MED671 Teaching the Current Generation: Understanding the Students in my Classroom (3 cr.)

In this course, learners uncover research on developmental norms and generational characteristics.  Through collaboration learners gather and analyze resources to develop strategies for making learning relevant and meaningful for their students.  Learners identify current generational characteristics of themselves and those of their students and develop a ready to implement instructional plan that addresses the needs of their students’ generational learning needs.

Upon completion of this course, learners are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Examine generational characteristics and developmental norms that apply to today’s student population regarding communication, learning methods/strategies, work ethic, and interests.
2. Explore the implications of academic development of the next generation of learners.
3. Analyze current classroom practice and how it aligns with the next generation of learners.
4. Develop and apply research based strategies into classroom practice that support the understanding of today’s students.
5. Use reflection and group discussions to improve understanding and practice of today’s current students.