scholarly journals The ABCs of the XYZs: Adding a Critical Dimension to Contemporary Teacher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric S. Mohr ◽  
Kathleen A. Mohr
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Critical Dimension ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Gen X

Currently, the faculty at post-secondary institutions are mostly Baby Boomer and Generation-X (Gen X) faculty teaching Gen-Y and -Z students as undergraduates.  According to numerous social commentators, these generations tend to vary in their worldviews, and the differences can challenge the teaching-learning relationship.   In the following discussion, we would like to share some information from a few current resources that attempt to characterize and analyze the two most dominant generations among post-secondary students today.  Then, we will pose a few ways that teacher educators might seek to update their instruction for Gen-Z students.

Studi Komparasi Perilaku Wisatawan Nusantara Generasi-X dan Milenial Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 di Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-126
Author(s):  
Dina Mayasari Soeswoyo ◽  
Sekti Rahardjo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Media Preferences ◽  
Gen X

The rapid development of the tourism industry in Indonesia has also contributed to the intense level of competition among tourism destination and their supporting industries. Marketers are required to be smarter in determining the promotion tool and marketing strategies of their businesses. This survey research aims to improve understanding of the characteristics and travelling behavior from two different market segments namely Generation X (born 1965-1980) and Generation Y or Millennial Generation (born 1981-2000). Data collection techniques were carried out by triangulation, namely literature review, questionnaires and interviews face to face directly and through WhatssApp. The sample of respondents used was 162 Gen-X and 244 Gen-Y selected purposively, by distributing questionnaires during February 2020 to visitors who have traveled to the city of Bogor. Data analysis was performed descriptively qualitative. The result from this survey research in this case study is that Gen-X and Gen-Y have many similarities in terms of characteristics and travel behavior. Significant differences in the two generations are in the 3 attributes of Respondent Characteristics (gadget usage time per day, social media preferences used, travel budget) and Travel Behavior in the aspects of Initiation, Decision Making, When Traveling and Post-Traveling.

Sustainability Education and Teacher Education: Finding a Natural Habitat?

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Sustainability Education ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Assessment Tasks ◽  
The Social ◽  
Teaching Learning

AbstractSustainability education competes for curricular space, both in schools and in teacher education. Opportunities and barriers for the inclusion of sustainability education in an Australian university primary teacher education program are examined in this article. The study focused on the roles, practices and perceptions of teacher educators in promoting sustainability education. Three focus groups were conducted with members of faculty staff from each of the K–6 Key Learning Areas to gather data, which were analysed according to three frameworks: espoused/aspirational and actual practices of staff members; barriers to and affordances for teaching sustainability education; and the nature of initiatives, in terms of teaching/learning activities, assessment tasks, and resources. Beyond the Social Sciences, and Science and Technology, we found that inclusion of sustainability education is somewhat sporadic. The article proposes some ways forward to promote and abet sustainability education in a tertiary context.

scholarly journals Dimensions of Quality in Teacher Education: Perception and Practices of Teacher Educators in the Universities of Sindh, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zafarullah Sahito ◽  
Pertti Vaisanen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Sindh Province ◽  
Teaching Learning

This study was conducted to explore the dimensions of quality education in teacher education departments at universities of Sindh province of Pakistan. The qualitative research approach was employed for data collection and then analysed through thematic-narrative analysis technique. The total eight dimensions of quality were found, as two were concerned with pre-sage, four as process and two as product dimensions, known as 3Ps. The findings of this article would be found reliable resource and an addition in to the existing literature of quality education to understand the phenomenon in existing organisational setting of teacher education departments and institutions in Sindh, Pakistan. The radical reforms for educational and economic development can be brought through better understanding of the phenomenon of the quality education, which support the teacher educators, students and the heads to maintain peace and prosperity for humanity in their respective societies through quality teaching-learning process.

scholarly journals Work Ethic: analysis of differences between four generational cohorts

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 496-505
Author(s):  
Diana Carolina Zúñiga ◽  
David Aguado Garcia ◽  
Jesus Rodriguez Barroso ◽  
Jesus Maria De Miguel Calvo
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Work Ethic ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Multigenerational Workforce ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Gen X ◽  
The Postponement

