Entrepreneurship in Primary Schools
Entrepreneurship in Primary Schools

Author: Mario Murgic

Publisher:

Published: 2019-02-28

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781798205853

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In today's world there is a real need to incorporate entrepreneurship education in primary schools. Entrepreneurs today help solve problems of unemployment, youth unemployment, economic stagnation, and many other socio-economic problems. But for a country to have more entrepreneurs and more available jobs it is necessary that those people receive an adequate education. And it is much easier and frankly much smarter to do it early so that knowledge can be built on and intensified. Offering entrepreneurship classes after school to those who finished high school and want to start a business should be the last step and not the only step in the education of entrepreneurs. For people to be ready to become entrepreneurs they need to develop a set of skills and the right mindset. And that cannot be achieved in a hurry, it needs to be worked on methodically from a young age. Perfect time to start that educational cycle is in the primary schools so that their creativity and optimism can be used to maximise the effects. There has been a number of initiatives around the world to incorporate more entrepreneurship education into the educational system however the focus of such initiatives is mostly on secondary education. The topic of the introduction of entrepreneurship education into primary schools is still being ignored. The main reason for that is the fact that the current educational system is outdated and relies on traditional teaching methods that haven't changed much in decades. Yet the world has changed. The world needs people who will think outside the box now more than ever and it is a shame that educational systems around the world kill creativity and limit the potential of millions of children around the world every single year. Those who are children today, one day they will lead the world forward. They will lead countries, open businesses and educate others. If we equip them with useful real-life knowledge we can help them achieve much more in the future. The book contains an overview of successful examples of entrepreneurship education in primary schools around the world. It analyses the benefits and goals of such education and discusses how to shift from a traditional learning style to project-based learning that is much more suitable for entrepreneurship education.

Enterprising Child - Developing Your Child's Entrepreneurial Potential
Enterprising Child - Developing Your Child's Entrepreneurial Potential

Author: Lorraine Allman

Publisher: Book Shaker

Published: 2012-10

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781781330098

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This comprehensive and practical guide for parents provides an understanding of the nature and value of entrepreneurial characteristics for all of life, activities for specific age groups, an understanding of what a child is learning through each activity, and inspirational interviews exploring the childhoods of successful entrepreneurs.

Teaching Entrepreneurship
Teaching Entrepreneurship

Author: Heidi M. Neck

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2014-06-27

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1782540563

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Teaching Entrepreneurship advocates teaching entrepreneurship using a portfolio of practices, including play, empathy, creation, experimentation, and reflection. Together these practices help students develop the competency to think and act entrepreneu

World Class Learners
World Class Learners

Author: Yong Zhao

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2012-06-26

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1452203989

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In the new global economy, the jobs that exist now might not exist by the time today's students enter the workplace. To succeed in this ever-changing world, students need to be able to think like entrepreneurs: resourcefully, flexibly, creatively, and globally. Researcher and professor Yong Zhao unlocks the secrets to cultivating independent thinkers who are willing and able to think creatively and differently about creating jobs and contributing positively to the globalized society. World Class Learners presents concepts that teachers, administrators, and even parents can implement immediately, including how to Understand and harness the entrepreneurial spirit Foster student autonomy and leadership Encourage inventive learners with necessary resources Develop global partners and resources With the liberty to make meaningful decisions and explore nontraditional learning opportunities, today's students will develop into tomorrow's global entrepreneurs. Book jacket.

Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments
Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments

Author: David Jonassen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1135670137

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Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments describes the most contemporary psychological and pedagogical theories that are foundations for the conception and design of open-ended learning environments and new applications of educational technologies. In the past decade, the cognitive revolution of the 60s and 70s has been replaced or restructured by constructivism and its associated theories, including situated, sociocultural, ecological, everyday, and distributed conceptions of cognition. These theories represent a paradigm shift for educators and instructional designers, to a view of learning as necessarily more social, conversational, and constructive than traditional transmissive views of learning. Never in the history of education have so many different theories said the same things about the nature of learning and the means for supporting it. At the same time, although there is a remarkable amount of consonance among these theories, each also provides a distinct perspective on how learning and sense making occur. This book provides students, faculty, and instructional designers with a clear, concise introduction to these theories and their implications for the design of new learning environments for schools, universities, and corporations. It is well-suited as a required or supplementary text for courses in instructional design and theory, educational psychology, learning, theory, curriculum theory and design, and related areas.

Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programs around the World
Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programs around the World

Author: Alexandria Valerio

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1464802033

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Entrepreneurship has attracted global interest for its potential to catalyze economic and social development. Research suggesting that certain entrepreneurial mindsets and skills can be learned has given rise to the field of entrepreneurship education and training (EET). Despite the growth of EET, global knowledge about these programs and their impact remains thin. In response, this study surveys the available literature and program evaluations to propose a Conceptual Framework for understanding the EET program landscape. The study finds that EET today consists of a heterogeneous mix of programs that can be broken into two groups: entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship training. These programs target a range of participants: secondary and post-secondary education students, as well as potential and practicing entrepreneurs. The outcomes measured by program evaluations are equally diverse but generally fall under the domains of entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities, entrepreneurial status, and entrepreneurial performance. The dimensions of EET programs vary according the particular target group. Programs targeting secondary education students focus on the development of foundational skills linked to entrepreneurship, while post-secondary education programs emphasize skills related to strategic business planning. Programs targeting potential entrepreneurs generally are embedded within broader support programs and tend to target vulnerable populations for whom employment alternatives may be limited. While programs serving practicing entrepreneurs focus on strengthening entrepreneurs knowledge, skills and business practices, which while unlikely to transform an enterprise in the near term, may accrue benefits to entrepreneurs over time. The study also offers implications for policy and program implementation, emphasizing the importance of clarity about target groups and desired outcomes when making program choices, and sound understanding of extent to which publicly-supported programs offer a broader public good, and compare favorably to policy alternatives for supporting the targeted individuals as well as the overall economic and social objectives.

The Kids' Guide to Business
The Kids' Guide to Business

Author: Jeff M. Brown

Publisher: The Kids' Guide To Business

Published: 2004-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0973305819

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Describes business principles with an emphasis on starting and running a business, using a lemonade stand as an example.

The Passion-Driven Classroom
The Passion-Driven Classroom

Author: Angela Maiers

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-01-09

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1317930649

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Join The Passion-Driven Classroom Summer Book Club on the Curriculum 21 Ning! Discover ways to cultivate a thriving and passionate community of learners – in your classroom! In this book, educators and consultants Angela Maiers and Amy Sandvold show you how to spark and sustain your students’ energy, excitement, and love of learning. This book presents ideas for planning and implementing a Clubhouse Classroom, where passion meets practice every day. In the Clubhouse Classroom, students learn new skills and explore their talents with the help of educators who are invigorated by the subjects they teach. Contents include: Achievement Gap or Passion Gap? A Passion-Driven Classroom: The Essentials Organizing the Clubhouse Classroom Managing the Clubhouse Classroom Learn how to move away from prescription-driven learning toward passion-driven learning, and begin to make a real difference in the lives of your students. These strategies will help teachers in Grades K-12 put the "heart" back into teaching and learning – and make a lasting impact as educators!

Entrepreneurship, Dyslexia, and Education
Entrepreneurship, Dyslexia, and Education

Author: Barbara Pavey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-12-30

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1351036882

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The development of entrepreneurial abilities in people with dyslexia is a subject of great interest. It has gained increasing importance in economically difficult times because of its potential for the development of new business opportunities. This book brings together contributions from researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs with dyslexia, investigating this subject from many perspectives. Is there something different in the profile of a person with dyslexia that supports the development of entrepreneurship? This book aims to draw out key themes which can be used in education to motivate, mentor, and create the business leaders of tomorrow. It offers a fundamental text for this area of study with a comprehensive, international examination of its topic. It includes views by new and established international writers and researchers, providing up-to-date perspectives on entrepreneurship, dyslexia, and education. It is accessible to read, to understand, and to learn from, and is suitable for recommended reading for graduate and postgraduate students. The diverse views and perspectives demonstrated in this book make it as relevant as possible for a wide group of readers. It informs study in the fields of business and dyslexia, and will be of interest to educators, researchers, and to anyone interested in the overlap of entrepreneurship and dyslexia.