WEEKLY WHITEBOARD ??
8billionideas
Our mission is to give every student on the planet the skills and belief to change the world.
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Thought of the day: Entrepreneurship is more than just business — it's a mindset. ??
In last week's?Weekly Whiteboard , we demystified careers education for primary school children with three ways to ensure it broadens horizons. This week, let's focus on practical ways to build students' skills through?entrepreneurship education.?
Here's some food for thought — Entrepreneurship education is about more than crafting business plans or understanding market strategies. It's a journey that instils life-changing skills in our young learners, preparing them for life's unpredictability.
?So, by embedding these skills in our educational system, we're not just preparing students for the world of work — we're enabling them to craft a future that is more dynamic, resilient, and innovative. ??
?Welcome to your?weekly dose?of all things education, student careers, 21st-century education, and a tiny bit of deserving fun.
?Today, we'll cover:
Worried that right after the half-term break ends, you need to get some of your students' WEx sorted?
That's why we created 'The Internship' — to solve this problem and reduce your workload.
The Internship has inclusivity at its core — it's designed for all students and particularly uplifts students who struggle to find traditional work experience.
And schools can achieve Gatsby benchmarks, just like with traditional work experience.??
THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: ENTREPRENEURSHIP ED BOONS
Beyond business models and plans, entrepreneurship education can inspire your students to embrace failure as a stepping stone, become financially literate, stimulate creativity and innovation, and cultivate social responsibility. ??
It fosters a proactive, responsible, and innovative approach to personal and professional challenges. And we all know how critical these skills are in the 21st century.
?Here are five critical skills that entrepreneurship education imparts and hands-on ways you can allow your students to build them:
??? Innovation and creativity: Idea-a-thons, design thinking workshops, and entrepreneurship competitions where students can pitch their own innovative business plans.
??? Financial literacy and management: Practical budgeting exercises, simulation games and tools, guest lectures from finance professionals, and regular programmes on personal finance management.?
??? Problem-solving and risk assessment: Introduction to case studies of real business challenges, collaboration with local businesses, business role-playing activities, and project-based learning programmes.
??? Digital literacy and technology: Digital storytelling projects where students use multimedia tools, coding boot camps, weekly classroom updates on the latest tools and technologies by students, and incorporation of digital tools in the regular curriculum.
??? Ethical and social responsibility: Debates and discussions on ethical and social entrepreneurship, social service initiatives, topic-focused experiential workshops, and collaborative projects with non-profits.
By adopting these approaches and more, schools can equip students with the mindset, skills, and confidence to navigate the entrepreneurial landscapes of the future.
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TOP THREE EDUCATION UPDATES THAT MATTER??
The latest news: ?
1?? SEND schools: A British Department for Education report reveals that over 50% of special school pupils could have thrived in mainstream education with appropriate support. This is highlighting opportunities for improvement in the system. The interim findings stress the importance of personalised education.
Why it matters: The report highlights adequate resources for mainstream schools to better cater to pupils with special educational needs.?(Via Tes)
2?? Culture and education: The third UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education in Abu Dhabi brings together policymakers, ministers, and international delegates to endorse a new vision combining education and culture.?The conference aims to finalise and implement a global framework that consolidates arts, culture, and education, focusing on data collection and monitoring educational advancements in member states.
Why it matters: It highlights a global initiative to transform the creative economy and educational systems (Via The National News)
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3?? Redundancies: English schools face an alarming rise in deficits, prompting widespread staff redundancies and raising concerns about safety and educational quality. With escalating challenges, schools are being forced to make tough decisions to balance their budgets.?
Why it matters: There are concerns that this will lead to larger class sizes and overstretched staff. (Via The Guardian)
8billionideas Tales
Why listen to us when you can also check out what your fellow educators have to say about 8billionideas?
?Anita Gleave | Founder and CEO | Chatsworth Schools
'If you are looking for a passionate, resilient game changer in the universe of education, look no further than 8billionideas! Every team member is world class in their field; approachable, dynamic, committed and relentlessly optimistic.'
?Amit Damani | Head of Year 9 |? Lancaster Academy?
'Working with 8billionideas was an absolute pleasure. The students were given opportunities to delve into the world of business by working in teams creating and innovating ideas that would change the world. Their interactive Platform allowed students to understand how skills can be developed online in a dynamic, ever-changing world. We look forward to working with 8billionideas again on our next READY days.'
?Cat Elmes | Work Experience & Alumni Coordinator | Esher College?
'Students were completely engrossed in the activities and came up with excellent product ideas. It developed a very creative atmosphere where you could see young minds at work.'
?Joe Kotarski | Superintendent | Dubai schools, Taaleem
'It was fantastic to see the students having a hands-on experience with the 8b team. They learnt how to express themselves creatively. The programme definitely boosted student interest and engagement.'
Check out our five pillars of learning that are critical for every student's holistic learning. ??
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