Impacts of the Pandemic on Tourism Education from a Distance Education Perspective

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the distance education model in Turkey from the perspective of tourism education, which heavily includes applied courses, and to test its functionality in this way. Qualitative research methods were used in the study. The interview method was used to collect data. The obtained data were subjected to content analysis using the MAXQDA software. In addition, SWOT analysis of the distance education model in Turkey has been made using the obtained data. According to our findings, the strongest aspect of the distance education model is that it makes education sustainable. Moreover, it is emphasized that the model includes many opportunities to provide the necessary information and infrastructure for similar crises in the future. Besides these positive aspects, we also identified some negative consequences of the distance education model, including threats such as reducing students’ sense of responsibility and weaknesses such as the inability to carry out the applied courses in the field of tourism.

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