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Title

Generational perceptions of teaching and learning in Thai universities

Author(s)

Thasnapark, Uachit;  Sharma, Raj;  Launglaor, Wisanu

Abstract

The literature suggests that generations can be subdivided into Seniors (born prior to World War two), Baby Boomers (born 1940-1959), Generation X (1960-1979) and Generation Y (post 1979). Past studies indicate that these generations vary in terms of their defining events from a historical perspective (for instance the seniors landmark event is World War Two whilst Generation X are marked by the Vietnam War), music (Generation X prefer Punk disco and Generation Y Grunge Boy bands), their heroes and so on. But does this variability in characteristics, values and the like impact on tertiary education? The literature search does not indicate much in the way of institutional research within the South East Asian region in this area. This study attempts to bridge this gap or at least contribute to a better understanding of the potential differences, particularly between Generation X and Y in terms of their University experiences regarding learning and teaching and their point of views on working. It is based on a survey of students within the Thai Universities comparing and contrasting student characteristic on the one hand and perceptions of the learning and teaching environment and outcomes on the other. The paper considers some implications of its findings.

Publication type

Journal article

Research centre

Swinburne University of Technology. Chancellery

Source

Journal of Institutional Research South East Asia, Vol. 5, no. 1 (2007), p. 58-83

Publication year

2007

Keyword(s)

Baby boomers;  Generation X;  Generation Y;  Generational characteristics;  Higher education;  Southeast Asia;  Thailand;  Universities

Publisher

South East Asian Association for Institutional Research

ISSN

1675-6061

Publisher URL

http://www.seaair.info/page.asp?page=405

Peer reviewed