No matter to which generation the students belong to, they are in the class room for a common goal of gaining knowledge that will help them grow in their chosen respective career. The instructor can definitely plan certain assignments, discussions or group activities for facilitating this learning process as the Gen Y and Gen Z (mainly the student population nowadays) relate to them so much better. Sharing life experiences of the students and the instructor is another very potent way to accumulate and improve the learning experience.
I learned that Gen Y & Z students can lack critical thinking and problem solving skills. I will work to give them more opportunities to practice those skills in my classes.
I thought the statement about gen Z & Y are not use to having their opinions challenged because they have been expressing their opinion in an online format that does not allow for immediate, in-person feedback was really interesting. The group I have now are predominantly gen Z & Y and class discussions have been challenging. I also have had some class dynamics that play into these generations not knowing how to navigate interpersonal professional relationships. This module was very helpful.
Many strategies and methods were discussed to engage different generational cohorts. Examples include the Socratic Method, Critical Thinking, Being Heard and Guide on the Side. All are effective and enhance student-centered instruction.
Instructors need to work on earning respect and giving it to their students. Once respect is earned then rapport can be established. Rapport provides a foundation upon which learning and personal growth can be built. Respect and rapport need to be established between and among students as well.
My biggest takeaway was the importance for instructors to incorporate teaching strategies that provide opportunities for observing, doing, exploring, expanding, and problem-solving. These strategies will effectively engage many different generational learners and create a dynamic learning environment that caters to their unique characteristics and preferences.
It was awesome to learn how different generations view learning.
Gen Y and Gen Z both like to be involved in active learning.
Guide on the side, not sage on the stage. Bring your personal experiences to the classroom to teach from your own wealth of knowledge.
People have always had different learning styles, so mixing up your delivery is crucial.
Learning is student-centered nowadays. They need to learn problem-solving and critical thinking because are the skills employers are looking for, as well as decent computer skills.
I was very intrigued by the delineation of the multi generational characteristics. I have noticed many of these in my own observations in life, but to have them laid out in a concise manner, as this course does, was quite revealing as to why we learn in different ways while still have the same basic needs when it comes to absorbing information. Technology has certainly changed the ways in which we access information, and the approach to education is, indeed, generationally diverse, but the need to absorb that education and make it relevant to our own lives is certainly universal.
We have to know the student we are teaching. Also how they value there education and the way they are receiving it. Life experience in what I teach will help the student to see relevance in the subject.
I do find it valuable for classes that include Gen Y and Z students to make sure to compliment them as I correct them. In past years I would say for example, This dish needs more salt. But now I would say I like the look of this dish however it could use a bit more flavor by adding salt , but you cooked it very well. It is correction surrounded by compliment so that they feel their sense of validation.
Generational learners can learn from each other - each generation has a skill set that can be beneficial to others.
every generation has its different preferences but it's interesting to see the connections coming down to interaction and care
It is important to challenge Gen Y and Z students who have not experienced critical thinking for themselves so they can be more self-sufficient.
Being opened minded and receptive to all learning styles make you an overall better rounded individual. All the generations learning and adapting to each others benefitting all.
Generation Y and Z have a lot to contribute to the classroom setting.
I talk about different scenarios I have seen or been involved in during my clinical and ED days. I also have my students roleplay scenarios. It seems to help them understand the importance of empathy and good professional communication.
