Making Theory Work in the Classroom An innovative way to fascinate intergenerational students

Generation Categories Builders (GI Generation) ◦ ◦ 59MM Boomers ◦ ◦ 74MM (Boomer) Busters (Generation X) ◦ ◦ 67MM Bridgers (Generation Y, Millennials) ◦ ◦ 73MM

Family In your groups, organize family traits by generation

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

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

Influences & Religion Answers : How can we integrate a faith based lesson to our students in a intergenerational manner?

Response to Authority and Work Ethic In your groups, organize response to authority and work ethic by generation

Response to Authority and Work Ethic Answers : How do you motivate students with varying responses to authority and work ethic in a unified manner in the classroom?

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

Education Answers: 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 Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Processing Serial Parallel

How does a Professor “get to” all Students in one classroom? Power Posters Determine topics - include theory, scripture and example Plan Poster Design Create Power Poster Present Power Poster

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