In this UNIT we will build the contextual and theoretical framework to better understand UNITS 2, 3, 4 and 5.<br> First, we introduce the importance of moving from traditional teaching models in higher education, based on the transmission of knowledge, towards student-centered models that promote creativity, innovation, self-regulation, and lifelong learning.<br> Entrepreneurial education is one of the driving mechanisms to do it.<br> We will also elaborate on the importance of the soft- or future skills in Higher Education and define methods and strategies we can be used in HE to stimulate the development of these skills among our students.<br> Challenge-based learning is one of these methods. We will review the conceptual roots and some of the main characteristics of this active learning method.<br> Finally, we will make a very brief introduction to the facilitator role of teaches in higher education.

During this week, students will discover the foundation of the D-EMIND project, some of the basic characteristic of Challenge-based learning, the teacher’s role when we are using this kind of methodologies and promoting co-creation in our classroom and some of the opportunities and limitations we should face when we develop it in online environments.<br> We will talk again about key importance of entrepreneurial education in Higher Education and will introduce the main content of this program: the ATOM Model methodology for using CBL and promoting entrepreneurial mindsets in Higher Education.<br> Finally, we will focus on the ATOM model external spheres: the mental sphere and the social sphere.

In this week we are focusing on the core element of the ATOM Model and the heart of CBL: THE CHALLENGE.<br> Finding the right challenge is a key aspect of any process based on CBL, but a good formulation of the challenge is even more important.<br> We will share some ideas about finding and formulating the challenge, the role of the external challenge providers and the benefits of working with a good challenge for students.

During this week of program, we are going to introduce you to each of the 6 elements of the ATOM Model: explorer, analyse, ideate, prototype, realise and evaluate.<br> The theoretical introduction to each element is complemented with some examples and interviews.