ENTREPRENEURIAL

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Bree Langemo, J.D.President The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative

Gary SchoenigerFounder & CEOThe Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative

IN THE CLASSROOM

Search Growth Obsolescence

Observation Inquiry Empathy Curiosity Experimentation Adaptation Creativity Problem solving Critical thinking Networking Collaboration Communication Reliability Resourcefulness Commitment Resilience

Management Replication Process Procedures Efficiency Marketing Sales Scalability Improvement Specialization Consistency Formulaic Conformity Compliance

Large scale Innovation Acquisitions Visible market Formal Research In-depth analysis Careful planning Financial projections Known brand Known customer Established channels Experienced managers Execute as planned

• Experiential • Problem-Based • Peer-to-Peer• Self-Directed

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Entrepreneurial Learning

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Experiential Learning

• Process over Content • Active Involvement• Synthesis of Information• Problem Finding & Solving• Articulation & Reflection

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Experiential Learning

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Experiential Learning

Problem-Based Learning

✓ Student Centered✓ Occurs in Small Groups✓ Teacher as Facilitator ✓ Problems are Introduced Early✓ Problems Stimulate Problem-Solving Skills✓ New Knowledge is Obtained

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Ill-Structured Problems✓ Do Not Provide the “Right” Answer✓ Open-Ended & Complex✓ Mirrors Real-World✓ Requires Collaboration✓ Requires More Information✓ Evolves with New Information✓ Spark Interest/Controversy ✓ Engages Questions

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Peer-to-Peer Learning

Peer-to-Peer Learning

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Source: Lasry, Mazur, & Watkins, 2008

• Increases Conceptual Learning • Increases Problem Solving Skills• Increases Learning (Regardless of Knowledge)• More Effective than Traditional Instruction• Increases Student Engagement• Reduces Student Attrition

Student Attrition

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Source: Lasry, Mazur, & Watkins, 2008

Peer-to-Peer Learning

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Increases knowledge retention by turning passive, note-taking students

into active, de facto teachers who explain their ideas to each other.

Source: Lasry, Mazur, & Watkins, 2008

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Self-Directed Learning

Source: Gerald Grow

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Source: Gerald Grow

Stage Student Teacher Examples Ice House

1 Dependent Expert Lecture Consume Lesson Content

2 Interested Motivator Inspiring Lecture with Guided Discussion

Video Case Studies, Guided Discussions

3 Involved FacilitatorFacilitated Discussion, Collaborative Small Group Work

Application Assignments

4 Self-directed Delegator Self-Directed Group or Individual Work

Opportunity Discovery Process & Reflection Assignments

Self-Directed Learning

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Instruction Facilitation

Content Expert Facilitator of Learning

Leads group of students to acquire new knowledge/skills

Encourages students to learn/achieve as a group

Telling and teaching, presents information

Encourages discovery, participates as equal

Provides correct answers Provides probing questions

Entrepreneurial Learning

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Facilitator’s Role • Did you notice…?• Why did that happen?• Does that happen in life?• Why does that happen?• How can you use that?

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Entrepreneurial Learning • Constructivist: Construct own understanding and

knowledge of the world through experience and reflecting on those experiences.

• Emphasizes active engagement through strategies such as talking (not just listening), writing (not just reading), interaction, problem-solving, and other active approaches.

• Behaviorist: Emphasizes changing behavior through rewarding correct performance.

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Entrepreneurial Learning

Emphasizes process over content

Entrepreneurial Learning

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• Increased Motivation• Increased Engagement• Improved Self-Confidence • Drive to Learn

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Entrepreneurship is a key 21st century workforce skill and is also linked to higher academic achievement.

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Discussion Question

How does entrepreneurial learning foster ownership and increase

engagement?

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