International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 15, No 1: February 2026

Assessing the impact of a business-oriented educational course on the development of entrepreneurial thinking in pre-service primary school teacher

Balginbayeva, Nurzhaugan (Unknown)
Akzholova, Aktoty (Unknown)
Baimaganbetova, Zhuldyzai (Unknown)
Duisenbayev, Abay (Unknown)
Yerkebayeva, Saule (Unknown)
Smanova, Alua (Unknown)
Aitenova, Elmira (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the impact of a business-oriented educational course on the development of key components of entrepreneurial thinking among pre-service primary school teachers. The research involved 220 students from M. Dulati Taraz University. A pre-test/post-test design was used with an author-developed questionnaire. Entrepreneurial thinking was assessed both before and immediately after the course. Statistical analysis revealed a significant increase in the overall level of entrepreneurial thinking and its key components, including initiative, creativity, risk-taking, result orientation, and persistence. The course featured innovative teaching methods such as project-based learning, case studies, and business games, and was offered as an elective module on an experimental educational platform. The findings are consistent with international research, highlighting the importance of integrating entrepreneurial thinking into teacher training to enhance professional preparedness. These findings can help shape modern educational programs in Kazakhstan and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, in line with global trends and the challenges of the 21st century.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERE

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...