Understanding and Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Skills: A Pedagogical Re-Orientation for Classroom Teacher in Science Education

Abstract

The understanding and acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, most especially in teacher education is a minimum requirement for a competent teacher. This paper gives illumination of basic concepts, procedures, stages and essential indices for acquiring entrepreneurial skills in globalised teaching enterprise by teachers and students alike. It also provides justification for inclusion and acquisition of entrepreneurial skills in teacher education and the essential pedagogical strategies that can be used by classroom teachers. This will ultimately promote employability of science education students in globalised economy.