Infotech Development Systems Colleges, Inc.

Natera Corner P. Timog Street, Dunao Ligao City 4504

Telephone No. (052) 202-1949 || 091788126
E-mail address: idscollegesinc@gmail.com || idscolleges@yahoo.com

COURSE TITLE: TOUR GUIDING

COURSE CODE : TM ELECT 2

COURSE CREDIT : 3 UNITS
PROGRAM : BSTM
YEAR LEVEL/SEM : 2ND year, 2ndsem
INSTRUCTOR : FLORIVEL D. VILLACORTA
SYNCHRONOUS SCHEDULE : FRIDAY / 1:00-4:00 PM
Google Classroom Code : wpqfqpn
Google Meet link : https://meet.google.com/jrx-kwns-ftp

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course discusses the general knowledge and principles involve in carrying out tour
guiding activities. The topics will consist of developing competencies that a person must
achieve to assist and guide the tourists and coordinate their itinerary from the day of arrival at
a specific destination up to the day of departure. This will emphasize the role as they serve as
constant traveling companion for the tourists and see to it that whatever is contracted by the
tour operator is given as per contract as specified in the itinerary. The course will also equip
students with a comprehensive knowledge about techniques and best practices in guiding and
escorting travelers.

COURSE OUTLINE

I. PRELIMINARY
A. The History of Tour Guiding
B. An Overview of Tour Guiding
C. The Meaning and Classification of Tour Guide
D. Types of Tour Guides
E. The Traveler
F. Research Information Relevant to The Locality and Tour Itinerary

II. MIDTERM
A. Various Roles of Tour Guides
B. The Importance of Education in Guiding
C. Qualities of an Ideal Tour Guide
D. Roles and Duties of a Tour Guide
E. Benefits of Being a Tour Guide
F. Communication Skills of a Tour Guide
G. Rapport
H. Coordinate Tour Arrangements for Clients

III. PRE-FINAL
A. Conducting Tours
 B. The Guiding Business
C. Professional Ethics in Guiding
D. Entertainment and Recreation
E. Accompany and Guide Clients in Accordance with The Tour Itinerary
F. The Tour Proper
IV. FINALS
A. Guiding Travelers with Disabilities
B. Guiding During Unexpected Situation
C. Major Trends in the 21st Century
D. Tour Guiding and the Covid Pandemic

REFERENCES

Cruz, Zenaida, Principles & Ethics of Tour Guiding, Rex Bookstore, 2009
Ramos, Francisco, the Basics of Tour Guiding, C&E Publishing, 2012
TESDA Training Regulations Local Guiding Services.pdf

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Quizzes
Seatwork
Assignments
Projects
Periodic exam

GRADING SYSTEM:
The School follows a cumulative grading system:
(Preliminary rating x 0.30) + (Midterm rating x 0.70) = Midterm Grade
(Midterm Grade x 0.30) + (Semi-final rating x 0.70) = Semi-final Grade
(Semi-final Grade x 0.30) + (Final rating x 0.70) = Final Grade

Grade Components

Periodic Examination 30%

Quizzes 25%

Class Standing (Class

Participation, Course
45%
Requirement and
Deportment)

FINAL GRADE 100%

Prepared by:

FLORIVEL D. VILLACORTA, MM
Instructor