ENPOW4Kids
Project
This project aims to develop and implement a range of strategies, tools, and content designed to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and behavior among early secondary school students, aged 11 to 13. It focuses on encouraging these young individuals to adopt a proactive, innovative spirit, emphasizing the importance of taking initiative both within the school environment and in their daily lives as pre-adolescents. The goal is to empower students to take personal action and pursue their ambitions with a forward-thinking approach.
Results
The ENPOW4Kids Toolkit and Guidelines aim to equip teachers and students with resources to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Here’s a combined summary:
Toolkit Components:
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A simplified business model canvas tailored for kids, categorized into four sections: What, Who, How, and How Much.
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A guidebook for teachers with instructions on using the canvas and conducting classroom activities, including using a project web platform.
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A student booklet offering guidance on utilizing the project tools and understanding business basics.
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An online library with insights, quizzes, and feedback forms to monitor learning progress.
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A forum for interactive learning, idea sharing, and peer review, featuring a section for presenting business projects.
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Guidelines for Adaptation and Replication:
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The guidelines focus on adapting and replicating the toolkit in various educational settings. They are based on evaluating the pilot program's effectiveness in target schools through qualitative and quantitative indicators.
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The analysis aims to validate the toolkit, encouraging stakeholders to adopt and enhance its application.
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Key findings and recommendations in the guidelines advise on replicating the toolkit’s content and methodology, empowering both teachers and students.
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Policy recommendations target local and regional educational authorities to promote the toolkit’s dissemination and adoption by other schools.
Partners
This project has been financed by the Program
ERASMUS+ KA220-SCH - Cooperation partnerships in school education -
2021-1-CZ01-KA220-SCH-000032484.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.