Fostering Entrepreneurship in Higher Education, by Problem-Based Learning

P. I. Santateresa ()
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P. I. Santateresa: Florida Universitaria

Chapter Chapter 13 in Education Tools for Entrepreneurship, 2016, pp 167-182 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This research describes the methodology used in the teaching of the subject market research, focused on problem-based learning, where the purpose is to think during development of research, through the practical application of market research in Tourism degree. The results show that this method increases the motivation of students, inviting them to become more involved in the process and approach the professional reality. The quantitative study of the results of the evaluation surveys and satisfaction of the subject, we observed that a collaborative methodology sustained in problem-based learning increases student motivation and it allows teacher to improve the quality in teaching. In their last academical year, students are more professional concerns, recording to the education reforms are committed to integrate the promotion of entrepreneurship in the classroom, the project pretends to work as a team for a tourism based company, holding in problem-based learning.

Keywords: Collaborative Learning; Internet Protocol Address; Digital Native; Entrepreneurial Spirit; Personal Initiative (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-24657-4_13

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