Panchal, Jenny, Culala, Harold John, and Gagrat, Vizak (2025) Learning Trajectory Reflections: An Authentic Assessment for Transformative Learning. In: [Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference]. pp. 564-566. From: CAUTHE 2025: Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference, 10-13 Feb 2025, Brisbane, Australia.

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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) gains influence, authentic assessments are becoming increasingly vital in higher education. These assessments apply their knowledge to real-life situations, fostering skills like communication and empathy (Baum, 2002). Unlike traditional assessments, authentic assessments offer more meaningful learning by challenging students to solve real-world problems and enhancing critical skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability, which are crucial for success in industries like tourism and hospitality (Mueller, 2005). Authentic assessments help develop key soft skills like creativity, communication, and cultural awareness, which are highly valued (Baum, 2002). This ongoing study, grounded in transformative learning theory (TLT), explores how authentic assessments, particularly 'Learning Trajectory' reflections, enhance learning in a third-year subject on visitor and crowd behaviour management for tourism, hospitality, and sports and events management students.

Item ID:	86374
Item Type:	Conference Item (Abstract / Summary)
ISBN:	978-0-6459381-1-1
Keywords:	authentic assessments, transformative learning, critical thinking, tourism education, learning outcomes
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Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2025 06:18
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