generational theory- insights to better understand each other linlea armstrong, medical geneticist,...
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Generational Theory-Insights to Better Understand
Each OtherLinlea Armstrong,
Medical Geneticist,
and Faculty Developer
Acknowledgements to Dr Hardwick, Dr Stogryn, Becky Hartley
1. The generational types2. Formative changes and events•Social•Knowledge•Technology
3. Application to teaching
Outline
The Boomers
Gen X’ers
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/commodore-64/id305504539?mt=8; http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubiks-cube-chest-of-drawers/
http://www.otrcat.com/z/father-knows-best.jpghttp://phbond.pbworks.com/w/page/
feministezine.comhttp://www.google.ca/imgres?q=Lady+Gaga+and+Beyonce+-+Telephone&hl
Social changes•Family structure•Commerce•Formative events/ movements
theedwardians.blogspot.com
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=open+sunday+sign&hl
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=ferris+bueller&hl
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092359/
en.wikipedia.org
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=women%27s+liberation+movement&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&rls=en&biw=1218&bih=631&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsb&tbnid=NAzz1E3ovbo2iM:&imgrefurl=http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2009/11/16/091116crbo_books_levy&docid=wspfTVneRuSDvM&imgurl=http://www.newyorker.com/images/2009/11/16/p465/091116_r19025_p465.jpg&w=465&h=315&ei=22bIT4vsBaas2wWp_ITADQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=906&vpy=318&dur=12157&hovh=185&hovw=273&tx=113&ty=83&sig=100733007922735649069&page=1&tbnh=95&tbnw=140&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0,i:111
http://www.flickr.com/photos/canadagood/3069451668/
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=challenger+explosion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/canadagood/3069451668/
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=recycle&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&rls=en&biw=1218&bih=631&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=WyH7H5yEjmOz2M:&imgrefurl=http://www.treesandtots.com/Making-Recycling-a-Family-Affair-s/168.htm&docid=6mZKcOPwlanXTM&imgurl=http://www.treesandtots.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/kids%252520recycle.jpg&w=372&h=321&ei=WGjIT5ypNKLo2AX-2M3wDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=432&vpy=269&dur=594&hovh=155&hovw=180&tx=133&ty=126&sig=100733007922735649069&page=2&tbnh=138&tbnw=160&start=21&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:21,i:230
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=father+knows+best&hl
imdb.com
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=latch+key+kidhttp://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/biomed/about/pulse/pulse-apr-10.html?mswitch-redir=classic
http://dbmerlin.deviantart.com/art/Peter-Pan-Generation-211506247
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=trophy&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&rls=en&biw=1218&bih=631&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=CqJdrY2dyhwRjM:&imgrefurl=
The Knowledge Explosion David F. Hardwick
Know
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1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020
150
Decades
30
151
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/8474691/Fords-best-loved-models.html?image=1
theedwardians.blogspot.com
Technology and communication
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaku/2513320483/
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=commodore+64&start=152&hl
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=Lady+Gaga+and+Beyonce+-+Telephone&hl
imdb.com
en.wikipedia.org
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/tosce/images/ip_team.jpg&imgrefurl=http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/tosce/en/index.html&usg=__DTmy2SvDJSIhkQWWPAiXmiIJAsA=&h=200&w=776&sz=103&hl=en&start=15&sig2=_MLRGdefsgkealDH4-K88A&zoom=1&tbnid=jtYCQnZ2wgk56M:&tbnh=37&tbnw=142&ei=GXW2T9iZK6KoiQK42cDHBg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dinterprofessional%2Bteam%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Divns&itbs=1
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_
imdb.com
Values, motivations, and effective learning support
Boomers
• Give recognition ($$ and title)
• Build rapport
• Give respect
• Communicate that they are valued and needed
• Include them in meetings
• Address career advancement
Sandra E Gibson, 2009 Nursing Education Perspectives vol 30 no 1 p 37
Boomers
• Provide generous, positive reinforcement and praise
• Focus on challenges • Provide assignments for skill
development • Provide flexibility in learning options
(e.g., learning contracts) • Communicate primarily face to face
Sandra E Gibson, 2009
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=latch+key+kid
Gen Xers
• Avoid unnecessary meetings • Speak quickly and directly, cut to the chase • Address the work/life balance • Give clear, direct explanations for changes
(especially extra work) • Present specific information immediately
(email, chat rooms, instant messaging) • Give them a piece of the task that they can
do ‘Their way’
Sandra E Gibson, 2009
Gen Xers
• Provide short learning activities followed by group interaction
• Provide short-term, challenging goals
• Use bullets to highlight important points
• Include online supplements
• Consider coaches or mentors
Sandra E Gibson, 2009
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=old+school&hl
Millennials
• Encourage creativity with technology and reward
• Balance didactic and discovery activities with opportunities to ask questions
• Present short and clear goals/objectives • Use interactive sessions with
teams/groups
Sandra E Gibson, 2009
Millennials• Allow them to have a voice in the plan (leave time for their
goals and ideas) • Allow them to address work/life balance • Let them ask questions • Facilitate their collaboration with the team • Present positive messages • Allow them to have creative alternatives • Voice clear expectations • Provide structure • Define roles • Provide respect
Sandra E Gibson, 2009