Having multiple generations in the classroom helps to emphasize the importance of clear, professional communication.
It's good to learn about general generation preferences to hone in on ways students can learn and be successful in a course. Offering different modalities and accomodating learning styles in combination with generational considerations make for a potent mix of learning opportunities for diverse students!
This module highlights the different characteristics of each generation and gives a synopsis of its influences. This helps me understand how each generation's approaches work, and learning. Being a baby boomer it is important to acknowledge that each generation is based on societal norms at the time and it is important for me to adapt and understand those changes in order to engage each generation in the classroom.
I have encountered this in my teaching. An extreme example is having a baby boomer who does not want to use technology and a millenial who does not want to take handwritten notes.
This module provides insight as to why the different generations are the way they are, it makes sense they would learn differently also. I hope to gain more information to help each of my students to succeed.
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As a Gen Xer, I have learned that teaching the Gen Zers is easier than relating to the Ys. It seems that they are more open to learning different types of information.
Different learning styles for different generations. I found what written very informative. Understanding the difference between each generation and how they perceive life.
I have a better understanding of my students that are from different generations
It seems that the biggest change between generations from the Silent Generation to Generations X, Y, and Z, is the use of technology. Even being a part of Generation X and growing up through all of the rapid advances in technology, I am not anywhere near as comfortable with technology as my children are. I also note the significant differences in how the different generations socialize. Up through Generation X, we preferred socializing in person and social gatherings. The newer generations are always connected, but virtually. I think it is helpful to be aware of the general characteristics of each generational cohort so that we, as instructors, can provide the right type of learning experiences to reach all of our students. At the end of the day, however, I think it is even more important to get to know each student as an individual so you can be even more adept at providing student-centered instruction.
This is the first I have chosen to read about specific generalities associated with generations. I have been a career educator and have watched numerous groups come and go. I'm not usually the person who likes to get caught up in reading student records - so I can infrom my strategies according the the descriptions other teachers create regarding my students. I like to get a feel for students as I encounter them and then to see if I need to fill in any gaps if my instruction seems to be falling on deaf ears. I often feel the same way about the generalities attributed to the "Gen's." I think we get caught up creating paradigms based in similarities instead of appreciating each individual student. In the land of social media and the "Boomers" banter, I see how the stereotypes aren't incredibly helpful in building bridges. While I see and appreciate the historical events and the typical reactions individuals have to them, I get a bit concerned by overgeneralizing that creates some one-size fits all approaches. That being said, I have taught a community college class with my 87 year old scholar interacting with their 16 year old peers and wouldn't trade these interactions for the world. While I find encouraging our current shift toward making learning more interactive, engaging, and personally fulfilling, I doubt any single generation would not have benefitted from these approaches if they had been avaialble, and I believe that great teachers have always gone out of their way to make intentional connections between curricular content and students. I also argue that the remnants of what would likely be descirbed as the Silent Generation and the Boomers continues to plague attempts to modernize and jetison some very traditional measures that are used to define learning.
having a deeper understanding of the different generations will help me become a better educator that will to teach to each of their needs and the way they understand things.
Understanding the challenges of multigeneration class composition is important
I've leant the basic differences in generational groups. It would help appreciate expectations from different age brackets oin my class
The most significant information about each generation is the explanation given as to why and how each generation perceives info
Good information. I would just suggest Gen Y, if we are generalizaing, is not self centered... massive activism, achieving real change (or seeking it) for others, etc. Interesting considerations, though, so long as we note these are truly broad generalizations. The most tech savy tech saturated people I know are late baby boomers.
Generation Z people are hyper-aware of their surroundings and have confidence that through technology they can access information when needed!
Planning and facilitating learning experiences that will "fit" the course is much more complicated when dealing with the reality of multigenerational students. While, we do not want to reduce any student to gerneralized "characteristics", the information provided is helpful in providing basic foundational constructs to support further discussion.
that no two people will learn the same. You have to be able to bridge the gap of that individual and explain to where they can see it to where its suppose to be learned.
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I agree with statement tha "The instructional delivery models being used in today’s educational settings not only involve a greater use of technology but also require students to focus on self discovery, discipline and critical thinking skills."
I realize how all the generations learn differently and have a much better understanding why.
I have learned that a Generational focus to teaching may be necessary to reach all your students. It is easy to take for granted that everyone knows the latest technology. As educators we must be aware that there is a generational gap regarding technology and social interactions.
