This course provides an introduction to generational issues in global education. Topics include a comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the generational styles of learning, parallels between the different generations, facilitating collaboration between the generations rather than isolation the cohort experience of each generation, the learning style of the different generations and a pedagogy for the 21st century.
A companion iBook is available for free from the iTunes Bookstore: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/generational-issues-in-global/id815896623?ls=1&mt=11
Type of Material:
Online course
Recommended Uses:
This module could be used in teacher education as a separate 7 module course or as a component of a semester length course on pedagogy. It could also be used as a tutorial.
Technical Requirements:
Textbook can be download from the iTunes Bookstore.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Identify and define the generation styles of learning presented in this course.
Describe the role of the teacher among the generations.
Learn how to facilitate collaboration between the generations rather than isolation.
Understand the characteristics of the four generations and work constructively to accomplish common goals.
Examine culture and community in a changing society.
Describe the cohort experience.
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the generational styles of learning.
Identify parallels between the different generations.
Discuss the learning styles of the different generations.
Examine pedagogy for the 21st century.
Target Student Population:
Pre-service and in-service teachers, education majors in college, university.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Some background knowledge of education and pedagogy would be helpful.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Content quality is accurate. The material presented is an important background for educators today. The material is an excellent resource for educational leadership courses.
Concerns:
The site requires the use of the textbook which can only be viewed with iBooks. This may present an issue for some students who do not have access to iOS devices.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This material could be used in a variety of courses and individual modules might be used to supplement course work. There are learning exercises and suggestions for journaling that can be used in multiple courses, for example: global studies, educational leadership, or generational studies. The goals as well as appropriate learning activities are readily identified.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is easy to use. The videos work well and the course is carefully laid out and easily navigated.
Concerns:
The ebook is only available for iBooks.
Creative Commons:
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