Generation Z: Learners’ Profiles and Teaching Challenges

Given the significant differences among different generations, acceleration of changes due to technological developments, and characteristics of recent generations, it is necessary to recognize the characteristics of Generation Z, in order to be able to create an effective teaching-learning process. Under the influence of digital technology, Generation Z has undergone tremendous changes in several learning parameters, such as time and manner of focus, tendencies, and specific strategies. In this article, by reviewing the characteristics of this generation, the authors tried to provide practical points in teaching methods for this generation.

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Frontiers in Dentistry
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2025-10-18
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https://doi.org/10.18502/fid.v22i40.19906
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Generational Differences and Trends
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Generation Z: Learners’ Profiles and Teaching Challenges

Mehdi Vatanpour, Shiva Shirazian, Pargol Guity
Frontiers in Dentistry
Generational Differences and Trends
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Generation Z: Learners’ Profiles and Teaching Challenges

Mehdi Vatanpour, Shiva Shirazian, Pargol Guity
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Abstract

Given the significant differences among different generations, acceleration of changes due to technological developments, and characteristics of recent generations, it is necessary to recognize the characteristics of Generation Z, in order to be able to create an effective teaching-learning process. Under the influence of digital technology, Generation Z has undergone tremendous changes in several learning parameters, such as time and manner of focus, tendencies, and specific strategies. In this article, by reviewing the characteristics of this generation, the authors tried to provide practical points in teaching methods for this generation.

Frontiers in DentistryVol. 22
Islamic Azad University, Tehran (IR), Shahed University (IR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 59%
Generational Differences and Trends
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