Overview

This first volume explores the foundational principles and emerging opportunities in entrepreneurial education within a global and digital context. It brings together leading scholars to examine the philosophical, psychological, and pedagogical underpinnings of entrepreneurship education, as well as its role in structural change and societal development. The chapters address key themes such as innovation, globalization, public policy, and inclusive education, offering both theoretical insights and practical implications. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the volume highlights the transformative potential of entrepreneurial pedagogy in shaping future-ready learners and institutions. It is an essential resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand and advance entrepreneurship education in a rapidly evolving world.

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Author:   Jacinto Jardim
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:  

9783032170118

ISBN 10:   3032170117
Pages:   281
Publication Date:   09 June 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Defining the Fundamentals.- 1. Entrepreneurial education at different levels of education: a paradigm shift.- 2. The Role of Entrepreneurship on Economic and Social Development.- 3. The Psychology of Entrepreneurship - Origin, Approaches and Applications.- 4. Economic globalization and internationalization of projects and organizations.- 5. Public policies for teaching entrepreneurship and its impact on the development of entrepreneurial culture.- 6. The history of entrepreneurial education: the role of agents from government and civil society in USA and Brazil.- 7. The sciences of entrepreneurship as an eminently transdisciplinary epistemological domain.- Part 2: Exploring the Opportunities.- 8. Globalisation and Glocalisation.- Dynamics, challenges and opportunities.- 9. Sustainable development and entrepreneurship.- 10. Public innovation policies in the context of globalization.- 11. Literary tourism and globalisation in education: a case study on the island of Madeira.- 12. Entrepreneurial education for different populations - considering giftedness and special educational needs.- 13. Teaching Entrepreneurship in specific courses: the case of Pharmacy students.- 14. Erasmus+ Programme Promotes Entrepreneurial Skills: A Study of the Multidimensional Scale of Entrepreneurship Skills (MSES).

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Jacinto Jardim [Manuel Jacinto de Ascensão Jardim] is a Professor and Researcher at Universidade Aberta – Portugal’s Open University, where he coordinates the Master’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Global Citizenship. He holds an Aggregation in Social Sciences with a specialization in Global Studies and Entrepreneurial Education, a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Aveiro, and the title of Specialist in Management and Administration. His research focuses on Entrepreneurial Education, Learning Innovation, Humanized Leadership, and Global Citizenship. He has published extensively in journals, books, and edited volumes, and he has designed several entrepreneurship education programs applied in academic and organizational contexts. Professor Jardim is also actively engaged in research networks and scientific coordination, serving as Principal Investigator in multiple projects and contributing to the advancement of entrepreneurial education within Lusophone and global communities.

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