Las organizaciones enfrentan el reto de gestionar una fuerza laboral multigeneracional con características propias que difieren en el valor que le otorgan al trabajo. La incorporación al mercado laboral de las generaciones más jóvenes hace imprescindible el estudio de sus diferentes actitudes hacia el trabajo en comparación con las generaciones antecesoras. El propósito de la investigación fue analizar a través del constructo de la ética protestante las diferencias existentes en las actitudes hacia el trabajo de cuatro generaciones (Baby Boomers, Generación X, Generación Y, y Generación Z). La muestra de 624 participantes ecuatorianos (BB 11.2%; GX 11.2%, GY 58.5% y GZ 19.1%) se agrupó por cohortes. Se aplicó el Cuestionario Multidimensional Ética del Trabajo (MWEP). Los resultados mostraron que los BB y la GX tiene una mayor creencia en la importancia del trabajo y más tolerancia a la utilización improductiva del tiempo de trabajo que las generaciones Y y Z. En el aplazamiento de las recompensas la GZ muestra puntuaciones superiores a las obtenidas por los BB, GX y GY. No se encuentran diferencias significativas en las dimensiones de autoconfianza, ocio y moralidad-ética. Enterprises face the challenge of managing a multigenerational workforce which has its characteristics that differ in the value they grant to work. Incorporation of younger generations into the labour market requires to study all their attitudes towards work, contrasting them with previous generations. The purpose of this research was to analyse, through the Protestant Ethic construct, the differences of four age groups in attitudes towards work (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z). Cohorts grouped the sample of 624 Ecuadorians (BB 11.2%; Gen X 11.2%, Gen Y 58.5% and Gen Z 19.1%). The Multidimensional Work Ethic Profile (MWEP) was applied. The results showed that BB and Gen X believe more in the importance of work than generations Y and Z. At the same time, BB and Gen X are more tolerant to the unproductive use of time than generations Y and Z. Gen Z has higher scores than BB, Gen X and Gen Y in the postponement of rewards dimension. Besides, there are no meaningful differences in self-reliance, leisure and morality/ethics dimensions.

scholarly journals Understandings and uses of assessment: case study with Spanish teacher educators

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
André Moura ◽  
Amândio Graça ◽  
Paula Batista
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Use Of Assessment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Spanish Teacher

Assessment can serve different purposes. In Spain there has been an increase of research in assessment processes that intends to enhance students’ learning. Attending to this scenario, this study intends to explore the understandings of four teachers from one Spanish university, known as one of the most active in developing formative and shared assessment processes, about i) the process of implementing formative and shared assessment processes and ii) the impact of these assessments on students and on the teaching-learning process. Four teachers were purposively selected to be interviewed, according to their availability, use of assessment to promote students’ learning, work in a teacher education programme and have more than 15 years of experience as teacher. Analysis of data collected from semi-structured individual interviews resulted in the following themes i) formative and shared assessment – advantages vs. disadvantages, ii) vision about teacher education programmes, iii) teachers’ changes throughout their career, iv) students’ participation in assessment, and v) negotiating the teaching-learning process with students. These teachers consider that formative and shared assessment can be laborious, but worth the effort, mainly in teacher education programmes, where the focus is not only on student-person, but also on future teacher-person.

scholarly journals Studi Komparasi Perilaku Wisatawan Nusantara Generasi-X dan Milenial Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 di Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-126
Author(s):  
Dina Mayasari Soeswoyo ◽  
Sekti Rahardjo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Media Preferences ◽  
Gen X

The rapid development of the tourism industry in Indonesia has also contributed to the intense level of competition among tourism destination and their supporting industries. Marketers are required to be smarter in determining the promotion tool and marketing strategies of their businesses. This survey research aims to improve understanding of the characteristics and travelling behavior from two different market segments namely Generation X (born 1965-1980) and Generation Y or Millennial Generation (born 1981-2000). Data collection techniques were carried out by triangulation, namely literature review, questionnaires and interviews face to face directly and through WhatssApp. The sample of respondents used was 162 Gen-X and 244 Gen-Y selected purposively, by distributing questionnaires during February 2020 to visitors who have traveled to the city of Bogor. Data analysis was performed descriptively qualitative. The result from this survey research in this case study is that Gen-X and Gen-Y have many similarities in terms of characteristics and travel behavior. Significant differences in the two generations are in the 3 attributes of Respondent Characteristics (gadget usage time per day, social media preferences used, travel budget) and Travel Behavior in the aspects of Initiation, Decision Making, When Traveling and Post-Traveling.

