ERIC Number: EJ1453447
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 17
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Promoting Social and Blue Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Skills in Higher Education by Transversal Competencies
Cogent Education, v11 n1 Article 2309412 2024
This study examines the presence of "Effective Communication" (EC) and "Teamwork/Cooperative Learning" (TW&CL) competencies in undergraduate university programmes using a blue entrepreneurship approach, within the framework of a social and sustainable economy. As seen in previous studies, these two competencies are highly relevant to promote sustainable and blue entrepreneurship in undergraduate programmes. Eighty-one curricula were collected in nine Spanish public universities in southern Spain. QUAN (qual)[right arrow]QUAL mixed methodology was used, which included a qualitative analysis and a quantitative comparative analysis form, aiming to build theoretical frameworks through explanatory diagrams to understand how EC and TW&CL are promoted in university programmes. The study found that EC and TW&CL competencies are highly valued and widely incorporated in university curricula. The qualitative analysis revealed the components and interconnections of these competencies, highlighting the importance of effective communication, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The survey shows the complementary nature of EC and TW&CL and suggests their integration in educational contexts. This study therefore contributes to the recognition of these specific competences in university degrees by providing data on their presence, type and relationships, so that educational institutions can better prepare students for future careers.
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Skill Development, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Cooperative Learning, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study, Public Colleges, Foreign Countries, Critical Thinking, Interdisciplinary Approach, Economics, Competence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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