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Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in a European Context
Reflections on Programs, Courses and Cases
9781802200676 Edward Elgar Publishing
This incisive book explores entrepreneurial activity and its close relationship with the surrounding context. Through the study of tailored educational approaches, it emphasises programs, interventions and awareness initiatives as a means to stimulate entrepreneurship and highlight both the commonalities underlying entrepreneurial activity in general, and the unique characteristics of each specific context.
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This incisive book explores entrepreneurial activity and its close relationship with the surrounding context. Through the study of tailored educational approaches, it emphasises programs, interventions and awareness initiatives as a means to stimulate entrepreneurship and highlight both the commonalities underlying entrepreneurial activity in general, and the unique characteristics of each specific context.
Expert contributors, representing a diverse array of perspectives, emphasise the significance of context in entrepreneurship awareness, promotion, and education. Chapters reflect on the significant effort scholars and educators have put into adapting entrepreneurship programs for different domains, considering cultural, geographical, and socio-economic factors. Chapters also survey the innovative approaches in entrepreneurship education, and identify and analyse various educational practices.
Both progressive and thought-provoking, this book will be an indispensable read for researchers, academics and students of entrepreneurial studies, education, and business management. Teachers of entrepreneurship and management studies will equally benefit from the representation of both learners’ and teachers’ perspectives.
Expert contributors, representing a diverse array of perspectives, emphasise the significance of context in entrepreneurship awareness, promotion, and education. Chapters reflect on the significant effort scholars and educators have put into adapting entrepreneurship programs for different domains, considering cultural, geographical, and socio-economic factors. Chapters also survey the innovative approaches in entrepreneurship education, and identify and analyse various educational practices.
Both progressive and thought-provoking, this book will be an indispensable read for researchers, academics and students of entrepreneurial studies, education, and business management. Teachers of entrepreneurship and management studies will equally benefit from the representation of both learners’ and teachers’ perspectives.
Critical Acclaim
‘Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in a European Context embarks on a journey into the dynamic relationship between entrepreneurship and its surrounding context. The insightful chapters explore tailored programs that empower entrepreneurs across diverse cultural and socio-economic landscapes. It is a must-read for those aiming to advance entrepreneurship education and drive innovation in any setting.’
– Diamanto Politis, Lund University, Sweden
‘This book presents interesting approaches to stimulate entrepreneurship activities in different contexts. It constitutes an excellent example of a European tradition in entrepreneurship education – novel insights, provocative arguments, and critical reflections. It’s a must for all who want to become inspired by contemporary debate and reflections within the field.’
– Hans Landström, Lund University, Sweden
‘Entrepreneurship education in Europe is experiencing rapid growth, and the release of the book Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in a European Context: Reflections on Programs, Courses, and Cases addresses a critical need within this evolving field. This edited volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate interplay between entrepreneurship education and its contextual surroundings. Edited by distinguished scholars Sílvia Costa, Aard Groen, Francisco Liñán, and Alain Fayolle, this book provides profound insights into the multifaceted and context-driven nature of entrepreneurial endeavors across Europe. It stands as an essential read for a diverse audience encompassing researchers, educators, and policymakers. The book not only underscores the profound influence of context on the entrepreneurial landscape but also encourages readers to reflect on their own roles in shaping the field of entrepreneurship education. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship in a European context.’
– Susana C. Santos, Florida State University, US
‘Context in entrepreneurship education relates to understanding entrepreneurship in different cultures and environments but also to addressing the contextual difference of its sub-disciplines. This book covers both, which makes it a very relevant and up-to-date discussion on how to present the context through which research findings are interpreted.’
– Agnieszka Kurczewska, University of Lodz, Poland
– Diamanto Politis, Lund University, Sweden
‘This book presents interesting approaches to stimulate entrepreneurship activities in different contexts. It constitutes an excellent example of a European tradition in entrepreneurship education – novel insights, provocative arguments, and critical reflections. It’s a must for all who want to become inspired by contemporary debate and reflections within the field.’
– Hans Landström, Lund University, Sweden
‘Entrepreneurship education in Europe is experiencing rapid growth, and the release of the book Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in a European Context: Reflections on Programs, Courses, and Cases addresses a critical need within this evolving field. This edited volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate interplay between entrepreneurship education and its contextual surroundings. Edited by distinguished scholars Sílvia Costa, Aard Groen, Francisco Liñán, and Alain Fayolle, this book provides profound insights into the multifaceted and context-driven nature of entrepreneurial endeavors across Europe. It stands as an essential read for a diverse audience encompassing researchers, educators, and policymakers. The book not only underscores the profound influence of context on the entrepreneurial landscape but also encourages readers to reflect on their own roles in shaping the field of entrepreneurship education. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship in a European context.’
