Review Article

Cultivating Enterprising Educators: A Community-Value Competency Framework for Teacher Preparation

Marjorie Arroyo, Fernando Pacio

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Original publication period
July–December 2025
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August 10, 2026

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Abstract

Entrepreneurship education is frequently reduced to business-plan writing or lists of desirable traits. This conceptual practice article offers a competency-based sequence moving students from self-awareness to opportunity recognition, disciplined experimentation, market engagement, and reflection on community value. It proposes a five-stage learning architecture, an aligned assessment strategy, and safeguards against trait essentialism and unsupported economic-impact claims.

entrepreneurship educationteacher educationcompetency-based learningexperiential learningopportunity recognitioncommunity development