Evaluating the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on the Development of Creative Thinking Among University Students in Jordan

Abstract

This study assesses the impact of entrepreneurship education on fostering creative thinking skills among university students in Jordan. Using a descriptive methodology, the researchers used a random sample of 300 Jordanian university students. The study utilized a comprehensive questionnaire comprising three sections and 31 detailed questions to derive its findings. The research ascertains that entrepreneurship education exerts a statistically noteworthy effect on augmenting creative thinking capabilities among these students. Key improvements were observed in the students’ fluency, originality, adaptability, and sensitivity to identifying issues, all as a consequence of entrepreneurship education. The research advocates for the broad incorporation of entrepreneurship education across all academic stages while emphasizing experiential learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Further research is encouraged to delve into the long-term influences of entrepreneurship education on creative thinking and its interrelation with entrepreneurial outcomes. In essence, this study highlights the pivotal role of entrepreneurship education in nurturing students’ creative aptitudes and proposes strategies for its effective integration within the university curriculum.

How to cite

Masadeh, M. A., AlMajaly, S., AlBasha, R., Alkhatatbeh, R., Mhedat, W., Jubeh, R. S., & Aljarodi, A. (2024). Evaluating the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on the Development of Creative Thinking Among University Students in Jordan. In Artificial Intelligence and Economic Sustainability in the Era of Industrial Revolution 5.0 (pp. 337-347). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.‏

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