 Teaching social innovation: a framework for competencies and learning approachesFlorian Noseleit and Simon Fokkema Chapter 3 in Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Social Innovation, 2026, pp 47-68 from Edward Elgar Publishing Abstract: With the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of many societal challenges, developing key competencies to tackle social issues has become essential. This study explores the alignment between learning approaches and the development of key competencies for social innovation. We identify critical competencies for fostering social innovation, such as empathy, ethical decision making, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and strategic, sustainable thinking. Additionally, we analyze five primary learning approaches—Inquiry-based Learning, Experiential Learning, Service-based Learning, Project-based Learning, and Design Thinking—evaluating their effectiveness in cultivating these competencies. By aligning specific learning approaches with the competencies they best support, we aim to provide educators with a framework for designing curricula that not only communicate knowledge but also support competency development and the empowerment of students to become proactive agents of social change. Keywords: Social Innovation; Competency Development; Competencies and Skills; Learning Approaches; Curriculum Design; Social Change (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:elg:eechap:22637_3 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Chapters from Edward Elgar Publishing |
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