Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees

Riley Chickering
1/31/17
Dr Grace

Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees

The idea that generations are so different (perhaps the reason we don't always get along so well) is one that I've never really thought about, but I'm intrigued by the idea. I think generational gap has a lot to do with why teachers and students have different ideas when it comes to school work. Thinking about it now, the generational gap is probably a big reason as to why students have a tendency to get along better with the younger "cool" teachers. That's definitely good to know though because I think as young teachers it's going to be our job to work with the older teachers to help them understand their student's core values and beliefs (even though we may not fully understand them ourselves). I know one big difference I will have to adjust to when I become a teacher is the complete dependence on technology. I know my generation is very good with technology, but the upcoming high schoolers are the first kids who were born in the technology age (they're the first group that got iPhones for their first phone).