Engaging the contemporary American student

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Engaging the contemporary American student

• Teaching Learning Center, Temple University
• CITL Professional Development
• Fox School of Business
• 12/11/08

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Discussion Questions

• What is surprising about these students and the
  way they learn?
• What strengths do you see these students bringing
  to learning?
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• What do you see as challenges to their learning?

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Millenial students Their traits

• Digital
• Multisensory (especially more visual)
• Connected
• Social networkers
• Multitaskers
• Success-oriented
• Expect immediacy
• Experience competing demands on time

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American students Their learning expectations

• To receive
• Detailed syllabi
• Instructions for assignments
• Information about grading
• Assignments and feedback throughout semester
• Equal treatment
• Politely couched criticism
• To participate actively in class

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American students Their learning expectations

• To be active participants
• For faculty to
• Be accessible
• Be appropriately open
• Maintain confidentiality
• Listen
• Provide encouragement
• Maintain eye contact

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RelationshipsStudents, UD, Research
Millennials American Universal design Research-based Principles
Multisensory Diverse (in age, race, SES, preparation . . .) Include multiple modes of representation, expression, engagement Respect diverse ways of learning
Success- oriented Grades Career Perform better with clear expectations Conceptual Physical Design and communicate for student success
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RelationshipsStudents, UD, Research
Millennials American Practices Research-based Principles
Learn better by doing Learn more through active participation Incorporate active learning opportunities