Overview
In an era defined by volatility, complexity, and uncertainty, educating future-oriented change agents is essential to address pressing societal challenges such as climate change and the transition to a circular economy. These change agents play a pivotal role in driving societal transformation, requiring a mindset and skills suited to navigating complex problems and adapting to environments full of uncertainty. Entrepreneurial education emerges as a critical lever in fostering such capabilities, integrating seamlessly into higher education and lifelong learning contexts to prepare change agents for active, constructive participation in societal transitions. This book introduces a design-science research approach to entrepreneurial education, emphasizing the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational practices tailored to diverse contexts. Real-life case studies illustrate how the design-science approach has been successfully applied, offering practical insights for educators and researchers aiming to enhance their own research and teaching practices. By connecting theory to practice, the design-science approach offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurial education. It not only unpacks the mechanisms behind effective program design but also fosters innovation through continuous, data-driven cycles of collecting and processing feedback. This approach ultimately enables the development of evidence-based entrepreneurial education that prepares change agents capable of driving the necessary societal transformation across contexts.
Full Product Details
Author: Bart Derre ,
Yvette Baggen
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN: 9783031822506
ISBN 10: 3031822501
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Author Information
Bart Derre is Director at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Ghent, Belgium, and holds the (HOGENT-Xerius) research chair on entrepreneurial learning at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. As Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, he has overseen numerous entrepreneurial education programs. His research, including a Ph.D. from TU Eindhoven (The Netherlands), focuses on the design and implementation of entrepreneurial education that drives meaningful impact. Yvette Baggen is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in entrepreneurial learning and ecosystems in higher education. Her work empowers students and professionals as change agents, equipping them to tackle real-world challenges. Yvette’s research integrates education, entrepreneurship, and societal impact, promoting transformative learning experiences that prepare learners for impactful careers.