– Susana C. Santos, Florida State University, US
‘Context in entrepreneurship education relates to understanding entrepreneurship in different cultures and environments but also to addressing the contextual difference of its sub-disciplines. This book covers both, which makes it a very relevant and up-to-date discussion on how to present the context through which research findings are interpreted.’
– Agnieszka Kurczewska, University of Lodz, Poland
Contributors
Contributors: Eeva Aromaa, Bob Bastian, Sílvia Costa, Päivi Eriksson, Alain Fayolle, Russell Grigg, Aard Groen, Minna Hämäläinen, Felicity Healey-Benson, Pasi Hirvonen, Mariel Hjelle, Hazel Israel, Anette Kairikko, Johanna Koskinen, Francisco Liñán, Elin McCallum, Elena Oikkonen, Lea Oksanen, Outi-Maaria Palo-oja, Leena Rättyä, Maija Suonpää, Anoesjka Timmermans
Contents
Contents:
An introduction to Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in
a European Context: Reflections on Programs, Courses, and Cases 1
Sílvia Costa, Aard Groen, Francisco Liñán, and Alain Fayolle
PART I ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION:
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
1 Making sense of a co-innovation journey across multiple
contexts: a case study of an entrepreneurship micro-credential 9
Anette Kairikko, Maija Suonpää, and Johanna Koskinen
2 Societal entrepreneurship and university–industry
collaboration: a case study of an academic research community 28
Eeva Aromaa, Päivi Eriksson, Pasi Hirvonen and
Outi-Maaria Palo-oja
3 Fostering task-readiness in venture creation education:
an evaluation of the effect of hierarchically staging
pedagogical approaches 48
Anoesjka Timmermans
PART II APPROACHES TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TEACHING: FROM TEACHERS’
DEVELOPMENT TO IDEOLOGICAL
DEBATES IN THE CLASSROOM
4 The reflective entrepreneur: tools that increase
metacognition during venture creation programs 70
Mariel Hjelle and Bob Bastian
5 Teachers’ entrepreneurship education practices:
international comparison 90
Lea Oksanen and Elena Oikkonen
6 Reflecting on the potential of EntreCompEdu to stimulate
teachers’ entrepreneurial thinking and activity 112
Russell Grigg, Felicity Healey-Benson, Hazel Israel, Elin
McCallum and Lea Oksanen
7 Concept of entrepreneurship education in the
argumentation of the heads of local education 135
Leena Rättyä and Minna Hämäläinen
An introduction to Stimulating Entrepreneurial Activity in
a European Context: Reflections on Programs, Courses, and Cases 1
Sílvia Costa, Aard Groen, Francisco Liñán, and Alain Fayolle
PART I ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION:
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
1 Making sense of a co-innovation journey across multiple
contexts: a case study of an entrepreneurship micro-credential 9
Anette Kairikko, Maija Suonpää, and Johanna Koskinen
2 Societal entrepreneurship and university–industry
collaboration: a case study of an academic research community 28
Eeva Aromaa, Päivi Eriksson, Pasi Hirvonen and
Outi-Maaria Palo-oja
3 Fostering task-readiness in venture creation education:
an evaluation of the effect of hierarchically staging
pedagogical approaches 48
Anoesjka Timmermans
PART II APPROACHES TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TEACHING: FROM TEACHERS’
DEVELOPMENT TO IDEOLOGICAL
DEBATES IN THE CLASSROOM
4 The reflective entrepreneur: tools that increase
metacognition during venture creation programs 70
Mariel Hjelle and Bob Bastian
5 Teachers’ entrepreneurship education practices:
international comparison 90
Lea Oksanen and Elena Oikkonen
6 Reflecting on the potential of EntreCompEdu to stimulate
teachers’ entrepreneurial thinking and activity 112
Russell Grigg, Felicity Healey-Benson, Hazel Israel, Elin
McCallum and Lea Oksanen
7 Concept of entrepreneurship education in the
argumentation of the heads of local education 135
Leena Rättyä and Minna Hämäläinen
