TITLE:
Understanding Teachers Perception of Entrepreneurship Education in Pakistan
AUTHORS:
Yonus Khan, Zarafshan Ashraf, Ramsha Nasir, Arslan Ali Khan
KEYWORDS:
Entrepreneurial Education, Entrepreneurship, Teachers Perspective, HEI, Entrepreneurial Attitude
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.4,
April
12,
2024
ABSTRACT: The most captivating element of the current economy is entrepreneurship. It is instrumental in fostering social, technological, and economic progress. In recent years, entrepreneurship has become increasingly significant in Pakistan. Entrepreneurship is regarded as crucial in addressing the financial and job crisis. Entrepreneurship education (EE) has gained substantial global significance in promoting entrepreneurship. This study has examined the efficacy of Entrepreneurship Education at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Lahore, taking into account its growing significance. Semi-structured interviews were done for the purpose of qualitative investigation. Data collection involved the selection of three governmental institutions and three private entities. Fourteen interviews were carried out with students from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Lahore in order to gather data. During the discussions with the teachers, four primary topics emerged: entrepreneurial attitude, entrepreneurial orientation, venture formation, and structural support. Findings indicate that Entrepreneurship Education plays a significant role, to a certain degree, in the promotion of Entrepreneurship. This study provided valuable insights on the current state of electrical engineering (EE) for several stakeholders, including policymakers, universities, and industry.