English Language Support Served with Integrity: Reflections from a Hospitality and Tourism Management Workshop Facilitator
摘要
Students in vocational programs in Canada whose first or primary language differs from the language of instruction face the dual challenge of mastering new industry-specific skills while demonstrating competencies in an additional language. At Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the Academic Success Centre supports Hospitality and Tourism Management students in acquiring specialized vocabulary and building confidence with industry-specific communication strategies. This chapter offers insights from the Academic Support Specialist who facilitates workshops designed to prepare these students to serve lunch guests at Jane’s, an upscale fine-dining restaurant on campus. Building students’ language and cultural skills for vocational career success creates opportunities to demonstrate the six fundamental values of academic integrity-honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage-as outlined by the International Center for Academic Integrity (2021). Reflecting on the six fundamental values can guide institutional members in refining their professional practice and fostering a culture of academic integrity that supports students in achieving their academic and professional goals.