MACARONI AND MANAGEMENT: PRODUCING CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS TO TEACH THE FOUR FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT AND FACILITATING CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

Visual learning has become an important tool in higher education, particularly in the field of management in which students need to acquire skills that will prepare them for employment after graduation. Many institutions have embraced visual learning technology as an effective pedagogy method, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way instructors deliver knowledge. The usage of video technology is particularly useful in business management programs, in which it can enhance learning opportunities. The author of this study is an assistant professor teaching graduate and undergraduate business and hospitality courses, and he has used video technology to record cooking demonstrations that illustrate management principles to undergraduate students. The approach has been well-received, and academic performance has improved. The study focuses on one example of a culinary demonstration that explains the four basic functions of management. The results reveal positive correlations between the pedagogical approach and classroom assessment performance.