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Teaching Entrepreneurial Thinking (FutureLearn)

Offered by Queensland University of Technology,

Get an introduction to what entrepreneurial thinking is, and how and why we should teach it. We live in an uncertain and complex world, where the big problems of today and tomorrow are yet to be identified. Teaching young people the skills and resilience to live and thrive in such a world is the purpose of entrepreneurial thinking. This course will introduce you to what entrepreneurial thinking is, and why it’s an important skill for young people to learn.

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You’ll understand the different types of entrepreneurship, and identify the approaches that best suit your teaching context.
You’ll discover how to produce a plan for teaching entrepreneurial thinking effectively.

What topics will you cover?

What is entrepreneurial thinking?
Where does entrepreneurial thinking sit within the Australian Curriculum and why should we teach it?
What are the types of entrepreneurship?
How could entrepreneurial thinking be applied in your classroom?

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Discuss why entrepreneurial thinking is an important skill for students to learn
Identify the type of entrepreneurial thinking that best suits your teaching context and learner cohort
Produce a plan for teaching entrepreneurial thinking

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