Entrepreneurial learning
In the context of Determined to Succeed, entrepreneurial learning involves 'learning by doing'. Setting up and running a company is something that children and young people of all ages will benefit from. But it isn't just about setting up in business. It is about giving young people the chance to experience real business and work-related learning through entrepreneurial enterprise activities.
Entrepreneurial learning also allows all children and young people to develop a range of skills through 'hands-on' participation. They learn that being a leader isn't just about telling others what to do. They learn the value of teamwork, the importance of good communication strategies, how to present information both on paper and in oral and visual presentations, how to deal with failure and the positive lessons they can take away from the experience.
These skills are valuable for future employees, employers and entrepreneurs, and link to all subjects right across the curriculum.
Associated practices
You may want to consider and reflect on the following associated practices when planning or evaluating your teaching, learning and assessment activities:
- Do I actively encourage my pupils to engage in school and community life in a positive manner to the benefit of the school and the wider community?
- Through my classroom teaching, do I engage my pupils in challenging, hands-on, entrepreneurial projects which will allow them to generate and act on original ideas?
- Do my classroom practices seek to develop an understanding of the key business functions and roles?
- Do my classroom practices seek to develop the skills of planning, influencing, negotiating, decision making, risk management and teamwork?
Resources
Sharing practice
These case studies describe some of the successful practice taking place in entrepreneurial learning across a range of settings in Scotland.