Teaching Philosophies in Entrepreneurship Education

The pedagogical and didactical aspects of teaching in entrepreneurship education prevail as a major challenge to the field – both in theory and practical application. A pedagogic device of this progression is the research and practice on teaching philosophies and how they may help educators at higher education institutions to develop as entrepreneurship educators.

Birgitte Wraae (UCL University College Lillebælt) and Michael Breum Ramsgaard (VIA University College)

As a pre-event for the 2023 edition of the 3E ECSB Entrepreneurship Education Conference, 35 scholars and practitioners gathered to discuss teaching philosophies. Constructing teaching philosophies has previously shown great value for the academic development of educators and institutions because of their systematic procedures toward addressing educator beliefs, goals, and practices. Therefore, the topic has great relevance to the community around the 3E Conference.

The seminar hosted leading scholars interested in the topic that presented their work on teaching philosophies in higher education, portfolio practices, the educator role, and related topics.

Engaged seminar audience

Placed on Tuesday May 9th, 2023, the seminar gathered scholars that were coming to the 3E 2023 Conference later same week. In an interactive atmosphere, the seminar enabled new insights and ideas for future collaborations and paper developments. The seminar took place at VIA University College centrally located in Aarhus and was open to both 3E Conference delegates for those arriving early but also other interested in the topic.

As an outcome of the event, the participants (and other interested) are invited to contribute to an edited book collecting experiences, new knowledge, and insights about teaching philosophies for entrepreneurship education. In case of interest, please contact Michael Breum Ramsgaard – mibj(a)via.dk

Author: Michael Breum Ramsgaard, VIA University College