Enhancing innovation competences through a research-based simulation: from framework to hands-on experience.

Abstract

The present study, based on the principles of simulation methodology, sets forth the implementation of experiential learning to enhance transferable skills and the development of innovation competences in an English course setting. The innovative contribution of the educational research undertaken is an experiential learning tool, devised within the tenets of the simulation methodology: an open simulation approached from competence framework to a hands-on experience. The Scenario, Profiles, Facilitator’s Directions and Debriefing Process of the simulation are described in detail throughout the paper as well as the educational implications.