Educational Entrepreneurship in an Intensive English Program in Thailand: A Case Study

Educational Entrepreneurship in an Intensive English Program in Thailand: A Case Study

This case study investigates educational entrepreneurship in an intensive English as a foreign language (EFL) program at a major Thai university. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study draws on data collected in interviews, a focus group, and curriculum documents to investigate education...

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Main Author: Alexander Nanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-03-01
Series:SAGE Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244021998694
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spelling doaj-21b1264128f84a7f927bb6dd37b5f1152021-03-06T00:33:51ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open2158-24402021-03-011110.1177/2158244021998694Educational Entrepreneurship in an Intensive English Program in Thailand: A Case StudyAlexander Nanni0Mahidol University International College, Salaya, ThailandThis case study investigates educational entrepreneurship in an intensive English as a foreign language (EFL) program at a major Thai university. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study draws on data collected in interviews, a focus group, and curriculum documents to investigate educational entrepreneurship in this context. The major findings were as follows: Applications of educational technology result in innovation and enhanced learning, EFL is a competitive tool for Thai students, use of project-based learning fosters content and language learning, and collaboration among teachers drives innovation.https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244021998694
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description This case study investigates educational entrepreneurship in an intensive English as a foreign language (EFL) program at a major Thai university. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study draws on data collected in interviews, a focus group, and curriculum documents to investigate educational entrepreneurship in this context. The major findings were as follows: Applications of educational technology result in innovation and enhanced learning, EFL is a competitive tool for Thai students, use of project-based learning fosters content and language learning, and collaboration among teachers drives innovation.
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