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What Works – Entrepreneurship How “The Apprentice” Teaches our Students how to put Theory into Practice . Mohamed Motawea & Dallal Kahook Al Khaleej National School March 24, 2014. ICE BREAKER – Conversations. Ways of Working? (WoW). M obile phones on silent Be HERE
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What Works – Entrepreneurship How “The Apprentice” Teaches our Students how to put Theory into Practice Mohamed Motawea & Dallal Kahook Al Khaleej National School March 24, 2014
Ways of Working? (WoW) • Mobile phones on silent • Be HERE • Bags / laptops / school work away from table • Have an open mind • Ask questions • Listen to learn • Be honest • Be positive and constructive • Interact and collaborate with others with active participation • Take responsibility for your own learning • Show respect and professionalism
Learning Objectives By the end of this workshop, we will: • Describe the overview of the Apprentice Competition • Identify the resources needed to carry out The Apprentice Competition in your school • Recognize the benefits to promote student learning through this hands-on activity
Route Map: How will we get there? Explanation & Discussions The Apprentice Activity Plenary
What is the “Apprentice”? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEQM4FdJVLc
What is the “Apprentice”? American TV reality show, the ultimate job interview for Donald Trump Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks which require street smarts and intelligence to conquer Donald Trump, the boss, that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode one person is fired and sent home
Resources Required * Adjustable according to your specific circumstances • Project Outline • Judges & Rubric Sheet • Audience Worksheet • Projector & Speakers • Spacious Hall (Auditorium) preferably decorated with the theme
Student Learning Benefits • Apply business skills • Teamwork • Project management • Time management • Creativity • Leadership • Promote higher order thinking
Let’s Go! Activity In small groups, create an innovative UAE brand of soft drink to compete with Coca Cola and Pepsi. 7 minutes prep time 2 minutes for sales pitch
Plenary Discuss with your neighbor ideas about implementing this project in your own school. Do you have the resources needed? Do you think the project will be successful at your school? Has your school done something similar?