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Education and Creativity: How Do We Encourage Creativity in the Classroom. Milena Stoycheva, CEO Junior Achievement Bulgaria. 9 th Fulbright International Conference, August 7-8, 2010. CREATIVITY >>> INNOVATION>>> ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Encouraging Creativity in the Classroom
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Education and Creativity: How Do We Encourage Creativity in the Classroom Milena Stoycheva, CEOJunior Achievement Bulgaria 9th Fulbright International Conference, August 7-8, 2010
CREATIVITY >>> INNOVATION>>>ENTREPRENEURSHIP Encouraging Creativity in the Classroom JA Business Model and Approach to Education Developing a New Mindset/ Way of Thinking Learning-by-doing Method of Teaching Use of Non-Traditional Setting and Environment Experts and Business People in the Classroom Use of Technology and New Media in the Delivery of Programs New types of Learning Activities as a Main Element in the Curricula: Events, Innovation Camps, Conferences, Competitions
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT MODEL Learning-by-doing approach in all programs Encouraging lifelong learning a Bridge between education&training and the business world - support for programs - business volunteers
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BULGARIA • Established in 1997 • Offers 27 educational courses and business programs • Has over 26.000 students throughout Bulgaria • Programs are taught by 680 teachers in 100 cities in more then 650 schools during the academic 2008-2009 www.jabulgaria.org
European Enterprise Challenge • Belgium 2004 • Romania 2005 • Netherlands 2006 • Norway 2007 • Belgium 2008 • Denmark 2009 • Bulgaria 2010 • GPE
25% of the young people have the potential to start their own business 60% of the young people who have started their own business, succeed 90% of the young people, who have ever tried to start their own business, successful or not, say they have learned a lot and this has helped them in life Research byJA-YE Europe
98% от бизнеса Innovation New Jobs and employment Economic growth Competition Develops the potential of people Why is Entrepreneurship Important?
My Message • Edith Wharton • “There are two ways of spreading light: To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.” • Follow your heart! Think big and beyond! Be the change you want to see in the world!