4 Engaging Boomer, Gen X, and Gen Y Learners

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What’s Inside This Chapter

In this chapter, you’ll learn:
  • What a self-directed learner is and how it differs from a free agent learner
  • What is known, or at least speculated, about generational differences among adult learners
  • How the unique characteristics of different generations of adult learners may influence their expectations about learning.

The Generational Differences

Much has been written about generational differences among learners. These differences may be a factor in shaping ...

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