| "REAL
Enterprises helps individuals, schools, communities, and rural America
grow through hands-on entrepreneurship education.
Its purpose is to prepare youth
and adults to be active, self-sufficient, and productive citizens who
can contribute to their community's social and economic development." |
| Elementary
Mini-Real equips teachers to help children create an in-school community
with an entrepreneurial sector, a court system, banking, and a
functioning government sector."
from Make a REAL Difference in Your Community
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Curriculum:
The REAL curriculum focuses on : critical thinking, creativity,
persuasive communication, research and using technology
effectively. Teachers receive the tools and training they need to
adapt REAL to their community's particular needs.
Elementary: MiniREAL equips teachers to help children
create an in-school community with an entrepreneurial sector, a court
system, banking, and a functioning government sector.
Middle: Middle REAL helps students learn the real value
of money, creates entrepreneurial ventures, and undertakes projects that
address community needs.
High school: REAL Entrepreneurship guides students through
the process of planning and creating small businesses of their own
design with the help of a local Community Support Team whose members act
as advisors and mentors.
Post-secondary: REAL's hands-on approach complements
existing degree, certificate, or continuing education programs and
appeals to adult entrepreneurs focused on starting or expanding
businesses.
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