Open AccessAcross Generations: Defining Pedagogical Characteristics of Generation X, Y, and Z Allied Health Teachers Using Q-Methodology
Author(s) -
Alleluia Reyes,
Renato Galvan,
Annalyn Navarro,
M. Gabriela Velasquez,
Dinah Rose Soriano,
Aniceto Lemnel Cabuso,
Jansenn Ray David,
Mona Lisa B. Lacson,
Nicole Tracy Manansala,
Raphael Enrique Tiongco
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-020-01043-7
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , psychology , mathematics education , generation x , generation y , pedagogy , medical education , medicine , social psychology , business , marketing , demographic economics , baby boomers , economics
The present study identified the characteristics of allied health teachers across three generations. Using Q-methodology, a tripartite of characteristics as reflected by the three domains of learning emerged, namely, "the competence-centered teacher," "the empathetic teacher," and "the innovative teacher." Teachers across the three generations were described to be "competence-centered" since all believe to be well-qualified at their jobs. On the other hand, Generation Y teachers were described to be "empathetic" that show tough love to their students, whereas Generation Z teachers were branded as "innovative" due to their efficiency in using technology and their effective teaching strategies. Lastly, Generation X teachers were described to be the flexible generation being able to manifest all three characteristics of allied health teachers.