The assessment of transversal competences in entrepreneurship education

Luppi, Elena; Bolzani, Daniela

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“…Entrepreneurial competences not only refer to enterprise management but to a wider set of transversal competences (Bolzani & Luppi, 2019). This poses several challenges to educators, regarding both the teaching side-how and where entrepreneurial cross-curricular competences will fit the educational set-up of subject-based timetables of schools and universities; and the assessment side-how, when, and where to assess such multifaceted In this paper we specifically tackle the issue of how to assess entrepreneurial competences at student level, by presenting insights from the test of an assessment framework for entrepreneurial competences within an extra-curricular business challenge.…”

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“…Entrepreneurship education is increasingly seen as “critical for developing entrepreneurial skills, attitudes and behaviours that are the basis for economic growth” (Volkmann et al , 2009) and as a key competence for individual development and fulfilment, active citizenship, social inclusion and employability in a knowledge society (European Parliament and Council, 2006). Entrepreneurial competences not only refer to enterprise management but to a wider set of transversal competences (Luppi and Bolzani, 2019). This poses several challenges to educators, regarding both the teaching side – how and where entrepreneurial cross-curricular competences will fit the educational set-up of subject-based timetables of schools and universities; and the assessment side – how, when and where to assess such multifaceted competences and who should assess them.…”

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“…In this paper, we propose to adopt the concept of entrepreneurial competences as a description about something which a person should be able to demonstrate or achieve to successfully exercise entrepreneurship (Mitchelmore & Rowley, 2010). This concept includes a range of transversal competences referred to the cognitive, personal and interpersonal domain and span across social fields (e.g., Luppi & Bolzani, 2019).…”

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“…This concept includes a range of transversal competences referred to the cognitive, personal and interpersonal domain and span across social fields (e.g. Luppi and Bolzani, 2019).…”

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Assessing entrepreneurial competences: insights from a business model challenge

Bolzani

Luppi

2020

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PurposeWhile the number of entrepreneurship education programmes offered around the world is on the rise, research into the assessment of entrepreneurship education programmes is still lacking. The purpose of this paper is to take the stance that entrepreneurship education has to focus on a set of transversal competences aimed at teaching individuals to become more enterprising, and develop a framework and practical proposal for the teaching and assessment of entrepreneurial competences.Design/methodology/approachThe authors followed a three-pronged research design. First, the authors reviewed the literature and practices on the definition of entrepreneurial competences and measures for their assessment and identified a rubric of competences and a set of assessment tools. Second, the authors tested the identified tools to assess entrepreneurial competences through the development of an intensive extra-curricular initiative on entrepreneurship based on a business model challenge. Third, the authors evaluated the outcomes of this experience based on 72 student pre-test and post-test survey responses.FindingsThe authors assessed the impact of participation in a business model challenge with regard to five competence areas: positive attitude and initiative; communication and interaction; team-work and collaboration; critical and analytical thinking or problem solving, including risk assessment; creativity and innovation. The authors found no relevant changes across these dimensions, concluding that the mere exposure to the business challenge was not a sufficient condition for stimulating the development of entrepreneurial competences in our sample.Originality/valueThis work provides a relevant contribution to researchers, educators and policymakers by taking an interdisciplinary approach to reviewing previous literature and proposing ways of assessing transversal competences in the context of entrepreneurship education.

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“…This concept includes a range of transversal competences referred to the cognitive, personal and interpersonal domain and span across social fields (e.g. Luppi and Bolzani, 2019).…”

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“…Notwithstanding, a closer look at the literature reveals several gaps and shortcomings with respect to soft skills development integration, teaching, and assessment. Unmistakably, most early studies as well as current work have shed significant light on soft skills [though highly required] as typically hard to teach, train, observe, quantify, and measure (Binsaeed et al, 2017;Bryce, 2004;Curtis, 2004;Luppi & Bolzani, 2019;Wats & Wats, 2009;Zhang, 2012).…”

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Soft Skills: Connecting Classrooms with the Workplace—A Systematic Review

Messaoudi¹

2021

Unibulletin

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Background/purpose -Recent evidence concedes that the modern workplace has recently undergone a tremendous change. Emerging workplace exigencies shifted the pendulum towards soft skills, a new [old] set of skills significantly required (from employees) by employers. In response, the "Bachelor System" has been adopted by the Moroccan Ministry of Education and Training as a panacea to accoutre university students with these on-demand skills. Materials/methods -This systematic review was geared towards retrieving, synthesizing, and appraising the literature on soft skills development and workplace readiness attributes desired by stakeholders in the Moroccan context. The study shed light on (20) journal articles (as the main unit of interest) published over a decade, ranging from January 2011 to February 2021 on soft skills in both higher education and the business sector.Results -Key results (generated via NVivo) accentuated the omnipresence of a soft skills gap (a mismatch) between academia and business, the extreme importance of soft skills in today's local economy, and the urgent need to embed a specific set of soft skills in higher education curricula in order to prepare graduates for future jobs.Conclusion -Based on the systematic review and analysis of 20 articles, there is solid evidence that building a stronger Morocco requires building a more soft-skilled workforce.

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The Role of Entrepreneurial Competencies: Successful Key Smes a Literature Review

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Pratikto²,

Winarno³

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J. Professional Business Review

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Purpose: SMEs have been shown in various previous studies to contribute significantly to GDP and survive in different economic conditions. However, entrepreneurs must possess key competencies to be competitive and stay in the long run. This paper aims to describe the role of entrepreneurial competencies in SMEs success through a literature review. Theoretical framework: This study provides a summary of the literature on entrepreneurial competence topics which include knowledge, attitudes and skills which are the basis for effective business performance, potential for success in work, creating a business environment to increase entrepreneurial will. The important role of entrepreneurial competence is part of the literature review providing a strong basis for further research Desain/metodologi/approach: By conducting a literature review and analyzing empirical data, we seek to deepen our understanding of entrepreneurial competence and identify its key role in the success of SMEs. Finding: Our findings suggest that entrepreneurial competencies, including business skills, management, human relations, conceptual understanding, and attitude, are crucial to the success of SMEs. Developing these competencies can lead to more competitive and sustainable SMEs businesses, ultimately contributing to national economic growth. Research, Practical & Social implications: This study contributes to a better understanding of the important role of entrepreneurial competence in achieving maximum performance in an effort to develop entrepreneurial attitudes and behavior skills which form the basis of economic growth and become the main competence for developing employability in society. Originality/value: The added value of this study serves as a guide on how important the role of entrepreneurial competence is in achieving entrepreneurial success. Continuous improvement of entrepreneurial competence in business is urgently needed to achieve maximum performance for SMEs in Indonesia so that they can grow and develop as pillars of economic growth.

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The assessment of transversal competences in entrepreneurship education

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Assessing entrepreneurial competences: insights from a business model challenge

Assessing entrepreneurial competences: insights from a business model challenge

Soft Skills: Connecting Classrooms with the Workplace—A Systematic Review

The Role of Entrepreneurial Competencies: Successful Key Smes a Literature Review

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