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Heutagogy through Facebook for the Millennial learners.

Prashanti Eachempati¹, Kiran Kumar Ks¹, Ramnarayan Komattil¹

¹Melaka-Manipal Medical College.

Mededpublish (2016)

|February 26, 2024

Summary

Millennial medical learners prefer self-determined learning, distinct from traditional pedagogy and andragogy. Heutagogy, a learner-driven approach, aligns with their needs and can be applied in modern educational settings.

Keywords:

Facebook Heutagogy Self Determined Learning Social Media

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Medical Education
Educational Psychology
Sociology of Education

Background:

Millennials represent the largest cohort of medical learners, possessing distinct educational preferences compared to older faculty.
Intergenerational differences in learning and teaching perspectives can lead to conflict within academic environments.
Understanding these generational dynamics is crucial for effective medical education delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the paradigm shift in educational strategies from pedagogy to andragogy to heutagogy.
To introduce heutagogy as a learning theory suited for Millennial learners.
To present a case study applying heutagogical principles in dental student training.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of educational theories: pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy.
Description of heutagogy's core principles: self-determined, peer-led, and non-linear learning.
Case study implementation of heutagogy using Facebook for dental student training.

Main Results:

Heutagogy, emphasizing self-discovery and meta-learning, aligns with Millennial learners' preference for independent and collaborative learning.
The principles of heutagogy are compatible with social media platforms and the democratization of knowledge.
The Facebook-based case study demonstrated the practical application of heutagogy in medical training.

Conclusions:

Heutagogy offers a viable educational framework to address the unique learning needs of Millennial medical professionals.
Adapting teaching strategies to incorporate heutagogical elements can enhance learner engagement and mitigate intergenerational conflict.
Innovative approaches like heutagogy, facilitated by technology, are essential for contemporary medical education.