Understanding and Teaching Generation Y

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1

This article responds to the challenges of teaching Generation Y students, who are tech-savvy and feedback-dependent visual learners. Because "Gen Y" students are less likely to engage with traditional classroom teaching methods, this article is helpful in identifying specific activities teachers can employ to utilize students' attraction to digital media, multi-tasking, and a sense of global purpose.

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Peter Reilly

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Teachers Integrated Skills Teacher Training Technology in Teaching Critical Thinking
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1

English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1

First of the 50th anniversary series, this issue leads off with new articles on teaching. A commemorative section called Reflections highlights popular articles from past volumes.