Universal Journal of Educational Research 8(9): 3970-3980, 2020 http://www.hrpub.org
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080922
The Framework of the Implementation of
Entrepreneurship Elements in Malaysian Polytechnic
Hanim Zainal
*
, Khata Jabor, Idris Mohammed Abdullahi
School of Education, University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia
Received May 16, 2020; Revised June 22, 2020; Accepted July 20, 2020
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Entrepreneurship Elements in Malaysian Polytechnic," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 9, pp.
3970 - 3980, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080922.
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Entrepreneurship Elements in Malaysian Polytechnic. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(9), 3970 - 3980.
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080922.
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Abstract Entrepreneurial education is an important
strategy in producing entrepreneurial-minded students [1].
This entrepreneurial spirit needs to be nurtured through
good education structure. Furthermore, education can play
a key role in shaping the culture of entrepreneurship among
students. Therefore, education that focuses on
entrepreneurship concepts for students must be given
proper attention. The need for knowledge in the field of
entrepreneurship among polytechnic lecturers is very much
needed as lecturers should be knowledgeable and must be
prepared before teaching the students. This study aims to
draw on the application of entrepreneurial elements among
polytechnic lecturers in Malaysia. Data analysis involves
the process of analyzing qualitative data using Nvivo
software. There were 10 lecturers who lectured
entrepreneur’s subject being selected in the interviews
including lecturers from Sultanah Bahiyah Polytechnic,
Syed Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic, Sultan Abdul Halim
Muadzam Shah Polytechnic, Jelly Polytechnic, Kota Bharu
Polytechnic, Mersing Polytechnic and Sultan Ibrahim
Polytechnic. In that regard, the results of this study can
serve as a source of reference especially to lecturers who
wish to learn something beyond their area of expertise
using this entrepreneurial application method. Lecturers
can explore new knowledge by applying and practicing
various methods of applying entrepreneurship. Thus, the
process of applying for entrepreneurship will be more
efficient, effective and usable during the teaching and
learning process both in college and beyond college.
Keywords Framework, Entrepreneurship, Practice,
Knowledge, Skill, Environment
1. Introduction
Entrepreneurship education is a lifelong education
where knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial values are
gained through formal or informal learning [2]. In the
context of this study, entrepreneurship education is
described as a process for acquiring entrepreneurship
knowledge, skills and practices among lecturers. Elements
of entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and practices through
formal learning in the lecturers' education curriculum
(major and minor) and off-the-classroom learning through
co-curriculum activities that lead to entrepreneurship.
The study was about exposure to the elements of
entrepreneurship. There are also theories outlined in this
study that include general entrepreneurship theory.
Entrepreneurship is a process, target and environment that
affects the opportunity to create and provide services
through the process of identification, exploitation and
evaluation [3]. Thus [4] states that this condition requires
specific desires, motivations and skills. Therefore, this
study aims to formulate a framework for the application of
entrepreneurial elements that serves as a reference point for
those who are called entrepreneurship lecturers.
The objectives of this study are to:
1. Identify elements of entrepreneurship knowledge
among polytechnic lecturers.