Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Tourism - Components Of Tour Package

# Lesson Plan: Components of a Tour Package **Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Subject:** Tourism **Topic:** Components of a Tour Package --- ## Objectives: 1. **Cognitive:** - To understand the various components that make up a tour package. - To identify and describe each component in detail. 2. **Affective:** - To appreciate the importance of each component in ensuring a successful and enjoyable tour experience. - To foster an interest in the field of tourism and travel management. 3. **Psychomotor:** - To develop the skills necessary to plan and organize a comprehensive tour package. --- ## Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop - Handouts with notes and diagrams - Brochures and flyers from travel agencies (sample tour packages) - Pen and paper for students - Case studies on existing tour packages --- ## Lesson Structure: ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greetings and Roll Call:** - Welcome students and perform a quick attendance check. 2. **Icebreaker Activity:** - Ask students to share any recent travel experiences and what they think made the trip successful. 3. **Lesson Overview:** - Briefly introduce the topic and the lesson objectives. ### Direct Instruction (20 minutes) 1. **Definition of a Tour Package:** - Explain what a tour package is: a bundled travel product that typically includes transportation, accommodation, and sometimes meals, tours, and entertainment. 2. **Components of a Tour Package:** - Use a whiteboard to list and explain the main components: - **Transportation:** Modes of travel such as flights, buses, trains, etc. - **Accommodation:** Types of lodging including hotels, resorts, hostels, etc. - **Meals:** Meal plans such as full-board, half-board, and all-inclusive options. - **Tour Guides:** The role of guides in providing information and ensuring safety. - **Excursions and Activities:** Planned activities and sightseeing opportunities. - **Insurance:** Travel insurance for unexpected events. - **Extras:** Additional services like airport transfers, rental cars, etc. 3. **Visual Examples:** - Use a projector to show examples of tour package brochures and break down the components illustrated. ### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Group Activity:** - Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a sample tour package brochure. - Ask each group to identify and list out the components present in their package. 2. **Class Discussion:** - Have each group present their findings to the class. - Discuss any differences and similarities among the packages. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Worksheet Activity:** - Distribute worksheets that contain questions about the different components and their importance. - Allow students to fill them out individually. ### Assessment (5 minutes) 1. **Q&A Session:** - Randomly ask students to explain the components of a tour package. - Use questions to gauge understanding and clarify any misconceptions. ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Summary of Key Points:** - Quickly summarize the lesson, emphasizing the main components. 2. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign students to create a mock tour package for a destination of their choice, including all discussed components. 3. **Closing Remarks:** - Encourage students to explore more about travel and tourism and consider future careers in this field. 4. **Dismissal:** --- ## Evaluation: 1. **Formative Assessment:** - Monitor group discussions and individual worksheet responses for understanding and participation. 2. **Summative Assessment:** - Review the homework assignment to assess comprehension and application of lesson concepts. --- ## Differentiation: 1. **For Advanced Learners:** - Ask them to research and present additional components or unique tour packages. 2. **For Struggling Learners:** - Provide simpler, more guided examples and extra support during group activities. --- By the end of this lesson, students should have a strong understanding of the various components that make up a tour package and be able to apply this knowledge in a practical context.