Age is one of the most important differences that can cause individuals to not be able to relate to one another. This is why it is very important for teachers to take age into consideration in their classrooms. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, each generation has its own culture of differences. These differences can be displayed in their language, beliefs, clothing, interests, and passions.
Learning styles is one of the most apparent differences in the generation that is currently in school compared to my learning style growing up. While I am not that much older that the students currently in school, advances in technology make learning a much different atmosphere that it was 20 years ago. Students are now tech savvy individuals that engage through hand-held devices and computer screens instead of notebook paper and worksheets. The following videos are some of my favorite in depicting the differences that teachers must acknowledge and adapt curriculum to because of the age differences and learning styles of the new generation of students.
If you can ignore the weird robotic voice in the beginning, this video shows how teachers are adapting their teaching styles in order to meet the needs of the younger generation of students.
I found an interesting site that discusses the differences between the traditionalists, baby boomers, gen 'x'ers, and nexters (or Gen Y). It discusses how each generation has different values within the community. It also give great tips on ways to encourage communication with each particular generation. Click here to view the site.
The last video that I wanted to share is one on Generation WE. Generation We is a new movement on the more political side of society. It's purpose is to empower the Millennial generation to take action and become involved. As the video states, this upcoming generation will have more power when the reach the age to vote than any other in history. This is definitely something that a teacher should consider.
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