Lesson 4: Bridging the Generation Gap

Rosalie G. Alegarbes     BSEd General Science4     MW 3:00-5:00pm

Lesson 4: Bridging the Generation Gap

Content

Generation gap exist not just in our daily living but also in education. The rapid improvement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the reason why there is a really need to bridge the gap especially in education.

The following are potentials of ICT: a.) The new network of instantaneous communication is global, overcoming borders between countries and continents; b.) Much of what elders believe may not be applicable anymore to the new generation especially along matters of traditional value systems; c.) c. Information age has begun to create many cultural changes in the family, society, business, and governments (Future Shock by Alvin Toffler).

Experience

           

            The advancement of technology leads to generation gap. The school as well the teachers must adopt to these advancement. I can observe that school nowadays are trying their best the students needs by going on what is new today; that is through having computer classrooms and hiring computer skilled teachers. By doing this, students are not just knowledgeable but also more competent, skilled, and responsible individuals.

Reflection

            Change is the only constant in this world. Teachers would be are very helpful in resolving then generation gap in the education process. Through the knowledge and skills of ICT will bridge the gap between last generation and today’s generation.

    

Application

            As future teacher, it is very important to learn at least basic skills about technology. Teachers must not just knowledgeable but also he/she must be skilled, competent and has the heart to know his/her students to understand the students to think and apply what are the teaching strategies that can cater the multiple intelligences of the students.