Author(s): Ancia Katjiteo, Enock Limbo Simasiku
This is a fact that needs to be understood why the subject of entrepreneurship is important in preparations of the young and upcoming generation of learner to face the job market opportunity. Traditional assessment approaches are not effective in identifying various and numerous skills and competencies required for entrepreneurship success. To fill this gap, this systematic review synthesizes the existing research on alternative assessments that have been proposed for use in the context of entrepreneurship education with the aim of informing new assessment methods which could enhance students’ achievement of learning outcomes and readiness for entrepreneurship. In the past, the Namibian assessment practices have been more of norm referenced whereby medium of assessment was mostly paper and pencil tests and written examinations which seem to go against the grain of learners’ diverse learning styles, cultural endowments and multiple intelligences. The advantage of the use of alternative evaluation is that it flexible and comprehensive and allows for showcasing knowledge in a range of ways. This research proceeds through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of peer-reviewed publications to select various multiple assessment approaches. Such methods include, but are not limited to, the following: experiential learning projects, business simulations, case analyses, portfolio presentation and pitching. The review analyses the effect of these other forms of assessments in developing the evaluation of self-critical thinking, creativity problem solving skills and the development of an entrepreneurial spirit. Moreover, it examines the various factors that affect the utilisation as well as the acceptance of the other forms of assessment such as preparation of the teacher, availability of resources, and students.From this analysis, the understanding of how alternative assessment could improve the entrepreneurial education curriculum and future studies.