There are many forces that impact on where tourist’s choice for their holidays, some have an immediate effect and others the effects are not so significant. In this excellent program we investigate the global forces taxonomy and see how it categorizes the factors affecting global tourism into three layers, the outer layer examining geographical, environmental and climatic factors, the middle layer examining demographic and socio-cultural factors and the inner layer political, economic and technological factors. Each layer creates challenges and opportunities for tourism destinations and we discuss these with tourism experts. This program is an excellent learning resource for all students of tourism and related disciplines.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Growth and Niche Markets in Tourism
A large range of factors have led to tourism becoming one of the world’s fastest growing industries and this has led to the rapid growth in niche tourism where tourists seek to have experiences beyond their everyday ones. This program explores some niche markets, including volunteer tourism, dark tourism, health and medical tourism, and gastronomic tourism. Discussions with niche market tourists explore their motivations behind the experiences they chose and whether the outcomes were what they were hoping for. This engaging and informative resource is essential viewing for students of tourism and related studies.
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Rotorua: A Case Study in Sustainable Tourism
Tourism is an important industry to many nations worldwide. Rotorua on New Zealand’s north island is the birthplace of tourism in that country, having hosted visitors to the city and surrounding area since the early 19th century. In this location based program we explore the geothermal features, Maori culture, the spa/health and wellbeing industry and the region’s spectacular lakes and forests are the attractions that draw around four million visitors a year to Rotorua. This growth has led to the need to ensure that the tourism is sustainable economically, socially and environmentally. This engaging and informative resource is essential viewing for students of tourism and related studies.
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The Troubles in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has had a violent history stemming from the early 1600’s when large numbers British Protestants settled in the north and ousted large numbers of Irish Catholics. In this interview of based program we explore the causes of the Irish troubles from early settlement, the Easter Uprising, The Anglo-Irish Treaty, and the rise of the IRA. We examine the conflicts between the Protestants and Catholics, the Unionists and the Republicans and what lies ahead for the future. This program features a wide range of interviews with politics lecturers and politicians from both sides of politics.
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Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
All forms of life – from simple to complex – share an ability and instinct to reproduce. Reproduction occurs either sexually through an exchange of genetic material between two organisms, or asexually where organisms replicate producing offspring with an identical genetic makeup to their parent. This program looks at sexual and asexual reproduction, starting at the cellular level, with clear explanations of meiosis and mitosis. Using a range of graphics and footage to explain biological processes, it explores various types of asexual reproduction, including fission, budding, fragmentation, spores, vegetative and artificial propagation. Sexual reproduction in animals is covered – including direct and indirect development – as well as sexual reproduction in flowering plants. Finally, various benefits and disadvantages of both types of reproduction are examined.
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Pregnancy and Childbirth: The Real Story
The wonder of pregnancy and childbirth is an exciting and stressful time for mothers as well as fathers. This engaging, interview led program transitions from conception to birth as it covers the key developmental stages in each trimester. Experts interviewed include midwives Kelly Langford and Jan Ireland, and obstetrician Dr Lionel Steinberg. In parallel, we follow a mother’s journey across the nine months. The program documents foetal development, outlines key medical tests, the emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, birthing options and the birthing process. An invaluable resource for those entering the fields of health care, midwifery, psychology and medicine, it combines medical information with the human experience.
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Critical Issues in Business: Success and Failure
What are the critical issues which decide the success or failure of a business? An ideal resource for senior secondary viewers, this program reveals the inner-workings of organisations and the factors which influence their operations. Business experts from a range of industries discuss the importance of the business plan, financing and budgeting, management of staff, SWOT and trend analysis, investment in technology, and how to identify competitive advantage in the market. This program details ‘real world’ scenarios and strategies employed by organisations to make success guaranteed and the ways in which modern organisations strive to succeed.
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Designers at Work
Design is a fundamental way in which we express ourselves. And the designer is involved in every stage of the process, from the initial idea, to production and testing, and to eventual use. A perfect resource for design and engineering audiences across the board, this investigative-styled program examines the key stages of the design process and the factors which influence this process. Experts in architecture, industrial design, sustainable design and product development discuss how they approach a project and what it’s like working with clients and colleagues. Visually-stunning and a fascinating insight into a creative, high-pressured industry, viewers will experience how a design goes from imagination to reality.
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Employment Relations and Conflict Resolution
Teamwork and effective relationships with colleagues are essential to the productive and profitable operation of most organizations. Inevitably though, there are disputes and conflict, and all personnel need to know how to appropriately deal with them. This interview based program examines employment relations and workplace conflict. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, it explores the role of Human Resources in workplace conflict, the role of managers and supervisors in dealing with it, the nature of workplace disputes, and strategies for effective dispute resolution. This production is an ideal resource for all senior secondary level and further education students preparing for part or full-time employment, or studying employment relations.
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Management Roles – Planning, Organising, Leading, Controlling
Management is one of the most widely-discussed and critical issues in business. In this engaging program for senior secondary students we investigate what a manager actually does and how they achieve success. Experts explain the different tasks of management, such as planning, leading, organising and controlling, and the challenges they face in the various departments of large-scale organisations. We investigate the most effective strategies when faced with resource allocation or staffing issues or measuring performance. The diverse nature of management is examined in the wider context of globalisation and technological innovation, offering viewers a valuable insight into the day-to-day lives of managers.