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National Park Planning and Management Introduction

National Park Planning and Management Introduction. Xuan (Angela) Zhu. Niagara Falls, NY, US, 2003. Content. Tidbinbilla, A.C.T, AU 2008. Who am I? What is a TIE course? Why shall we learn this course? Who else will learn this course? What shall we learn? How will we learn?. Who am I?.

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National Park Planning and Management Introduction

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  1. National Park Planning and ManagementIntroduction Xuan (Angela) Zhu

  2. Niagara Falls, NY, US, 2003 Content Tidbinbilla, A.C.T, AU 2008 Who am I? What is a TIE course? Why shall we learn this course? Who else will learn this course? What shall we learn? How will we learn?

  3. Who am I? Yosemite Nat’l Park, CA, US, 2003 Sanqing Mt., Playing with Python, 2008 Angela A nature and outdoor lover A good teacher? An advanced interpreter An industrious learner An adventurous explorer A social pleasant person A part-time English tour guide An active aerobic exerciser A good friend… ? Why I Am Qualified??

  4. Doing Research on NPs & Enjoying It Research Grant (Selected, Current) 1. 2012-2013, Chairing a National Tourism Administration Grant, 2012, Comparative Study on Domestic and Overseas Safety Mechanism/ Risk Management on Backpacker Tourism and AdventureTourism (12TABG021). 2. 2013-2015, Chairing a National Grant of Science (Grant for Youth), 2012, Study on Response Mechanism of Rural Community to Backpacker Tourism in Less Developed Area- Case Studies on Tiger Leaping George and Yading Selected Publications A. Related with National Parks 1. Zhu X. 2011. Literature Review on Environment Interpretation and Visitor Education in China. Tourism Science, Vol. 25, No. 2, May, pp. 85-94. (In Chinese) 2. Zhu X. Zhu H. 2011. The Reconstruction of China’s Natural Heritage Interpretation System: focusing on the education function. Areal Research and Development, Vol. 30, No. 3, June, pp. 134-139. (In Chinese) B. Related with Backpacker Tourism 1. Zhu, X. 2012. A Research on the Forming and Acting Mechanism of New Rural Economic Elites in Rural Tourism: based on a case study of Tiger Leaping George Hiking Route in Yunnan, China. Tourism Tribune, Vol. 27, No. 6, June, pp. 73-78. (In Chinese) 2. Zhu X. The Pioneers of the Fragile Eco-tourism Areas— a comparative study between eco-tourists and backpacker tourists. Human Geography, Vol. 23, No. 6, Dec., pp. 113-117. (In Chinese) 3. Zhu X. Theoretical and Empirical Study on Backpacker Tourism. June, 2009. China Travel and Tourism Press. (In Chinese) Academic Awards Theoretical and Empirical Study on Backpacker Tourism has been awarded Outstanding Tourism Academic Research by China Tourism Administration 2011, Monograph Category (11TAZ04).

  5. Walking in NPs and Taking Adventures Hot Air Balloon, Canada, 2012 Safari in Okavango, Botswana 2012

  6. Gliding in Switzerland, 2011 Skydiving in Saipan, 2005

  7. Rainbow Too many? MORE OF YOUR SHOW & STORY TIME !!! Whale Watching Vs. Floatplane Sightseeing in Tofino, Canada Yoga in Banff National Park

  8. What is a TIE (Teaching in English) course? 1. A teaching/learning mode - English is a tool, not the content and the subject of the teaching. ** Question: What is language？ Answer: Language opens up a window to observe and perceive the world in another perspective; it grows another method and habit for you to observe and perceive the world. 2. A high education reform project 3. Objective - To improve student’s academic ability by using English directly. - To develop student’s overall development in specialized knowledge and English proficiency. 4. Requirement - Using textbook and materials published from English-speaking countries. - Students listen, read, communicate and interact in English. - Slides, exams and assignments will all be in English.

  9. Why shall we learn this course？ • The role of this course in the leisure science 1. What is leisure, leisure studies and leisure science? 2. What is national park? 3. What is the relation between national park and leisure/tourism science?

  10. What is the leisure science？ 1. What is leisure？ ——Leisure time and its use. 2. What is leisure studies？ —— Academic studies of leisure concept. 3. What is leisurescience？ —— A discipline centered on leisure.

  11. Why shall we learn this course? • The role of this course in the leisure science 1. What is leisure, leisure studies and leisure science? 2. What is national park? 3. What is the relation between national park and leisure science?

