Bücher der Reihe Generational Differences in Higher Education and the Workplace: Leading and Teaching Millennials and Generation Z

This book considers the role, use, and implications of transformative and active instructional strategies in higher education. It examines the changing landscape of higher education and serves as a foundational lens and framework for thinking through higher education from both an experiential and transformative instructional context.

This book explores how to effectively lead millennial faculty as they navigate the new professoriate. Contributors address some stereotypical millennial characteristics-being achievement oriented, connected to the world, relatively sheltered, and unaware of hierarchy-and how they create advantages and challenges in the higher education workplace.

The millennial generation is unique in various ways, particularly with regard to their career aspirations and expectations. Due to their reputation as ';job hoppers,' recruiting millennials is not enough. Retention of a millennial workforce is imperative for organizational success and longevity. This book explores the expectations held by millennials and the ways in which they differ from those of past generations. It covers a broad range of topics including onboarding, work/life balance, stress, retention after a crisis, boredom, internships, and how employers can best leverage mobile platforms for increased engagement.

Adapting to the unique needs of multiple generations of learners is critical to actively engage, retain, and prepare students for future healthcare practice. This book will guide health professions educators as they navigate the teaching and learning environment by integrating student-focused and evidence-based best practices.