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Ecotourism Syllabus 2021-2022

Ecotourism (Southern Leyte State University)

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Republic of the Philippines Doc. Code: SLSU- QF-IN01-A

SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY Revision: 01
Main Campus, Sogod, Southern Leyte Date: 29 July 2019
website: www.slsuonline.edu.ph
email: slsumaincampus@gmail.com/
op@slsuonline.edu.ph telefax: (053) 577-8299

COURSE SYLLABUS
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TMPE 305 – Ecotourism
1st Semester, AY 2021-2022

National Goal : The attainment of globally competitive Filipinos through quality and excellent education, relevant and responsive to changing environment,
accessible and equitable to deserving students, and efficient and effective in optimizing returns and benefits.
Vision : A high quality corporate science and technology university.
Mission : SLSU will:
 produce S and T leaders and competitive professionals;
 generate breakthrough research in S and T –based disciplines;
 transform and improve the quality of life in the communities in the service areas;
 be self-sufficient and financially viable.

University Goals : SLSU shall:

 Develop comprehensive curricula to produce S and T leaders and professionals
 Establish a culture of Science and Technology-based research
 Facilitate adoption of technology to communities and service areas
 Intensify production capability
 Establish a transparent, efficient and effective management system

Quality Policy : We, at Southern Leyte State University commit enthusiastically to satisfy our stakeholders’ needs and expectation by adhering to good
governance, relevance and innovations of our research and development, extension and other support services and to continually improve the
effectiveness of our Quality Management System in compliance to ethical standards and applicable statutory, regulatory, industry and
stakeholders’ requirements.
The Management commits to establish, maintain and monitor our quality management system and ensure that adequate resources are
available.
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Core Values: S- Service Excellence

L- Leadership Competence
S- Stewardship & Accountability
U- Unity in Diversity

GAD Vision : Women and men at SLSU and its stakeholders to equally participate in the development, management and operation of a Science and Technology
based university, ensuring that such efforts will bring mutually beneficial results to both sexes thereby enhancing the quality of their lives.

GAD Mission : To facilitate mainstreaming of gender-responsive programs, projects and activities in the development, management and
operations of the university.

Principles: The SLSU Gender and Development (SLSU-GAD) as an active force in bringing improvements to the lives of both sexes to the
faculty, staff, students and stakeholders

Program Objectives: Upon completion of the degree, BS TM students will be able to:
1. Lead the innovation of tourism products towards greater sustainability within the tourism supply chain and other sectors.
2. Perform professional behavior and tourism competencies based on industry standards.
3. Conduct and utilize researches for tourism related problems as well as sites & attractions development.
4. Initiate voluntary projects through promoting sustainable tourism to its stakeholders.
Program Outcomes:
A. Common to all programs in all types of HEIs
The graduates have the ability to:
a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using English, Filipino, mother tongue language, and an appropriate foreign language required by the
industry.
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA No. 7722).

B. Common to the general field of Hospitality and Tourism

A graduate of a hospitality and tourism management degree should be able:

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a. Demonstrate knowledge of tourism industry, local tourism products and services.

b. Interpret and apply relevant laws related to tourism industry.
c. Observe and perform risk mitigation activities.
d. Utilize information technology applications for tourism and hospitality.
e. Manage and market a service-oriented business organization.
f. Prepare and monitor industry specific financial transaction and reports.
g. Perform human capital development functions of tourism orientated organizations.
h. Utilize various communication channels proficiently in dealing with guests and colleagues.

C. Specific to a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

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

i. Create and deliver brand new tourism experiences and high quality, visitor-focused tourism products
j. Plan, implement and monitor tours and sales
k. Research, plan and conduct various tour guiding activities
l. Develop appropriate marketing program and arrange the required travel services
m. Plan, organize, implement and evaluate MICE activities
n. Conduct research on the impacts of tourism.
o. Plan, develop and evaluate tourism sites and attractions
p. Partnership with local community in tourism planning & development
q. Take roles in promoting ecotourism, socio economic activities thus minimizing the negative effects of tourism to visitors & hosts
r. Operate a travel & tour and other allied business venture
D. Institutional Outcome

SLSU- BS TM graduates should have developed the ability to be versatile and articulate tourism leaders for natural and socio-cultural advocacy
towards global sustainability.

