Entrepreneurial Education in a Global and Digital World
This second volume focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of entrepreneurial education programs and strategies. It presents a wide range of pedagogical models, curriculum innovations, and differentiated approaches tailored to diverse educational levels and learner profiles. Topics include program development from preschool to higher education, social entrepreneurship, financial literacy, distance learning, and the integration of AI and storytelling in teaching. Each chapter offers practical tools, reflective questions, and research-based insights to support educators and institutions in fostering entrepreneurial mindsets. This volume is a practical and forward-looking resource for those committed to transforming education through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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.
