From Idea to Action – Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset in School – Spring 2024 (Vol. 3 Issue 3)

A Note From the Editor

WARNING!

This issue may challenge your vision of entrepreneurship and inspire you to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in your classroom or school, to the delight of your students!

We asked experts for a definition of enterprise education. Here’s what Sophie Jalbert and Matthias Pepin, from Université Laval’s Chaire de leadership en enseignement sur le développement de l’esprit d’entreprendre et de l’entrepreneuriat, and authors in this issue, have to say.

Enterprise education is :

• A pedagogical approach that encourages initiative and aims to turn ideas into action. It involves developing skills (such as organization, creativity and reflexivity) and attitudes (including self-confidence, team spirit and tolerance of ambiguity) that are useful in a variety of life situations.
• It applies to all school subjects and shapes the whole student. To achieve this, it relies on a variety of pedagogical practices, including action-oriented projects, which enable teachers to adapt to the diversity of students, creating success for all.
• It provides a meaningful context for understanding the relevance of school learning in the real world. This enables memorable projects, active learning and, ultimately, impactful experiences that can light a spark in students’ lives.

This issue explores the many facets of enterprise education. We’ve invited experts in this field to share their knowledge, inspirational examples and best practices. We hope that the content will guide you in implementing concrete and engaging projects for your students. These entrepreneurial projects are characterized by their ability to inspire perseverance, motivation, and pride among students and adults alike!

In a constantly changing world, enterprise education has become an asset. The goal is not to turn young people into entrepreneurs, but rather to help them develop skills such as creativity, problem-solving, communication and collaboration. These skills are essential for thriving in the 21st century. As a result, they will become more aware of the world around them, and better prepared to actively engage in the social, environmental and economic challenges of today and tomorrow.

Martine Rioux, Chief-Editor
@riomarti

Audrey Miller, Publisher
@millaudrey

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Girls at the Crossroads of Coding and Entrepreneurship - Imagine if all girls reached adulthood with strong coding and entrepreneurship skills.  In a world where technology and business are increasingly converging, this would certainly have the potential to reduce the gender gap in these fields. However, for this to happen, girls need access to inspiring and accomplished female role models to guide them in their professional ambitions.
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• Entrepreneurial Mindset in School : Nurturing Self-Awareness and Personal Growth - Learn how entrepreneurship at school nurtures students' personal development and encourages them to take action to have an impact in their communities.
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• Infusing the Classroom with Enterprise Education: 3 Practical Steps to Follow - Entrepreneurship in the school context is much more than the acquisition of disciplinary skills; it's about maximizing students' potential. Find out how to bring entrepreneurship into the classroom in this article.
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• The Responsible Entrepreneurial Project Canvas: A Resource for School Staff and Students - School entrepreneurship in Quebec aims to provide educational situations to undertake and realize projects. Discover in this article how the Entrepreneurial Project Canva can help you take action.
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• The Responsible Entrepreneurial Project Canvas - Discover all the components of the Responsible Entrepreneurial Project Canvas and download the editable version.
• Exploring an Innovative and Effective Approach to Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset -  Découvreurs en ACTION reveals an ecosystem approach to developing entrepreneurial spirit in schools. This article explains how it promotes student retention and prepares them for the future.
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• Video Games as Learning Adventures: Students Create a Game to Learn French - Discover the immersive “Le retour du hibou maléfique” project at La Tuque High School, where students create a video game and epic story in French as a second language class. Embrace creativity and engaging learning experiences beyond traditional boundaries.
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• Teaching for Tomorrow: The Study’s Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Initiative - Discover how interdisciplinary projects at The Study are reducing student workload, improving motivation, and fostering collaboration among teachers and students. Explore the benefits and challenges of this pedagogical approach and its impact on student engagement and success.
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• Empowering the Next Generation: Entrepreneurship Education for Tomorrow’s Innovators - Discover the importance of entrepreneurship for high school students in developing problem-solving skills and preparing for the 21st century. Learn how school personnel can empower students through entrepreneurship education.
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• The Buzzing Success of a Kindergarten Beehive: A Multidisciplinary Entrepreneurial Project par Lauren Assi, École Bilingue Notre-Dame de Sion - Explore the industrious beehive project at École Bilingue Notre Dame de Sion. A multidisciplinary entrepreneurial endeavor teaching students about bees, environment, and entrepreneurship. Discover how this project fosters innovation and curiosity.
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