- Why can't I create my own curriculum?
- You can, it will just be harder and take longer. The Acton Foundation's flagship course, Entrepreneurial Journey, has been practiced and perfected for 17 years, first at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business and then at Acton School of Business. The entire course, including the course introduction and framework, supporting materials, and teacher's notes, can be delivered on a downloadable CD so that teachers can introduce a top rated course their first semester.
- What are the benefits to becoming an Acton Foundation teacher?
- As an Acton Foundation teacher, you will be a member of a select group of talented entrepreneurship teachers. These individuals have years of experience translating lessons from the trenches and the boardroom to the entrepreneurship classroom. Acton Foundation Teachers have access to eleven proven courses and the materials, teacher's notes, and the Master Teacher Files, an online database of case preparation notes. They can solicit guidance and advice from our Acton Foundation Master Teachers and they receive a special invitation to our annual case teaching workshop in Austin, Texas.
- Can I use a combination of lecture and case method teaching?
- Acton Foundation teachers must teach primarily by the case method and have student participation count for a large portion of their final grade (usually 60%, but not less than 40%).
- Will you help me establish my own center?
- No, but we will provide you with curriculum to use provided you attract qualified entrepreneurship teachers who are dedicated to teaching by the case method. We will even help with their training process at the Acton School of Business campus in Austin, Texas.
- Why are the class contracts so important?
- The class contracts are central to the Acton Foundation accountability model. The contract specifies the conduct expected of each party. Teachers and students are held to equally high standards of preparation and attendance; students are encouraged to express their opinions through weekly surveys. The Acton Foundation can provide you with an example.
- Can you talk to my Dean or the Director of my center?
- No, we only deal with teachers.
- What is in it for Acton Foundation?
- All we ask is that your course is rated among the top 25 percent of the courses taught in any particular school. We ask the teacher to submit class ratings to the Acton Foundation within two weeks of the close of the semester.
