A problem-based learning approach in entrepreneurship education: Promoting authentic entrepreneurial learning

International Journal of Technology Management

Volumn 28, Issue 7-8, 2004, Pages 685-701

  Wee, Keng Neo Lynda ^a  

^a Republic Polytechnic   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Curriculum design; Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship education; Experiential learning; Outcome based education; Problem based learning

Indexed keywords

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS; CURRICULA; EDUCATION; INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS; KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION; PROBLEM SOLVING; STUDENTS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

CURRICULUM DESIGN; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION; EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING; OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION; PROBLEM BASED LEARNING;

LEARNING SYSTEMS;

EID: 11444257922     PISSN: 02675730     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/ijtm.2004.005777     Document Type: Review

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