| Title: | Integrating playful learning to enhance education for sustainability : case study of a business school in Slovenia |
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| Authors: | ID Bradač Hojnik, Barbara (Author) |
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| Files: |  https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/22/9953
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | EPF - Faculty of Business and Economics
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| Abstract: | Business schools play a pivotal role in training future leaders equipped to tackle complex challenges in sustainable development. This study investigates the effects of integrating playful learning methodologies into sustainable entrepreneurship education, aligning with the goals of education for sustainable development and Sustainable Development Goals. The research involved a quantitative approach, utilizing pre- and post-intervention surveys targeting 50 business school students to assess changes in their knowledge of sustainable entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial skills, and engagement levels. Results from descriptive statistics and paired t-tests revealed significant enhancements; knowledge scores increased from an average of 3.01 to 3.70 (t(49) = −23.04, p < 0.001), skills scores from 3.19 to 3.90 (t(49) = −20.88, p < 0.001), and engagement scores from 3.40 to 4.00 (t(49) = −16.28, p < 0.001), indicating statistically significant improvements across all measured domains. These findings suggest that playful learning methodologies can profoundly enrich the educational experience, making it more dynamic and impactful. The study underscores the potential of such pedagogical strategies in fostering a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and cultivating essential competencies among future business leaders. This research has significant implications for curriculum design, advocating for the inclusion of interactive and experiential learning methods to improve educational outcomes and better prepare students for the complex challenges of sustainable development. |
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| Keywords: | education for sustainable development, sustainable entrepreneurship education, playful learning methods, educational outcomes, business schools |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 26.09.2024 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 12.11.2024 |
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| Publication date: | 14.11.2024 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-17 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 16, issue 22, spec. iss., [art. no.] 9953 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-92716  |
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| UDC: | 005.9 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2071-1050 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 215169283 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/su16229953 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 02.07.2025 |
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| Views: | 177 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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