E-Journal of Tourism
Volume 5 Number 2 (September 2018)

Educational Tourism as an Effective Learning Model at Vredeburg Fort Museum Yogyakarta Indonesia

Ani Wijayanti (Hospitality Department BSI Tourism Academy Yogyakarta Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2018

Abstract

The Vredeburg Fort Museum became the main destination of educational tourism. Edu-tourism attractions offered by Vredeburg Fort Museum able to realize educational tourism experience and become a source of learning, not just a source of information. This research is a descriptive survey research. Data were obtained through a survey of 200 respondents selected by purposive sampling and analyzed using three box method. The survey results recorded Vredeburg Fort Museum offers a very varied tourist attraction, with a high index value, which is 150.71, while the learning experience of history science is 145.5. The results is Vredeburg Fort Museum applied cooperative learning concept through the implementation of several elements in the management of educational tourism, including; the team of planners, tourism content, events, local community involvement, tour operators, media, curriculum, teachers, educators, tour flow, and organization. The concept of learning is formed in two spaces, namely classroom and practical experience involving various stakeholders. The concept of learning is very effective to understand the historical messages offered by managers through collectibles, as well as bridges between educational institutions and Vredeburg Fort Museum to get practical training for learners.Keyword: edu-tourism, learning model, tourism experience, educator, museum

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eot

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

E-Journal of Tourism promotes and enhances research developments in the field of tourism. The journal provides an international platform for debate and dissemination of research findings whilst also facilitating the discussion of new research areas and techniques. E-Journal of Tourism continues to ...