Generation difference in hiring financial planners in Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meysam Safari ◽  
Shaheen Mansori ◽  
Stephen Sesaiah
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Financial Planners ◽  
Financial Planner ◽  
Gen X

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to document a gap between generation X and Y’s behavior toward decision making for hiring a professional financial planner in context of an emerging country. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on a public survey in Malaysia on the effect of five major contributing factors (namely, awareness, acceptability, affordability, accessibility and assurance) on the decision to hire a professional financial planner. The study further shed light into the difference among the influential factors among generation X and Y. Findings Although awareness, acceptability, affordability and assurance have demonstrated significant effect on decision making in general, their impact varies among different age groups. Results of moderation tests on the role of age suggest that for Gen X, the determinant factor is only their acceptability of the financial planning service. However, awareness, affordability, acceptability and assurance are critical factors for Gen Y respondents. In contrast to Gen Y, the Gen X respondents tend to have more awareness toward their needs for financial planning; they have gained enough experience to assess the credibility of the planner and test their assurance; and have higher earnings to afford the financial planners services. Originality/value Findings of this study are novel as it provide first hand picture from an emerging market in South-East Asia. Moreover, the study documents generation gap in financial decision making process.

Teacher Educators’ Epistemological Beliefs and their Implications for Teacher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-25
Author(s):  
Itbar Khan ◽  
◽  
Azhar Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Epistemological Beliefs ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Female Teacher ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Research has consistently shown that teachers’ epistemological beliefs have a significant impact on their teaching and teacher effectiveness in the teaching- learning process. This study investigated epistemological beliefs (EBs) of teacher educators in higher education institutions and teacher education institutes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The study aimed at identifying teacher-centered and learners’ centered EBs, examine the relationship of EBs and gender, find out the relationship of teachers’ qualification with the EBs of teacher education, and explore differences between the EBs of teacher educators of public universities and RITEs. Of the 212 teacher educators of the study population, the data were collected through stratified random sampling from 145 respondents. Epistemological beliefs questionnaire (EBQ) and a scale for demographics were used for gathering data from the research participants. Percentages, Mean, One way ANOVA and Pearson r was used for data analysis. Findings of the study show that a majority of the teacher educators believed that the structure of knowledge is simple, half of the teacher educators believed that knowledge is certain. Similarly, a majority of the teachers did not believe in authority as a source of knowledge and considered that the ability to learn is not innate. A majority of the respondents did not agree that learning is a quick process. There was no significant difference in the EBs of male and female teacher educators; there was no significant difference in the EBs of teachers from universities and RITES, except in the dimension of the stability of knowledge, wherein educators from RITEs have unsophisticated beliefs and there is no significant effect of experience on the epistemological beliefs of teacher educators.

Information Sources and the Tourism Decision-making Process: An Examination of Generation X and Generation Y Consumers

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1372-1392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy H. Reisenwitz ◽  
Jie G. Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Gen X

Generation Y (Gen Y) is becoming more important to marketers as its members continue to enter the workforce. Members of this generational cohort are essential to the tourism industry as they engage in planning vacations themselves. This study accesses the information search behaviour of Gen Y and makes comparisons to the previous generation, Generation X (Gen X). A demographic profile, including information sources, is compiled. Additionally, several proposals were developed based upon the literature regarding tourism information searches and decision-making for Gen X and Y. Key constructs were identified as part of the purchase decision process. They were analysed using primary research study data. Specifically, independent-samples t-tests were used to test the propositions. The analyses revealed that there were significant differences between generational cohorts regarding technology-based information sources, risk aversion and use of information sources. As a result, this study offers a synthesis of contingency factors affecting tourist decision-making. It provides both theoretical and managerial implications.

scholarly journals Developing Emotionally Intelligent Teachers: A Panacea for Quality Teacher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
Gloria Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Teachers Training ◽  
Emotionally Intelligent ◽  
Education Concept

Psychologist and Researchers have established that emotional intelligence influence students’ academic achievement, self-efficacy, emotional regulation and motivation. However, in most teachers training institutions in Nigeria there are no facilities and program put in place to teach emotional intelligence skill. A classroom comprise of students from various socio-economic background with different personalities, these students express positive and negative emotions such as happiness, anger, distress and excitement which could influence learning. In the light of this situation, it becomes imperative for teacher educators and administrators of teachers’ training collages to develop emotionally intelligent teachers who have the capacity to regulate their emotions accurately and understand the emotions of students in their various classrooms. This is necessary to assist students become emotionally stable and facilitates the teaching-learning process. Consequently, the paper seeks to examine the concept of emotional intelligence, concept of quality education, concept of teacher education, theories of emotional intelligence and the relevance of training emotionally intelligent teachers for quality teacher education. Finally, the paper recommend amongst others, the inclusion of emotional intelligence skill in the curriculum of teachers training institutions.

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