Lesson 4:

Bridging The Generation Gap

 

GENERATION X

   -Birth years ranging from the early to mid 1960’s and ending birth years ranging from the late 1970’s to early 1980’s.

GENERATION Y

   -Also known as millennials.

   -1980’s as starting birthyears and ending birth years ranging from the mid 1990’s to early 2000’s.

GENERATION Z

   -Birth years ranging from the mid 1990’s to early 2000’s.

   -Widespread usage of internet from a young age.

OLDER GENERATION vs. YOUNGER GENERATION

   - Manner of dressing

   - Socializing

   - Friendship

   - Marrying

DIFFICULT TO OVERCOME

   - Caste system in India

   - Pre-arranged marriages in China

   - Female circumcision in Africa

IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

   - Developed countries vs. Third world countries

   - Traditonal vs. Modern

   - Public vs. Private

“Future Shock” by Alvin Toffler

   - is a book written by the futurist Alvin Toffler in 1970. In the book, toffler defines the term “future shock” as a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societes. His shorted definition or the term is a personal perception of “too much change in too short a period of time.”

TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL GAP

1.) The need to understand the potential of ICT.

2.) Technology supported skills need to be taught in school.

IF THE SCHOOL FAILS TO RESPOND TO EMERGENT CHANGES AND NEEDS

1.) The new learners may lose appreciation of the educational system

2.) The increase drop-out rate every year