Active methodologies and artificial intelligence tools to strengthen entrepreneurial competencies in high school students.
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https://doi.org/10.55204/pcc.v6i2.e148Keywords:
entrepreneurial competencies, active learning methodologies, artificial intelligence, upper secondary education, educational innovationAbstract
Strengthening entrepreneurial competencies has become a priority for educational systems, as students are expected to innovate, solve problems, and adapt to increasingly digital environments. This study aimed to analyze the influence of active learning methodologies and the educational use of artificial intelligence on the development of entrepreneurial competencies among upper secondary school students. A quantitative, explanatory, pre-experimental study with a pretest–posttest design was conducted. The sample comprised 450 students from 48 educational institutions located in six provinces of Ecuador. Data were collected using Likert-scale instruments that assessed active learning methodologies, educational and ethical use of artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial competencies. Descriptive statistics, paired-sample comparison tests, regression models, and ANCOVA were applied for data analysis. The findings revealed significant improvements in overall entrepreneurial competence and in its dimensions of creativity, leadership, opportunity recognition, communication, teamwork, financial management, risk management, and perseverance, associated with greater implementation of active methodologies and the pedagogical use of artificial intelligence. The study concludes that integrating active learning methodologies with artificial intelligence tools is an effective strategy for strengthening entrepreneurial competencies in upper secondary education and represents a valuable approach for promoting educational innovation in response to the demands of the digital society.Downloads
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