Narrowing the Gap: Motivating Gen Z Learners

Hosted by the Pharmacy Practice Section

Generation Z (Gen Z) is typically defined as those born between 1997 and 2011, representing many college-aged students. Generational characterization and modern approaches to learning therefore affects those of us in positions to teach and precept these students. Through active learning strategies, we will discuss biases and perspectives of Gen Z students and introduce methods to best engage these students.

Objectives:

• Describe population characteristics of Generation Z (Gen Z) students
• Discuss how Gen Z perceives pharmacy education using select social constructs
•  Identify methods to motivate Gen Z learning in pharmacy education
• Apply case scenarios to practice navigating generational differences

Moderator:

Kelly Sklanka, PharmD, CDCES
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Wilkes University

Speakers:

Kimberly A. Pesaturo, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation
Western New England University

Stephen H. Lee, PharmD
Instructional Professor and Associate Department Head of Pharmacy Practice
Texas A&M University, Irma Lerme Rangel College of Pharmacy