Entrepreneurship in the Pedagogy Degree: Curriculum Improvement and Educational Quality

Abstract

Studies on entrepreneurship at university are increasing given the socio-occupational demands placed on university graduates. Consequently, it is studied how entrepreneurship is promoted in the degree of Pedagogy in Spanish universities, understanding these processes, due to the relevance of the area as a means of innovation and improvement of educational quality. From an interpretative approach, a qualitative methodology is applied through the integration of mixed techniques; specifically: 1) documentary analysis of 934 subjects from the 19 public universities where the degree under study is taught, and 2) 20 semi-structured interviews with teaching staff. The results provide an overview of how entrepreneurship is considered in the curricula of the Spanish universities offering the degree. Specifically, the curricular elements are analyzed, with emphasis on teaching methodology. More deeply, the teaching staff's perspective allows us to understand the meaning of the integration of entrepreneurial competences in university programs, the predisposition of students to acquire them and the development of a teaching methodology that allows for more constructive, conscious, and meaningful learning processes based on these competences. Finally, the results are discussed, establishing conclusions and proposals for curricular improvement and educational quality in higher education.