School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure

Dr Crispin Dale

Name Dr Crispin Dale
Job Title
Principal Lecturer Learning and Teaching
School School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure
Tel 01902 32 3278
Email C.Dale@wlv.ac.uk

Biographical Summary Crispin Dale

Crispin is a Principal Lecturer in the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure. In addition to lecturing he has responsibility across the school for learning and teaching.

Prior to academia, Crispin worked in a number of supervisory and management positions in the hospitality industry. Crispin was also involved in a European funded project to work with the Bishkek Academy of Economy and Finance (BAFE) in Kyrgyzstan to develop professional study programmes for both undergraduates and tourism entrepreneurs.

Crispin’s Master’s degree is in Tourism and Leisure, and he holds a PhD.

Teaching responsibilities

Crispin teaches strategic management and business development for the hospitality, tourism, sport and events industries, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in both the UK and overseas.

Crispin has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. This has included chapters on business planning and strategy for sports, hospitality and events organisations.

Non teaching responsibilities

Crispin is the Learning and Teaching Coordinator for the School of Sports, Performing Arts and Leisure.

Research Interests

Crispin’s research has focused on strategic management and business development in the tourism, hospitality, sport and events industries.

Crispin has co-authored a book on Hospitality Business Development which is published by Butterworth-Heinemann. He has also researched the impact of contemporary strategic management issues on small tourism enterprises in the expanding European Union.

Crispin is also involved in dark tourism research and more specifically the mobility of the dark tourism experience. He has also conducted extensive research on the pedagogic use of iPod and Virtual Learning Environment technologies.

Qualifications

  • PhD (by Publication Works) (2010)
  • MA (Distinction) in Tourism and Leisure, Lancaster University (1998) 
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Bolton Institute (1996)
  • BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management, University of Central Lancashire (1994)
  • B/TEC HND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management, Blackpool and the Fylde College (1992)
  • B/TEC ND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management, Stratford upon Avon College (1990)         

Membership of Professional Organisations

  •  FHEA: Fellow of The Higher Education Academy

Publications & Conferences

Peer-refereed academic journals

  • Hassanien, A. and Dale, C. (2011) Drivers and Barriers of New Product Development and Innovation in Events Venues: A Multiple Case Study, Journal of Facilities Management (accepted, forthcoming)
  • Hassanien, A. and Dale, C. (2011) Toward a typology of event venues, International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 2 (2)
  • Dale, C. and Povey, G. (2009) Learner Generated Content and Podcasting, Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 8 (1)
  • Jackson, P. and Dale, C. (2009) An Analysis of Podcasting to Support Learning in Nursing Education, Journal of Health and Social Care Improvement, 1 (2)
  • Wilson, D, Andrews, B. and Dale, C. (2009) ChoreoPod: Dance and the iPod – towards blended learning, International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 1, (1), 49-60
  • Cooper, S. Dale, C. and Spencer, S. (2009) A Tutor in Your Back Pocket: Reflections on the use of iPods and Podcasting in an Undergraduate Popular Music Programme, British Journal of Music Education, 26 (1), 1-13
  • Dale, C. and Pymm, J. (2009) Podagogy: The iPod as a Learning Technology, Active Learning in Higher Education, 10 (1), 84-96
  • Dale, C. (2008) iPods and Creativity in Learning and Teaching: An Instructional Perspective, International Journal of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, 20 (1), 1-9
  • Dale, C. and Hassanien, A. (2008) Podcasting in Tourism Education, Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism, 7 (3), 43 – 60
  • By, R. and Dale, C. (2008) Tourism SMEs and the Successful Management of Organisational Change, International Journal of Tourism Research, 10, (4), 305-313
  • Dale, C. and Lane, A.M. (2007) A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? An analysis of student engagement with virtual learning environments, Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 6 (2), 100-108
  • Dale, C. Robinson, N. and Rashid, T. (2007) Tourism and Terrorism in the EU: Strategies for Prevention, World Journal of Leisure, Tourism and Sports, 1 (1), 66-71
  • Dale, C. (2007) Strategies for using Podcasting to Support the Learning of Tourism Students, Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 6 (1)
  • Robinson, N. Dale, C. and Rashid, T. (2007) A conceptual review of information communication technology in facilitating competitive advantage in service related SMEs, International Journal of Management Cases, 9 (1)
  • Watkins, S. Hassanien, A. and Dale, C. (2006) Exploring the image of the Black Country as a tourist destination, Journal of Place Branding, 4 (2)
  • Dale, C. and McCarthy, P. (2006) I like your style: The learning approaches of leisure, tourism and hospitality students studying generic modules, Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 5 (2)
  • Lane, A, Dale, C. and Horrell, A. (2006), Differentiating work for statistics modules in sports degrees, Journal of Further and Higher Education, 30 (3), pp295-302
  • Dale , C. and Lane, A. (2004) Carry on Talking: Developing ways to enhance students' use of online discussion forums, Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, LTSN, 3 (1),  pp53-59
  • Robinson, N. and Dale, C. (2003) The Battle of the Two SARS: Hong Kong's Hospitality and Tourism Provision since 1997, Hospitality Review, 5 (3)
  • Dale. C. (2003) The Competitive Networks of Tourism eMediaries, Journal of Vacation Marketing, 9 (2)
  • Dale, C. and Robinson, R. (2001).  The Theming of Tourism Education: A Three Domain Approach, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 16 (1), pp30-34
  • Dale, C. (2000).  The UK Tour Operating Industry: A Competitive Analysis, Journal of Vacation Marketing, 6 (4), pp357-367
  • Dale, C. (2000).  Contested Territories: An Exploration of the Notion of Quiet Enjoyment in National Park Policy and Practice, North West Geographer: Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society, 3 (2), pp21-31
  • Dale, C. and Robinson, N. (1999), Bermuda, Tourism and the Visiting Cruise Market: Strategies for Sustained Growth, Journal of Vacation Marketing, 5 (4).

