Transcript
  • 00:00    |    
    Initial credits
  • 00:20    |    
    Introduction
  • 01:52    |    
    Entrepreneurial programs in Acton
    • Three promises
    • Socratic dialog
  • 06:35    |    
    Acton Government system: contract between teacher and student
    • Teachers ratings
    • Fellowships
    • Accountability system
  • 10:29    |    
    Questions
    • What is the relationship between theory and cases in Acton?
    • What is the importance of teaching entrepreneurial abilities?
    • How do you combine practice and theory?
    • How important is maturity on socratic dialogue?
    • Can you teach entrepreneurship?
    • Can only gifted students enter this program?
    • How many foreign students do you enroll?
    • What was the purpose for founding Acton?
    • Why do you prevent studies from entering initially into private equity?
    • How do you evaluate performance?
    • What is your opinion about banking methods?
    • Do you prepare students to acquire better job opportunities?
    • What are the requirements and incentives for being a teacher?
    • How do you train students that don't have a background in Economics?
    • Do you encourage students to start their own businesses?
    • What is the mission of Acton?
    • How do you teach ethics at Acton? What are four ethical frameworks of Acton?
    • What is your business school ranking?
    • How is the interrelationship between students? Do you encourage teamwork?
  • 51:03    |    
    Words of acknowledgment
  • 52:43    |    
    Final credits


Teaching Entrepreneurship

New Media  | 15 de octubre de 2007  | Vistas: 1652

Acton University is a recent new graduate school that offers entrepreneurial university programs inspired on the Socratic Method. The government system of these programs is different from the rest of American universities. Teachers are evaluated by the students, these ratings determine the paycheck and permanence of each teacher. Acton is specialized in creating successful entrepreneurs who will be able to look for better job opportunities or start their own business.




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