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Title: Nascent Entrepreneurship and Development: A Practical Epistemology Analysis in Simulated Entrepreneurial Experiments
Language: English
Authors: Shihan Chen (ORCID 0000-0003-2700-598X), Jun Li, Hao Zhang (ORCID 0000-0003-2111-0949)
Source: Education & Training. 2026 68(4):525-543.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Epistemology, Simulation, Educational Experiments, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, College Students, Gamification, Social Environment, Prior Learning, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: China
DOI: 10.1108/ET-02-2025-0058
ISSN: 0040-0912
1758-6127
Abstract: Purpose: A central issue in entrepreneurship education is how to effectively foster students' entrepreneurial capabilities. This study addresses two gaps: the unclear prioritization of competencies for novice students and the limited application/evaluation of specific educational technologies. It investigates how key learning activities unfold within a simulated entrepreneurial project to illuminate effective contextual design, teaching strategies, and nascent entrepreneurial activities. Design/methodology/approach: Employing a systematic Practical Epistemology Analysis (PEA) of typical cases within a simulated entrepreneurial experiment, the study collected extensive quantitative and qualitative materials. The framework for nascent entrepreneurial competency development was constructed through thematic analysis. Findings: The PEA results inform issues of effective contextual design and teaching strategies from a meaning-making perspective. A synthesized 3-level, 6-theme framework for developing college students' nascent entrepreneurship is proposed, enhancing the understanding of related education and support activities. Originality/value: The study demonstrates the theoretical and practical value of entrepreneurial bricolage in guiding the design and assessment of simulated projects. It proposes a social identity-based gamified design model for differentiated teaching and develops a novice competency framework, confirming the critical role of social context and identity in early-stage entrepreneurship.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1506147
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