Rosalie G. Alegarbes BSEd General Science4 MW 3:00-5:00pm
Content
Preferences
has change as time pass, not just on our ways of living but also in education.
Today, vocational as well as values and cultural classes have been minimized
due to the emphasis on the basics of English, Mathematics and Science. The
state dictates educational priorities based on perceptions on the country’s
need to strengthen its agricultural, business or industrial economy. It is
important that critical differences in perceptions between old and young which
create a generation gap need to be discussed. Let us see the difference between
last generation and today’s generation in terms of learning. Texts versus
Visuals --- our parents read book texts, enriched by illustrations and photos.
They go to school libraries for research. While today, digital generation has
greater affinity to visuals (photos and videos) compared with texts. Linear
versus Hyper media--- past generation obtained information in a linear,
logical, and sequential manner which made them logical, focused, and reflective
thinkers. On the other hand, new generation follows a personal random access to
hyperlinked digital information, less superior to elders in focus and
reflection. Independent versus Social learners--- the traditional education
system gives priority to independent learning, prior to participative work.
While new learners are already acquainted with digital tools that adopt to both
personal and participative work. Experts describe this mode of digital learning
as one that is based on experimentation, discovery and intuition. Learning to
do versus Learning to pass the test--- old teachers teach students in order to
help them pass tests and complete the course requirement. New generation of
learners simply wish to acquire skills, knowledge and habits as windows of
opportunity afford them to learn. Delayed rewards and Instant gratification---
the traditional reward system in education consists in grades, honor
certificate/medals, and diplomas. On the other hand, digital learners on their
own experience more immediate gratification through immediate scores from
games, enjoyable conversation from web-cam calls and etc. Rote memory versus
Fun learning--- teachers feel oblige to content-based courses, the learning of
which is measurable by standard tests. Digital learners prefer fun learning
which is relevant and instantaneously useful to them.
Experience
Different
changes were observed. Things that were trending in the past are really
different on today’s latest trend. As what we have been discussing in the past
lessons, the advancement of technology has a great impact on today’s
generation’s preferences.
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In the past,
students are striving to learn just to pass the subject. Teachers are more focused
on the content of the book that is why most of the time we tend to memorizes
the lesson. Some students then think
that going to school is a burden. But today, since teachers give more emphasis
on our outputs--- creativity and some skills will be catered which leads to the
enjoyment while learning. There are also activities in the web which could also
be integrated for the students to learn that gives immediate rewards for the
learners.
As what this
topic has mentioned, what the old generation likes may not be the same as what
the new generation prefers today. This proves that bridging the gap between the
traditional learners and the digital learners is one of the great challenges
for every teacher. As the things around us has change, preferences in life.
This also has been observed in the educative process. Today, learning is really
accessible-- by just one click, research assignments are already there.
Students can develop their different skills because a lot of activities are given
by the teacher. They can also develop their creative and social skills.
Therefore, learning is fun!
Application
Today’s preferences
in learning have change. It improved as the technology advanced. This shows
that educational system has adopted to what is new today. As a future teacher,
it is important to be skilled enough to facilitate the learning of our
student. Since the ways of learning has change; just like the educational
system has adopted to this change
a teacher must also adopt to this new trend--- not just in terms of instruction
but as well as in ways of assessing them. By this, you are not just catering
their interest; you are also molding them to function effectively in the
future. Furthermore, as a future teacher, let us bear in mind the importance of
knowing your students to apply appropriate teaching strategies in teaching.
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