Professional publications

 

  • Dale. C. (2010) Development Methods in the Global Brewing Industry, AngloHigher, October,  http://www.anglohigher.com/casestudies/casestudy_detail/37/19  
  • Dale, C. and Pymm, J. (2009) Podagogy, Viewfinder 74, Journal of the British Universities Film and Video Council, February
  • Dale, C. (2006) Using Technologies for Blended Learning, LINK 17, HEA Network (Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
  • Dale, C. Livesey, R. and Barber, A. (2006) ePortfolio: a system for lifelong learning, LINK 15, HEA Network (Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
  • Dale, C. and McCarthy, P. (2005) Students, Studies and Styles: An Analysis of the Learning Styles of Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Students Studying Generic Modules, Learning and Teaching Projects, Centre for Learning and Teaching (CeLT), University of Wolverhampton
  • Dale, C. (2004) Strategic Management for Tourism, Resource Guide, HEA for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism, December
  • Robinson, N. and Dale, C. (2004) Watching the Detectives: Using contextualisation methods to facilitate the teaching of research orientated subjects within HE, LINK 9, LTSN, pp12-14
  • Dale, C. (2004) Using Online Discussion Forums as a Learning Tool, Online Case Study for the LTSN (Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism), Dale. C. (2003) Carry on Talking: Using Online Discussion Forums as a Learning Tool, LINK8, LTSN,
  • Lane, A, Dale, C. and Horrell, A. (2004), Differentiation via WOLF: Providing Steps to Achievement, Learning and Teaching Projects, Centre for Learning and Teaching (CeLT), University of Wolverhampton
  • Biscomb, K. and Dale, C. (2003) Recent Tourism Developments Within Kyrgyzstan, LSA Newsletter, Leisure Studies Association, July
  • Dale. C. (2003) Getting Over Technophobia: Developing a Culture of Technology Supported Learning in Leisure, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, LINK7, LTSN,
  • Dale, C. and Greenbank, P. (2001).  Relationship Marketing in Small Businesses, Financial Accountant, January, p10-11

