Theoretical Framework

The present study is anchored on the theory of Experiential Education Theory which
states that all programs that are designed to expand the setting of learning experiences beyond
the traditional school environment to occupational and community settings and these programs
use planned experiences to promote cooperation between traditional educational institutions
and business, industry, labor, government and community groups to support learning. This
Theory was first used in 1982 and was popularized by Juliet Miller. This theory is the
researchers’ guide in determining the Challenges faced by the students in Work immersion,
because this theory explained that all programs are designed to expand the setting of learning
experiences beyond the traditional school environment to occupational and community settings.
And the present study discussed about the Challenges faced by the students in Work
immersion.

Conceptual Framework
The paradigm in Figure 1 presents the framework and the flow on how the study was
conducted. The first box pertains to the input of the research study which refers to the
challenges faced by Tourism students in Work immersion. The second box pertains to the
process of the research study. This pertains to the survey questionnaire and interview which
were both used by the researchers. The third box pertains to the output of the research study.
This refers to the recommendations given by the researchers.

Input Process Output

Profile of the respondents in Survey questionnaire

terms of:
-Age;
-Sex; Interview
-Year Graduated

Challenges Faced by Tourism Statistical Techniques Recommendations

Students towards Work
Immersion in terms of:
-Time Management;
-Work place relations; and
-Skills and Competencies

How are the identified

challenges addressed by the
Tourism Students?

Figure 1
The Research Paradigm