TRANSFORMATIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Acceptance: 04/05/2026
Published: 17/05/2026
Abstract
The main objective of entrepreneurship education (EE) is to instill certain knowledge, practical skills, and self-confidence in students, so that they can successfully pursue an entrepreneurial career. The article is concerned with the role of EE in facilitating economic growth, social cohesion and environmental sustainability by instilling in individuals a creative mindset. The extensive review of the literature has demonstrated that effective EE is critically dependent on innovative pedagogical practices, well-designed curricula, supportive learning environment, adequate resources, and consistent reflective and assessment practices. The action-oriented learning, practical applications and authentic and regular assessment practices help in continuous improvement and make students prepared to develop entrepreneurial skills. Implementing EE educational structures is often faced by numerous challenges like lack of sufficient funds, skilled teachers, and instructions to implement these programs. Therefore, until these challenges are tackled, it will be hard to make the most of EE on sustainable development. On balance, this article proposes a strategic re-invention of entrepreneurship education, as not only a pedagogical practice but also as a fundamental tool to enhance sustainability objectives.
Author Name:
Hemant Malawat & Dr. Gobind Singh Gure
Pages:
196-205
DOI Number:
10.5281/zenodo.20252155
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Writer Name
Hemant Malawat & Dr. Gobind Singh Gure
Pages
196-205
DOI Numbers
10.5281/zenodo.20252155
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