Visitas técnicas e o processo de formação superior no curso de bacharelado em turismo da Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba - UFDPar

Abstract

This work has as its theme the technical visits and the process of higher education training in the Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism at the Federal University of Delta do Parnaíba - UFDPar. The main objective of the research was to understand the implications of technical visits for the Tourism course. The research has a qualitative approach and a descriptive character, having been carried out through semi-structured interviews and an online questionnaire applied to 16 students of the Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, enrolled between the 2nd and 8th semesters of the course. The results showed that all participants had already participated in one or more technical visits, considering them fundamental to strengthen theoretical learning and promote professional development. In addition, it was noted that technical visits contribute to skills such as critical thinking. The most mentioned activities were visits to hospitality, the environment, cultural heritage, and events, as well as references to gastronomic and historical experiences. Despite the difficulties mentioned for participation, such as lack of financial resources, absence of available spots, and health issues, the students recognize that technical visits provide closer contact with the job market and that this activity should continue to be encouraged. It is concluded that technical visits are fundamental pedagogical tools for the identity and training of tourism professionals and should be improved and made accessible to all students, as they contribute to learning outside the classroom.