A. Graduate Attributes

a. Mind: Thinking skills

1. Analytical Thinking
2. Creative Thinking
3. Critical Thinking

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b. Feel: Attitudes /Discipline

1. Dedication and Commitment to Customer Service
2. Positive Attitude
3. Fairness, Honesty and Integrity
4. Sense of Responsibility
5. Flexibility

c.
Do: Skills and knowledge
1. Emotional Intelligence
2. Professional Competence
3. Cultural Awareness
4. Leadership and Organizational Skills
5. Communication and Language Skills
A. COURSE DETAILS

COURSE NAME Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality

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 discussions on ecotourism planning and development process, including the
institutional and 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.
Number of Units 3 units (2 units Lecture 1 Unit Lab)
Prerequisite None

B. COURSE DETAILS COURSE OUTCOME AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After completing this course, the students should be able to: A B C D E
Knowledge (Think)
1. Exemplify the rationale for ecotourism development     

2. 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
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3. Develop knowledge and understanding of resources, products, best management practices, and     
opportunities in the ecotourism sub‐sector.
Values (Feel)
4. Recognize the importance of community participation in ecotourism     

5. Display sense of accountability on how to behave responsibly and ethically in ecotourism sites     

Skills (Do)
6. Demonstrate the ability to create an effective ecotourism management plan     

7. Utilize the different site assessment techniques     

C. LECTURE AND LABORATORY LEARNING PLAN

Intended Learning Outcomes Allotted time Teaching-Learning Instructional

Topics Assessment Tasks
(ILO) in Hours Activities Materials
At the end of the orientation, the Orientation: 1 Virtual Hour Freewriting- Students will Video/PPT
students should be able to: 1. National Goal be assigned to critically Presentation
1. Explain and interpret the national, 2. SLSU Vision and Mission 30 Minutes analyze the VMGO of the
regional goal, University Vision and 3. Quality Policy Orientation via University and write an
Mission, Quality Policy, Campus 4. Program Outcomes Google meet essay on this context.
Objectives, BSHM Program Objectives 5. Course Outcomes Rubric Assessment on
and relate the overall course outline, 6. Course Outline freewriting with the ff.
grading system and requirements. 7. Course Grading System Virtual Mind Games criteria:
15-exemplary;
Rebus/Kahoot 12- Strong;
9- Proficient;
10- Developing;
5 –Emerging
0- Learning
1. Understand and critique the nature Module I. The Ecotourism Lecture-Based Learning Assessment Self-made
and evolution of ecotourism and Concept 22 Instruction Task 1 Module I.
related concepts.
Topic I. Rationale for LMS using Moodle Analysis of the 5Cs of Lab Manual
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2. Evaluate the key principles of Ecotourism Development App, Google Ecotourism

making ecotourism management plan Classroom, Facebook
 Benefits and Cost of group, Messenger Group of students should Video/PPT
Ecotourism visit an ecopark. The group Presentation
 Classification and 5C’s 30minutes- 1 hour will assess if the 5Cs
of Ecotourism Scheduled Online (Conservation, Community,
Class thru Google Culture, Commerce, and
Topic II. The Ecotourism meet Carrying Capacity) exist in
Management Process Focus Group the site. Students will
 Ecotourism as a Discussion present the output in the
Business class.
 Phases of Ecotourism Virtual Think- Pair-
Management Share
Virtual Trivia Rubric assessment of the
Virtual Teams and Output Exemplary-15;
Synchronous Strong - 12; Proficient -9;
Presentations Developing-6; Emerging-3;
Q&A sessions

Lab-Based
Instruction
Lab 1 Preliminary Site
LMS using Moodle Evaluation (PSE)-
App, Google Student will visit and
Classroom, Facebook analyze if a site in his/her
group, Messenger respective
Barangay/Municipality has
30minutes- 1 hour the potential to be
Scheduled Online developed into an
Class thru ecotourism site. Submit
Google meet report based on given
criteria;
Lab 1 Preliminary
Site Evaluation
(PSE)

