Preparing Students to Address World Challenges Through International and Cross-Cultural Active Learning: A Focus on Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
Ana Cristina O. Siqueira and Diane P. Ramos
Duquesne University, USA
Volume 9: 2014, pp. 145-166; ABSTRACT
Active learning education can serve as a platform for preparing responsible future leaders by engaging students and external organizations in pursuit of social or sustainability goals. To prepare future leaders to frame and solve the world’s complex challenges, this study emphasizes the role of international and cross-cultural active learning pedagogy through experiential, service and action learning models. We highlight approaches that are particularly suitable for tying social entrepreneurship and sustainable management theory to practice, including student case writing, service learning, university-industry educational partnerships, cross-cultural student collaboration, and live problem solving. We discuss insights from international and cross-cultural active learning experiences with academic, corporate, and entrepreneurial partners in Brazil, China, Japan, Iceland, United States, and Sweden, as well as new directions in active learning pedagogy that may inspire students. These active learning approaches can serve as pedagogical methods that support the Principles for Responsible Management Education.
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