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I. Session 4 · Track C: Curriculum Models for Democratic Competence Development Location: F21/02.55 | |
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Strengthening Democratic Competencies and Entrepreneurship through Service Learning Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Netherlands, The This article explores the critical intersection of higher education, service-learning, and the development of democratic competencies to foster sustainable employability and socially responsible entrepreneurship. Drawing on Gert Biesta’s three-fold educational framework qualification, socialization, and subjectification and David Kolb’s experiential learning cycle, the study analyzes two distinct pedagogical models: a bachelor-level service-learning course collaborating with NGOs and a master’s-level impact-driven course focused on sustainable business models. The findings suggest that service-learning facilitates the development of technical skills, ethical values, and personal autonomy. Furthermore, the development of democratic attitudes is contingent upon the depth of student involvement and an organizational culture that encourages open debate. Ultimately, integrating impact-driven education allows students to become autonomous, ethical subjects capable of addressing complex societal challenges. | |