How do we train our people to become entrepreneurs? How do we instill entrepreneurship into our future generation? My answer is ... Train the Teachers first!
See, the teachers are the moulders of our future generation. Every day, students attend schools and consciously as well as subconsciously gain knowledge. And every day, school teachers are sharing their experience, their knowledge, their habits directly or indirectly to students. Cheers to Teachers!
However, this means that teachers need to be equipped with the best mindset, best knowledge and best experience so that they can in turn impart them to the young.
In my opinion, entrepreneurship programmes should be catered to our teachers. And it should not just stop at this. We should encourage our teachers to take risks and allow them to engage in side businesses as well as other entrepreneurship projects. At present, teachers are not allowed to moonlight, except for tuition assignments. With additional freedom, we could groom teachers who are entrepreneurs.
If we loosen the grip on this moonlighting issue, teachers will be able to immerse themselves in true and practical entrepreneurship experiences. They can then share real-life experience to students and perhaps do it with them.
We do not like entrepreneurship taught as if it is an exam-oriented subject, a theoretical mystery or a word game. Entrepreneurship should be real, practical and exciting. And the best way to achieve this in our younger generation is by training the teachers first!
See, the teachers are the moulders of our future generation. Every day, students attend schools and consciously as well as subconsciously gain knowledge. And every day, school teachers are sharing their experience, their knowledge, their habits directly or indirectly to students. Cheers to Teachers!
However, this means that teachers need to be equipped with the best mindset, best knowledge and best experience so that they can in turn impart them to the young.
In my opinion, entrepreneurship programmes should be catered to our teachers. And it should not just stop at this. We should encourage our teachers to take risks and allow them to engage in side businesses as well as other entrepreneurship projects. At present, teachers are not allowed to moonlight, except for tuition assignments. With additional freedom, we could groom teachers who are entrepreneurs.
If we loosen the grip on this moonlighting issue, teachers will be able to immerse themselves in true and practical entrepreneurship experiences. They can then share real-life experience to students and perhaps do it with them.
We do not like entrepreneurship taught as if it is an exam-oriented subject, a theoretical mystery or a word game. Entrepreneurship should be real, practical and exciting. And the best way to achieve this in our younger generation is by training the teachers first!
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteJust came across this old post, but felt that I have to say something on this topic.
It would be great if teachers are exposed to take "risks" in their own ventures, gain experiences and impart them to their students.
It's a long process, and most teachers would not leave their comfort zone.
You can cateogorised the Kids/Youths into 2 groups :
1) Those who willing to take risks
2) Those who want to find a good paying & stable job.
Therefore, the challenge is to "convince" the 2nd group, that the notion of "iron-rice bowl" is fast disappearing, even in China. Especially, for those who are above 40 years old, are finding it very insecure about their jobs.
Facts show us that 90% of those above 65 years are going broke. If the youth understand this, then they would be more willing to explore the various options opened to them, to gain financial freedom early, and build wealth for their future.
If you are 9 years and above, there is still hope. Find out what these youngsters are doing :-
http://moneytree-sg.blogspot.com
http://yescom.blogspot.com
Cheers.
Martin Lee
Singapore