Academic Satisfaction with Hospitality and Tourism Education in Macao: The Influence of Active Learning, Academic Motivation, and Student Engagement

Autor/inn/en	Chau, Salott; Cheung, Catherine
Titel	Academic Satisfaction with Hospitality and Tourism Education in Macao: The Influence of Active Learning, Academic Motivation, and Student Engagement
Quelle	In: Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 38 (2018) 4, S.473-487 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0218-8791
DOI	10.1080/02188791.2018.1500350
Schlagwörter	Satisfaction; Hospitality Occupations; Tourism; Learner Engagement; Active Learning; Foreign Countries; Student Motivation; College Students; Macau + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zufriedenheit; Gastgewerbegehilfe; Tourismus; Aktives Lernen; Ausland; Schulische Motivation; Collegestudent
Abstract	This paper attempts to examine the effects of active learning, academic motivation, and student engagement on academic satisfaction. Specifically, it aims to test the conceptual model of academic satisfaction with hospitality and tourism education in Macao. For this purpose, data from 480 students attending higher education institutions in Macao were analysed. Using structural equation modelling, the empirical results confirmed and validated the conceptual model of academic satisfaction and four hypotheses within the model. Active learning and academic motivation were positively related with student engagement and academic motivation and student engagement were positively related with academic satisfaction. The findings of the present study contribute to educational research on academic satisfaction and can be used by tertiary institutions to enhance academic satisfaction. Prior studies have shown that academic satisfaction can help retain students and encourage them to pursue continuing education. The findings may benefit both hospitality students and educators in Macao by providing valuable recommendations and implications. It is recommended to combine motivational strategies with active learning to facilitate student engagement and academic satisfaction and also to make proper use of technologies to enhance the classroom environment. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01