External conferences

  • Robinson, N. and Dale, C. (2011) Searching for Maddy: Tourism mobilities and the role of the tourist as agents for safety and security in preventing child trafficking. First International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences, Middlesex University Dubai, November 22-24
  • Dale, C. (2010) Podcasting and Learner Generated Content, Podcasting: Ask the Expert, Staffordshire University, 8th July
  • Dale, C. and Povey, G. (2010) Podcasting and Learner Generated Content, 14-19 Workforce Support, West Midlands Line of Learning Network, The Engine House Visitor & Education Centre, 30 June
  • Dale, C. (2010) Podcasting and Work Based Assessment, Lifelong Learning Network, Innovative Models in Work-based Assessment Event, 29th April, Wolverhampton Science Park: Technology and Innovation Centre
  • Robinson, P. and Dale. C. (2009) The Virtual Destination: Exploring the use of Google Earth as a pedagogical tool in tourism education, Association of Tourism Teachers in Higher Education Conference, Losehill Hall, 2nd-4th December
  • Pymm, J. and Dale, C. (2009) Podcasts and the future, Practice Pod Conference, PALATINE HEA/University of Wolverhampton, 23rd October
  • Robinson, N. and Dale, C. (2009) Wanted man: A Conceptual Review of the Role of Dark Tourism in facilitating the exploration of Unsolved Cold Case Murders. Tourist Experiences: Meanings, Motivations, Behaviours, April 1st - 4th 2009
  • Dale, C. and Povey, G. (2008) Podding Through the Ages: Student Experiences of Developing Podcasts, Association of Tourism Teachers in Higher Education Conference, Canterbury Christ Church University, 3rd -  5th December 2008
  • Dale, C. and Povey, G. (2008) Learner generated content for heritage attractions using iPods, mLearn 2008, 8-10th October
  • Pymm, J. and Dale, C. (2008) Podagogy, Learning Lab, University of Wolverhampton, 17th September
  • Dale, C. (2008) Learning Technology and Pedagogic Research, Learning Lab, University of Wolverhampton, 17th September
  • Dale, C. (2008) Podagogy: Theoretical and Practical Issues, Learning Lab, University of Wolverhampton, 15th May
  • Dale, C. (2008) The Socially Networked Learner: Choices, Challenges and Opportunities, The Changing Faces of Learning Conference, Learning Lab, University of Wolverhampton, 6th February
  • Dale, C. and Heitmann, S. (2007) Using images to support the assessment of online discussion forums in tourism, Association of Tourism Teachers in Higher Education Conference, St Marys College, Oxford, 5-7 December 2007
  • Dale, C. and Hassanien, A. (2007) Student Experiences of Using Enhanced Podcasts to Support Learning, SOLSTICE 2007, Edge Hill University, 11 May
  • Dale, C. (2006) Podding around the World: Using Podcasting to Support the Learning of Tourism Students, Association of Tourism Teachers in Higher Education Conference, 6-8 December 2006
  • Dale, C. (2006) Using VLEs for Blended Learning Approaches, British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference: From Education to Application, University of Wolverhampton, 11-13th September
  • Dale, C. and Lane, A, (2006) A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? An analysis of student engagement with virtual learning environments, Paper submitted to the Critical Issues in Leisure & Tourism Education:Current Trends and Developments in Pedagogy and Research conference, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, May 10-12
  • McCarthy, P. and Dale, C. (2006) I like your style: The learning approaches of leisure, tourism and hospitality students studying generic modules, 1st International Conference on the First Year Experience, University of Teeside, 26th to 28th April  
  • Dale, C. Lane, A, and Horrell, A. (2005) To interact or not to interact, that is the question: an analysis of student engagement with online learning, Pedagogic Research and Development Day, Higher Education Academy (Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Network), 4th March
  • Robinson N. and Dale, C. (2004) Babylon’s Burning: A conceptual study of potential mechanisms to limit the impact of terrorism on tourism in the expanding European Union, Borderless Frontiers: The implications for tourism in the new and enlarged European Union Conference, Cyprus, 10&11th December 2004
  • McCarthy, P. and Dale, C. (2004) Students, Studies and Styles, Social Sciences Residential Weekend, Open University/Warwickshire College, 8th May
  • Lane, A, Dale, C. and Horrell, A. (2004), Differentiation via on-line learning: Providing Steps for Achievement, 6th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference, Nottingham Trent University, 22nd April
  • Dale, C. (2002) Sources of Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Tourism eMediaries, Poster Presentation, IFITT/ENTER Conference 2002, Innsbruck, 22nd January
  • Biscomb, K. and Dale, C. (2002) The Changing Tourism Curriculum, TempusTacis/ Bishkek Academy of Economy and Finance Conference, Kyrgyzstan, 16th April
  • Dale, C. (2002) The Role of New Technologies in Delivering a Multi Channel Learning Strategy in Education, TempusTacis/Bishkek Academy of Economy and Finance Conference, Kyrgyzstan, 16th April
  • Dale, C. (2000), Exploring Methodologies when Researching for a Masters Dissertation in Tourism, Presentation to the MA in Tourism and Leisure, Lancaster University, 19 May
  • Dale, C. (1999), Contested Territories: An Exploration of the Notion of Quiet Enjoyment in National Park Policy and Practice, Leisure and Exclusion Conference, Staffordshire University, 2 September.

