The barriers to implementing multiple teaching techniques in tourism and hotels higher Education : the case of Hehvan university

Abstract EN

This research focuscs on determining twenty three potential barriers pertaining to four main constructs of barriers (classroom environment, students, resources and lecturers' competence) affecting the implementation of multiple teaching techniques.

Via a self-administered questionnaire with the staff members of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels of Hehvan University, nine barriers were identified.

The most prominent barrier was the lack of up-to-date classroom equipment.

Other identified barriers through this investigation include: the large number of students enrolled, the poor design of classrooms, the lack of air conditions in classrooms, the short time of lectures, the poor communication skills of students, the economic background of students, the budgetary constraints of the faculty and the lack of relevant courses offered to faculty members.

The results also revealed significant differences among respondents based on their years of teaching experience and their perceptions towards each barrier.

Implications and recommendations for further research are also offered.