Peculiarities of teaching Generation Z students

Abstract

In this article, the theory of generations (in Generation Z context) is analysed with special attention paid to teaching on the tertiary level. Various teaching technologies and tools are used in academic education are described. To increase the students’ interest in the subject being studied different assignments are proposed. The article analyses the educational challenges faced by a teacher working with Generation Z students. Various approaches to the organisation of the training itself are presented. Particular attention is paid to the combination of traditional and modern teaching techniques and the development of Generation Z abilities to teamwork, active participation iduring discussions, making decisions, and also public speaking. Prospects for further detailed development of each education technology for Generation Z students are indicated.