Internal conference presentations

  • Wale, D, Dale C. Arnold, J. and Goldsmith, E. (2011) Student Voice: It’s all about the process, Rich Exchanges Conference, Institute for Learning Enhancement, University of Wolverhampton, 28th June
  • Robinson, P. and Dale. C. (2011) The Virtual Destination: Exploring the use of Google Earth as a pedagogical tool in tourism education, Research Conference, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, 19th January
  • Dale, C. and Povey, G. (2008) Podding Through the Ages: Student Experiences of Developing Podcasts, SSPAL Research Conference, 21st January 2009
  • Dale, C. and Heitmann, S. (2008) Using images to support the assessment of online discussion forums in tourism, SSPAL Research Day, University of Wolverhampton, 13th February
  • Dale, C. (2007) Synergies between Learning, Teaching and Research, L&T Staff Development Seminar, University of Wolverhampton, 14th November
  • Dale, C. (2007) Using Podcasting to Support Student Learning, eLearning Celebration, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, University of Wolverhampton, 22nd June
  • Dale, C. and Hassanien, A. (2007) Student Experiences of Using Enhanced Podcasts to Support Learning, Learning Technology and Pedagogic Research Seminar, University of Wolverhampton, 13 March
  • Dale, C. (2007) Using Podcasting to Support the Learning of Tourism Students, Research Conference, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, 10th January
  • Dale, C. Spencer, S. and Cooper, S. (2006) Podagogy, Learning and Teaching Seminar, CELT, 13th February
  • Dale, C. (2006) Tourism, Terrorism and the New Europe: Strategies for minimising the impact of terrorism on tourism, Research Seminar, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, 12th January
  • Dale, C. Lane, A, and Horrell, A. (2005) To interact or not to interact, that is the question: an analysis of student engagement with online learning, Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Wolverhampton, 28 June
  • Dale, C. Lane, A, and Horrell, A. (2005) To interact or not to interact, that is the question: an analysis of student engagement with online learning, School of Education Conference, University of Wolverhampton, 27th April
  • Dale, C. Lane, A, and Horrell, A. (2005) To interact or not to interact, that is the question: an analysis of student engagement with online learning, Staff Development Research Day, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, 1st February
  • Dale, C. and McCarthy, P. (2004) Students, Studies and Styles: An Analysis of the Learning Styles of Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Students Studying Generic Modules, Centre for Learning and Teaching (CeLT) Project Presentations, University of Wolverhampton, 1st July
  • Lane, A, Horrell, A. and Dale, C. (2003) Differentiation via WOLF: Providing Steps to Achievement, Centre for Learning and Teaching (CeLT) Project Presentations, University of Wolverhampton, 1st July
  • Dale, C. (2003) You're going to need someone by your side: The alliances and networks of tourism eMediaries, Research Seminar, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, 12th March
  • Dale, C. (1998), Marketing the 3 S’s: The Innovative Transfer and Application of Marketing Concepts to Practice, Business Education Conference, Edge Hill University College, 4 July

 

Books and Chapters

 

  • Hassanien, A. and Dale, C. (2011) Facilities Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, CABI (in preparation)
  • Wilson, D, Andrews, B. and Dale, C. (2011) iPod Technologies: Advancing Dance and Digital Performance in Parsons’ D. Combining E-Learning and M-Learning: New Applications of Blended Educational Resources, Hershey: IGI Global.
  • Dale, C. and Povey, G. (2011) Promoting learner generated content and podcasting in postgraduate hospitality education in Kitchenham. A. (Ed) Model for Interdisciplinary Mobile Learning: Delivering Information to Students, Hershey: IGI Global
  • Robinson, N. and Dale, C. (2011) Dark Tourism, in Robinson, P. Heitmann, S. and Dieke, P. U. C. Research Themes for Tourism, Oxford: CABI
  • Tassiopoulos, D. and Dale, C. (2010) Business Planning and Strategy in Robinson, P. Wale, D. and Dickson, G. (eds) Event Management, Oxford: CABI
  • Hassanien, A. Dale, C. and Clark, A. (2010) Hospitality Business Development, Butterworth-Heinemann
  • Pymm, J. and Dale, C. (2009) Podagogy, BUFVC Annual, Journal of the British Universities Film and Video Council
  • Dale, C. (2009) Strategic Management in Bill, K. (ed) Sport Management, Exeter: Learning Matters
  • Dale, C. (2009) Business Planning and Strategy in Robinson, P. (ed) (2009) Managing Operations in The Travel Industry, Oxford: CABI
  • Robinson, P. Dale, C. and Wale, D. (2009) Using ePortfolios on two versions of an employability skill module, in Buswell, J. and Beckett, N. (eds) Enhancing student-centred learning in business and management, hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism, Newbury: Threshold Press Ltd, 87-95 Lawton, M.
  • Dale, C. Robinson, P. and Fenton, R. (2008) PDP and ePortfolio systems: benefits, issues and challenges, in Strivens, J (ed) Personal Development Planning. Lichfield: FDF
  • Dale. C. and Robinson, N. (2007) Strategic Imperatives of SMEs in Europe, in Thomas, R. and Augustyn, M. Tourism in the New Europe: Perspectives on SME Policies and Practices, Oxford: Elsevier, 47-62
  • Dale. C. and Robinson, N. (2005) Tourism Attractions and Entertainment, in Ineson, L. Current Issues in International Tourism Development, Sunderland: Business Education Publishers, 102-115
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