Teacher’s guide for Caribbean ‘green’ travel : your choices make a difference

Abstract

“Green travel” refers to destinations, accommodations and modes of transportation that reflect values such as environmental sustainability, community development, and local empowerment. The documentary «Caribbean ‘green’ travel: your choices make a difference», produced by the Center for Responsible Travel in Washington, D.C., and released in 2016, looks at case studies of resorts and hotels from four Caribbean islands: Jamaica, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, and Grenada. All four nations have experienced high levels of tourism, like most of the Caribbean, and have at times witnessed the environmental and social impacts that come from poorly planned and weakly controlled development. This study guide is designed to help teachers at any level who wish to use the film in their classes. It is designed to help teachers and students explore key concepts introduced by the film, including sustainable hospitality management, community development, ecotourism, voluntourism, certification, and so on. This guide follows the film scene-by-scene, with brief synopses followed by discussion questions and ideas for in-class or take-home activities. The guide also includes suggestions for supplemental readings and websites for further exploration. There is also a test bank with questions that can be used for quizzes or exams.

Where to watch the documentary: https://youtu.be/DumdZgjmRvg