Excuse Me, Are Those Flip Flops You’re Wearing?
by James Whitley Today’s adult learners are far different from their predecessors of less than a decade ago. Almost without notice we are in the midst of a radical demographic tsunami which is altering the American landscape in everything from religion and health care, to business and education. Dubbed “Generation Why,” this powerful group in ragged jeans and flip-flops is now center-stage in the University classroom and likely challenging the system every step of the way. The name “Generation Why” was coined by Eric Chester (Employing Generation Why: Understanding, Managing, and Motivating Your New Workforce) and is catching on as […]
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