THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TEACHING METHODS: THE CASE OF REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Abstract

Entrepreneurship education is an essential premise for involving young people in entrepreneurial activities and the teaching methods are extremely important in increasing the capacity of individuals to assimilate knowledge and stimulate young people’s interest in entrepreneurship. The paper aims to identify the specific of teaching methods used in Moldovan educational institutions, based on the survey of young people – mainly students, masters and doctoral students from universities and students from the technical vocational education institutions, who studied the entrepreneurship course. The survey involved 289 students. The questioning was done face to face or in groups. The results of the study showed that, most of the students highly appreciated such methods that combine theory with practice (such as business plan development), as well as methods that motivate students’ activity and cooperation between students and teachers (interactive lessons, group work). Less attractive to young people were economic and mathematical methods (except for doctoral students) and the analysis of legislation by example. Considering that the students show a greater interest for the practical and interactive aspect of the course teaching, one of the conclusions emphasizes that it is relevant to practice the teaching methods, based on the use of experience and experiments (role plays; imitations, etc.).

Keywords

• entrepreneurship education
• entrepreneurship
• teaching methods
• higher education
• career options
• entrepreneurial skills and competences
• active teaching methods
• traditional methods