NEW NORMAL SYLLABUS IN

Particularly, SDSSU is committed to:

1. Produce competent and skilled graduates prepared for gainful employment;

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

A graduate of BS Tourism Management should be able to but not limited to:

1. Plan, implement and monitor tours and sales activities

Course Name : Ecotourism Management

Detailed Course Syllabus Matrix

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

W-5 PRELIM EXAMINATION

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

W-10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

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W-18 FINAL EXAMINATION

Date Revised /prepared : January 18, 2022

Required Readings and Other Materials

Cruz, R. (2017). Ecotourism (1st edition). Rex Book Store.

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

3G E-Learning. (2020). Sustainable Tourism Assessment and Development. 3G E-Learning.

Cruz, R. (2019). Sustainable Tourism (1st ed.). Rex Book Store.

Malaysia. Webology. https://doi.org/10.14704/web/v18si05/web18212

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

de la nature. (2018). Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas. IUCN.

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

TMPE 2 – Ecotourism Management (AY 2021-2022) QR-ACADDBM-007E/REV002/08.01.2020/

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