Generation Z: Learners’ Profiles and Teaching Challenges

Shiva  Shirazian; Mehdi  Vatanpour; Pargol  Guity

doi:10.18502/fid.v22i40.19906

Shiva Shirazian Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mehdi Vatanpour Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Pargol Guity Department of Endodontics, Dental School, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/fid.v22i40.19906

Keywords: Digital Technology; Habits; Intergenerational Relations; Learning

Abstract

Given the significant differences among different generations, acceleration of changes due to technological developments, and characteristics of recent generations, it is necessary to recognize the characteristics of Generation Z, in order to be able to create an effective teaching-learning process. Under the influence of digital technology, Generation Z has undergone tremendous changes in several learning parameters, such as time and manner of focus, tendencies, and specific strategies. In this article, by reviewing the characteristics of this generation, the authors tried to provide practical points in teaching methods for this generation.