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Generational (age) differences in nursing students' preferences for teaching methods.

Jean T Walker¹, Tina Martin, Jill White

¹The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Jackson 39216, USA. jwalker@son.umsmed.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education

|September 28, 2006

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Nursing classrooms are experiencing a generational shift, with Generation X and Generation Y students having different expectations for teaching methods. This study examines these generational preferences in nursing education.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Generational Studies

Background:

A significant generational shift is impacting nursing education in the U.S.
Nurse educators must adapt to the distinct values and expectations of Generation X and Generation Y students.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the teaching method preferences and expectations of Generation X and Generation Y nursing students.
To provide insights for nurse educators adapting to generational differences in the classroom.

Main Methods:

Quantitative, descriptive research design.
Examination of generational preferences and expectations regarding teaching methods.

Main Results:

Data on the specific preferences and expectations of Generation X and Generation Y students regarding nursing education teaching methods.

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Identified differences in learning preferences between the two generations.

Conclusions:

Nurse educators need to understand and address the diverse generational expectations in nursing classrooms.
Educational strategies may require modification to effectively engage both Generation X and Generation Y nursing students.