Value of Generation Y Course-ED 117
I am enjoying the ED 117 course. I found the information interesting for not only for the purposes of classroom strategy and activity development but also for my own personal reflection. Recently, I attended a local Human Resources Management Society meeting. The speaker's topic was the Generation Y group. He challenged the audience to consider not labeling any individual as part of a generational group. Rather, one should focus upon discovering what motivates the individual to success through human interaction/conversation....a simple idea in this technology-driven world. This same simple philosophy was also stressed in the ED 117.
This course has helped me to better understand my adult learners. They are more relational. I have to be able to relate to them so they can relate to me and will "hear" what I have to say. If you can get their attention and show them you care about them as a person they will trust what you have to say and will learn more in the process.
I have to agree, It's funny how i am part of Gen X and I try to teach how I was taught. Now I better understand Gen Y It will bhelp me to to step up my game and bring in some fun leArning ways to help this generation want to learn.
This is a great course! Not only am I learning about different generations of learners, I am also learning about myself as a learner. I work a university where the generational cohorts vary significantly. The information provided in this course gives me an additional perspectives different learner expectations, and the reasons for these expectations.
