A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Identity work of academic teachers in an entrepreneurship training camp: a sensemaking approach



Authors: Peura Kirsi, Hytti Ulla

Publisher: Emerald

Publication year: 2022

Journal: Education and Training

eISSN: 1758-6127

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-06-2021-0203

Web address : https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-06-2021-0203

Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/175788427


Abstract

Purpose

This paper investigates how academic teachers engage in identity work and make sense of entrepreneurship and academia in an entrepreneurship training programme.

Design/methodology/approach

By employing a sensemaking approach, the paper inductively analyses materials from a business idea development camp organised for academic teachers.

Findings

In collective sensemaking during the camp, non-academic facilitators strongly influenced the reflection-in-experience via normative ideas of entrepreneurship and their othering of entrepreneurship from academic work. In their post-camp individual essays, the academic teachers reflect-on-experience and draw parallels between entrepreneurship and academic work constructing sameness.

Research limitations/implications

Longitudinal research is needed in identity work and sensemaking among academic teachers in relation to entrepreneurship.

Practical implications

Universities need to offer arenas for teachers and other faculty to support identity work and sensemaking.

Originality/value

This study generates new understanding of how academic teachers engage in identity work and make sense of entrepreneurship in training when interacting with others. It underscores the importance of time needed for reflection-on-action.


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