Making Theory Work in Making Theory Work in the Classroom the Classroom

An innovative way to fascinate intergenerational students

Generation CategoriesGeneration CategoriesBuilders (GI Generation)

◦ 1925-1945◦ 59MM

Boomers◦ 1946-1964◦ 74MM

(Boomer) Busters (Generation X)◦ 1965-1983◦ 67MM

Bridgers (Generation Y, Millennials)◦ 1980-2000◦ 73MM

FamilyFamily

In your groups, organize family traits by generation

FamilyFamily

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In a mixed generation classroom, how does understanding family traits relate to teaching? How might you adapt your lectures to an intergenerational classroom?

Influences & ReligionInfluences & Religion

In your groups, organize major influences, religious characteristics and core values by generation

Influences & ReligionInfluences & ReligionAnswers:

How can we integrate a faith based lesson to our students in a intergenerational manner?

Response to Authority Response to Authority and Work Ethic and Work Ethic

In your groups, organize response to authority and work ethic by generation

Response to Authority Response to Authority and Work Ethic and Work Ethic

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How do you motivate students with varying responses to authority and work ethic in a unified manner in the classroom?

EducationEducation

In your groups, education, characteristics, assets, and liabilities by generation

EducationEducationAnswers:

How can you balance the assets and liabilities of the various generations in a classroom into a successful learning team environment? How do generational characteristics influence learning teams?

Learning and Communication Styles

Sensory Modality/Mode of Expression

VisualAuditoryKinesthetic

ProcessingSerial Parallel

How does a Professor “get to” all Students in one classroom?

Power PostersDetermine topics - include

theory, scripture and examplePlan Poster DesignCreate Power PosterPresent Power Poster

Pitfalls!

Questions?

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