Unit 3 Post

In the Collins and Tilson article they discuss the characteristics of generational groups and how this knowledge can help us the educators to design a more effective instructions. My generation was the Millennial generation. Some of the characteristics that were mentioned about this generation is that we like structured curriculum. Subjects that are more of an interest to us are math and sciences. We get things done if we have detail instruction and positive feedback. We take school seriously. We work best in environment that provide support, encouragement, and motivation. Reading the article and thinking back when i used to be in middle school, high school, and undergraduate college, I cannot necessarily 100% agree that all of the characteristics accurately describe all the people within the generation. However, it closely describe my behavior and the way i did things in these stages mentioned above. I did like detail instructions when assignment were given, i like to see structured, ordered curriculum, and i definitely take school seriously. So i do somewhat i agree with the description of the generation, but this does not necessary describe every Millennial.  

As an educator i would try to make the learning environment a fun environment. As an learners the more interesting the lecture is to me, the more i pay attention, and the more i remember what was on the slides for that particular subject. So to me engaging the students in activities that make the lecture fun while covering the important points, is important to me, and as an educator it is something that i will implement in my teaching style when educating a millennial and others.