Empowering Educators: Revolutionizing Teaching with Entrepreneurial Skills

Moses Adeleke Adeoye; Yusuff Olatunji Abimbowo; Musa Aremu Mahmud

doi:10.17509/mimbardik.v8i1.67982

Empowering Educators: Revolutionizing Teaching with Entrepreneurial Skills

Moses Adeleke Adeoye, Yusuff Olatunji Abimbowo, Musa Aremu Mahmud

Abstract

The integration of entrepreneurial competencies into academic curricula has garnered growing attention for its ability to equip students with the mindset and abilities important for fulfilment in the 21st century. This article examines the notion of entrepreneurial instruction as a mechanism for transforming conventional pedagogical approaches. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, problem- solving skills, and a proactive technique to learning, educators can empower students to navigate a hastily evolving panorama with confidence and adaptability. Drawing upon theoretical frameworks and sensible examples, this paper elucidates the transformative impact of incorporating entrepreneurial competencies into educational practices. Through a comprehensive evaluation of the advantages, demanding situations, and exceptional practices related to entrepreneurial education, this paper aims to encourage educators to embrace innovation and domesticate an entrepreneurial attitude among their students. This shift closer to entrepreneurial education represents a departure from conventional didactic approaches, emphasising experiential learning, risk-taking and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. By attracting students to entrepreneurial activities consisting of developing.

Keywords

Entrepreneurial Skills; Education; Teaching Methodologies.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/mimbardik.v8i1.67982