Building Future Minds of the 21st Century: Using LEGO® Serious Play® to Foster Entrepreneurship, Positive Psychology, and Financial Literacy at Schools

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Abstract

In response to the growing need for future-ready competencies in secondary education, this study investigates the pedagogical effectiveness of LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) in fostering entrepreneurship, emotional resilience, and financial literacy. Conducted as part of the long-term LEGO Serious LAB project focusing on business education and entrepreneurship, this cross-sectional mixed-methods study involved 150 German Gymnasium students in single-session workshops. Results showed significant gains in self-efficacy, emotional engagement, and perceived topic relevance across all themes. LSP’s tactile, metaphor-driven approach promoted inclusive, student-centered learning. These findings align with multimedia learning and integral education theories, supporting LSP as a scalable, low-threshold tool to prepare students for complex, uncertain futures

Authors

• Ianina Scheuch, TU Dresden

• Baerbel Fuerstenau, Dresden University of Technology