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Focus Group
Discussion

Virtual presentation
of preliminary site
evaluation

1. Categorize the major principles, Module II. Ecotourism Lecture-Based Learning Assessment Self-made
dimensions and environments of Design and Facilities 23 Instruction Task 2 Module II.
ecotourism. Topic I. Choosing an Article Review
Ecotourism Site LMS using Moodle Students will summarize Lab Manual
App, Google and assess an article
 Good Design Principles Classroom, Facebook regarding ecotourism site Video/PPT
 Design Criteria and group, Messenger management then Presentation
Safety Considerations enumerate situations that is
30minutes- 1 hour not in accordance with
Scheduled Online Philippine Guidelines for
Topic II. Considerations in Class thru Ecotourism Design and
Facility Siting and Google meet Facilities. Student should
Construction submit output including the
Focus Group article with some photos of
 Facilities in an
Discussion the site.
Ecotourism Site
 Philippine
Virtual presentation
Guidelines for
of sample articles
Ecotourism Site
Virtual Debate

Lab-Based
Instruction Lab 2 Existing Situation
Student will describe the
20-30minutes existing situation of the site.
Scheduled Audio-
visual Presentation
and Virtual Rubric assessment of the
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Consultation thru Output Exemplary-15;

Google meet Strong - 12; Proficient -9;
Lab 2 Existing Developing-6; Emerging-3;
Situation

Virtual Teams and

Synchronous
Presentations

Q&A sessions

Midterm Output
Full Site Assessment- If the proposed ecotourism site passes the criteria in the preliminary assessment, then a full site evaluation will be carried out. Students
should submit the result of the full site assessment.
Rubric assessment of the Output Exemplary-15; Strong - 12; Proficient -9; Developing-6; Emerging-3;
1. Delineate the key stakeholders’ in Module III. Ecotourism Lecture-Based Learning Assessment
ecotourism, their roles, perspectives Management and Instruction Task 1 Self-made
and major issues. Development 44 Visitor Management System Module III.
LMS using Moodle
Topic I. Visitor Management App, Google Student will create visitor Lab Manual
Classroom, Facebook management flow and
 Visitor Management group, Messenger signages to effectively Video/PPT
Framework and Tools manage ecotourism site and Presentation
 Responsible and 30minutes- 1 hour to ensure the safety and
Ethical Behavior in Scheduled Online security of tourists during
Ecotourism Sites Class thru Google pandemic. (student’s choice
meet of ecotourism site
Topic II. Community preferably near their
Participation in Ecotourism Focus Group barangays)
Discussion
 Challenges in Getting Learning Assessment
Stakeholder Short quiz thru Task 2
Participation Kahoot/Google form
 Effective Participation Students Reflection- Video
Techniques
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Virtual Teams and Recording

Topic III. Financing Synchronous
Ecotourism Presentations Students will answer
specific questions and will
 Sources of Income Q&A sessions share insights pertaining
from Ecotourism community development in
Operations ecotourism thru video
 Financing Schemes for presentation;
Ecotourism Ventures Introduce first the choice of
park or site with
ecotourism potentials.
(student’s choice of
ecotourism site preferably
near their barangays)

Learning Assessment
Task 3
Ecotourism sites minimum
rates
Students will formulate
minimum rates for local
and foreign visitors of
selected ecotourism site
(Entrance, Picnic Tables,
Cottages, etc.)
Lab-Based
Instruction Lab 3 Tourism Profile
Students will discuss the
20-30minutes tourism profile of the
Scheduled Audio- location
visual Presentation
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and Virtual Lab 4 Plan

Consultation thru Student will submit plans
Google meet including vision, goals,
objectives, strategies etc.
Lab 3 Tourism
Profile
Rubric assessment of the
Lab 4 Plan Outputs
Exemplary-15;
Strong - 12;
Virtual Teams and Proficient -9;
Synchronous Developing--6;
Presentations Emerging – 3;
(Virtual
Presentation of
Ecotourism
Management Plan)

Q&A sessions

Final term Output

Ecotourism Management Plan- Students will submit the manuscript and present Ecotourism Management Plan of chosen ecotourism site.