  12. What is national park？ 1. The definition of national park 2. The example of US national park system 3、Do we have national parks in China？

  13. What is national park？ 1. The definition of national park - A natural area of land and/ or sea, designated to (1) protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present and future generations, (2) exclude exploitation or occupation inimical to the purpose of designation of the area, (3) Provide a foundation for spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities, all of which must be environmentally and culturally compatible.) 2. The example of US national park system

  14. 3. Do we have national park in China？ （1）National Park （2）National Nature Reserve （3）National Geo Park （4）National Forest Park （5）National Mine Park （6）National Water Park

  15. 3. Do we have national park in China？ （7）National Wetland Park & National Urban Wetland Park （8）National Tourist Vacation Areas （9）National Key Cultural Relic （10）National Historic Cultural City/ Town (Village) （11）Others: World Natural and Cultural Heritage, Man and Bio-sphere Reserves…

  16. Why shall we learn this course? Balanced Rock, Arches National Park, Utah, USA • The role of this course in the leisure science 1. What is leisure, leisure studies and leisure science? 2. What is national park? 3. What is the relation between national park and leisure science?

  17. What is the relation between national park and leisure science? 1. National parks are important recreation space. 2. National parks are key leisure products. 3. Successful national park planning and management leads to advanced recreational activities and ideas.

  18. Who else will learn the course? • Tourism destination planner • Planning and designing major, Engineering • Ex： Landscape architecture major in Tongji University. • Tourist attractions managers • Tourism/recreation management major, Management • Ex: Attraction management course for tourism management students. • Resource and Environment Conservation • Resource and Environment, Forestry, Geography major, Science and economics • Ex: Recreation, Park & Tourism Dept., Texas A&M University,

  19. Undergraduate Courses in Texas A&M • Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (RPTS) • Introduction to Recreation and Parks, Foundations of Recreation and Parks, Foundations of Tourism, Park and Tourism Operations, Leisure and Outdoor Recreation, Administration of Recreation Resource Agencies, Methods of Environmental Interpretation, Recreation and Tourism Programs, Recreational Management of Wildlands, Tourism Marketing, Recreation Research and Analysis, Recreation, Parks and Diverse Populations, Tourism and Recreation Enterprises, Park Planning and Design, Financing and Marketing Recreation, Park and Tourism Resources, Natural Resource Law, Tourist and Resort Development, Tourism Impacts, Development and Management of Protected Areas, Youth Development Organizations and Services - 22 courses, 64 credits. • Seminar(1), Internship(1-6), Directed Studies(1-4), Special Topics in... (1-4)

  20. Break time! Let’s play a game! Count off by fives, give me your name! Remember your number! Testing method!

  21. What shall we learn？ I. How shall we learn? • Concept and classification • Minds and Ideas of NP - history, general situation &conflict • Skills and techniques in management and planning • Resources • Visitors • Interpretation “Foreign” body “Chinese”Shell Implications and experiences from thewest

  22. What shall we learn？ II. What shall we learn? Concept and classification History, general situation , conflicts and solutions Resource planning and management Visitor planning and management Interpretation planning and management

  23. How shall we learn?- Teaching and studying methods Meticulous but Methodical Theoretical studies Case studies Masses of reading Independent thinking In-class presentation Group discussion Class debate Self-guided teaching Interactive teaching

  24. About the final score Yeah! No hitchhiking! Grading Method: Daily performance 20％, Group assignment 50%, Final exam 30%. Class attendance and involvement are strongly encouraged. Grades are scored according to group grading and in-group grading. Special notes: 1. Marking Approaches for Group Discussion and presentation Grading will be done by inter-group assessment (50%) and intra-group assessment (50%). – See “syllabus” for the details. 2. Marking Criteria for Thesis Questions in the Final Exam Final exam will consist of two to four optional thesis questions. Each student can choose one question to answer and references are allowed to take into the classroom. – See “syllabus” for the details.

  25. References Textbook 1. Eagles, P. & McCool, S. (2003). Tourism in National Parks and Protected Areas: Planning and Management, OX, UK: CABI Publishing. 2. Pigram, J. & Jenkins, J. (2006), Outdoor Recreation Management (2nd edition), New York, NY: Routledge. Other References - See “Syllabus” for details

  26. After-class exercises：On our national parks Group work: material collecting and organizing Please collect materials for China’s （1）national park,（2）national nature reserve (including those listed in the Man and Bio-sphere Program by UNESCO) ,（3）national geo-park (including world geo-park) ,（4）national forest park,（5）national mine park,（6）national water park,（7）National Wetland Park & National Urban Wetland Park,（8）National Tourist Vacation Areas,（9）National Key Cultural Relic ,（10）National Historic Cultural Town (Village) / City, organizing and generalizing their (i) definition, (ii) purpose of establishment, (iii) numbers, (iv) statutory responsible authority and (v) management system, so that you can contrast them with other countries later on.

  27. Material Collecting Method 1. Guided by academic articles and books (1) Relying on school online library and its databases. (2) Using the right “keywords” will be the key. 2. Associated with professional websites • Taking advantage of searching engines such as google (not baidu). • Think about why? (2) Relevant organizations’ websites (such as IUCN) could be your favorite.

  28. Other Information • Use the Course Center as a communication platform. 2. Contacting the instructor • Email: xzhu@shnu.edu.cn • Cell phone: 13774426945。 • Emails and text messages are preferred.

  29. Hard Work!!! Good Luck!!!

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