Social entrepreneurship education: A conceptual framework and review

The paper presents a process-based progression framework of entrepreneurship. education focusing specifically on social entrepreneurship (S-ENT). The framework will. assist in the design of relevant and targeted S-ENT education courses aimed at creating a S-ENT mindset for learners. A systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines was used to evaluate the existing evidence from the literature. The paper consolidates the views into a comprehensive framework integrating the different elements of S-ENT education. The framework describes the three main components 1). Inputs-which characterize the personal profiles, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the students/learners 2) Process-which constitutes mainly the pedagogical approach specific to S-ENT 3) Output-which specifies the desired changes in social entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and competencies as well as outlines the assessment of S-ENT learning. The framework represents a flexible approach to accommodate the participant (students, social entrepreneurs, managers, and academicians) needs and the demands of the particular S-ENT sector.