Rubric assessment of the Output Exemplary-15; Strong - 12; Proficient -9; Developing-6; Emerging-3;

Total=90hrs

D. REFERENCES

1. SLSU Manual/Students Hand Book

2. Cruz R., (2017). Ecotourism. Rex Bookstore, Inc.
3. Ricaforte B., (2016). Ecotourism: Inquiry Based Learning. Anvil Publishing Inc.
4. Ecotourism International Society. 2015. Ecotourism. Retrieved from https://ecotourism.org/news/ties-announces-ecotourism-principles-revision/

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5. Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future. 1987. Retrieved from
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/5987our-common-future.pdf
6. UN (n.d). Sustainable Tourism. Retrieved from: http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?menu=243
7. Bricker. 2014. International Ecotourism Society. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2033&context=ttra#:~:text=The
%20International%20Ecotourism%20Society%20(TIES,conservation%2C%20communities%20and%20sustainable%20travel.
8. Tuğba Kiper. 2013. Role of Ecotourism to Sustainable Development. Retrieved from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/advances-in-landscape-
architecture/role-of-ecotourism-in-sustainable-development
9. Dickson & Stuckey. 2013. Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2013-2020. Retrieved from: https://www.ecotourism.org.au/assets/Resources-Hub-Ecotourism-
Plans/Queensland-Ecotourism-Plan-2013-2020.PDF
10. Montito, et al. 2007. Promoting Ecotourism: Sagada,Philippines. Retrieved from:
https://www.academia.edu/33864857/Promoting_Ecotourism_A_Case_Study_on_Sagada_Philippines
11. Eagles, et al. (2002). Chapter 3: Tourism in Protected Areas. Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas: Guidelines in Planning and Management. Retrieved
November 8, 2014 from: http://www.unep.fr/shared/publications/other/3084/Best-Practice-8.pdf
12. Buckley, R. 2008. Environmental Impact of Ecotourism. UK: CAB International.cf. Ceballos- Lascurain, H.1996. Tourism, Ecotourism and Protected Areas: the
State of Nature based Tour- ism around the World and Guidelines for its Development. Switzerland: IUCN. Retrieved from:
http://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/29810/Corrected%20thesis%20report%20f inal..pdf?sequence=1
13. National Ecotourism Strategy & Action Plan 2013-2022.
14. National Tourism Development Plan 2016-2022. Department of Tourism Philippines.
15. Sindh Coast: A Marvel Nature Ecotourism Guidebook.2017. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved from
https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/ecotourism_guidebook.pdf
16. Guidelines for Ecotourism Development of the Philippines. 1998. DOT & DENR.
17. Ecotourism in the Philippines: Review of Literature. 2014. Rowena Abat-Parducho. Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/12159443/Ecotourism_in_the_Philippines_A_Review_of_Literature
18. Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Ecoguides, Ecotours, Ecolodges, and Ecotour Facilities. 1999. Durano & Palabyab. Retrieved from
http://accreditationonline.tourism.gov.ph/Downloadables/Standards/EcoTour.pdf

E. GRADING SYSTEM
Lecture
Learning Assessment Task 60 %
Term Output 40%
Total 100%

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F. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Virtual Tour Guiding and Tourism Promotional Video
G. Provision for Flexibility:
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Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

GLENNA B. NUŃEZ, MBA-TRM EMIL MARTIN N. PELIAS, MBA-HRM INGRID M. UY, DM-HRM
Instructor I Program Chair, BSTM Dean, CHTM

CONFIRMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT

This is to confirm that the contents of the course syllabus in TMPE 305 – Ecotourism, 1st semester of AY 2020-2021 at SLSU-MC, Sogod, Southern Leyte, were
discussed to us during the first day of class and a copy of which was provided for reproduction and individual reference and guide.
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