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Supervising Three Generations of Teachers - Meeting Challenges

Learn about the dynamics, values, attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyle decisions of each generational cohort of teachers. Discover ways to bridge generational differences and create a harmonious work environment.

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Supervising Three Generations of Teachers - Meeting Challenges

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  1. Meeting the Challenges of Supervising Three Generations of Teachers in The Same School Jim Grant Georgia Compensatory Education Leadership Conference Session #3 February 24, 2014 Savannah, GA jgrant@sde.com 1-800-924-9621 Ext. 1140

  2. Four Point Agenda You will learn: 1. the dynamics of each of the three generational cohorts. 2. the national and world events, societal norms, and family circumstances that help shape the values, attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyle decisions of each generational cohort. 3. the character traits and markers attributed to each generational cohort. 4. ways to bridge generational differences. 1.

  3. Points to Keep in Mind 1. Each cohort overlaps by 3-5 years. 2. Many people have cross-generational character traits and markers. 3. Cohorts are defined by common experiences. 4. Some persons born between 1942-45 tend to identify with baby boomers. 5. Each cohort has subgroups, i.e., first-halfers second-halfers, etc. 6. Seminal events such as Columbine High School massacre can dramatically reset societal norms. 7. Some world events such as the Vietnam War (1965-75) and 9/11 span decades. 8. The character traits and markers attributed to each generation are generalities. 2.

  4. Generational cohorts are influenced, shaped, and defined by: __ major national and world events. __ family/cultural norms. __ societal norms. __ national trends and fads. NOT Single Minded About Trends The dynamics of each cohort will vary depending on the region of the country, socioeconomic conditions, race, religion, gender, partisanship, age, ideology, sub-cohort, etc. 3.

  5. ~Generational Markers~ Each generational cohort has markers or traits that set them apart from previous and future generations. The span of years and markers or traits of each generational cohort should be considered as estimates and generalities NOTabsolutes. Remember, most people will exhibit some markers or traits from other generational sub-cohorts. NOTE: Some markers or traits are listed multiple times due to spanning more than one generational cohort. Pra 4.

  6. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the Great Depression (1930s) and the aftermath. __ the election of FDR (1932). __ The New Deal (1933). __ the WPA, PWA, and CCC. __ the Dust Bowl (1933 Midwest). __ World War II…Pearl Harbor, D-Day, VE Day, dropping two atom bombs, VJ Day, etc. 5.

  7. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the unifying effect of World War II. __ VA home loans. __ the Truman presidency (1945-1952). __ Korean Conflict (1950-1953). __ the Cold War. __ the Eisenhower presidency (1952-1960). 6.

  8. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and helped to define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more likely to be raised in a nuclear family. __ not divorcing. __ being a conformist. __ worrying about what the neighbors say. __ being careless with the environment. __ respect for authority. __ being very patriotic. 7.

  9. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) Family and cultural norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more conservative. __ having family meals together. __ being less transient. __ having more stay-at-home mothers. __ being a member of a scout troop. __ being expected to go to church. __ being raised by parents who strongly disciplined their children. 8.

  10. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) Family and cultural norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ sharing family chores. __ having to work for what they got. __ understanding the differences between wants and needs. __ going without and being thankful for what they have. __ being a saver/frugal. __ knowing their neighbors. 9.

  11. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ having grit, i.e., perseverance, tenacity, determination, courage, etc. (see slide 10A). __ being willing to sacrifice for the greater good. __ being loyal, i.e., spouse, friends, job, etc.. __ being self-reliant. __ being compliant/silent. __ having strong moral values. __ valuing modesty. __ having and maintaining personal boundaries. 10.

  12. Grit Traits Grit qualities may include, but are not limited to: ___ self-control (willpower). ___ persistence. ___ tenacity. ___ resilience. ___ hard work. ___ delayed gratification.___ perseverance.___ open-mindedness. ___ optimism. ___ conscientiousness. ___ social intelligence. ___ courage. Based on the work of: Angela Lee Duckworth, Laura Pappano, and Paul Tough, et al. 10A.

  13. The Greatest Generation Veterans/Builders (ages 87 and older) Work traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being a good provider. __ having a strong work ethic. __ doing hard physical work. __ seldom missing work. __ working during vacation time. __ being known to work two jobs or more jobs. __ making eye contact. __ offering a firm handshake. 11.

  14. Life Changing Events and Traits What world/national events and traits and markers from the Greatest Generation have influenced your life and helped shape who you are today? 1. ___________________ ___________________ 2. ___________________ ___________________ 3. ___________________ ___________________ 4. ___________________ ___________________ 12.

  15. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the Korean Conflict (1950-53). __ the Cold War (1947-1991). __ Sputnik 1 (October 4, 1957). __ the Cuban Missile Crisis (October, 1962). __ the erection of the Berlin Wall (1961-1989). __ the Vietnam War (1965-75). 13.

  16. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the Brown v. Board of Education Topeka decision (1954). __ the arrest of Rosa Parks (December 1, 1955). __ the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church (September 15, 1963). __ the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. __ the election of the first Catholic president (1960). __ President Kennedy founding the Peace Corps (1961). 14.

  17. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the assassination of Gandhi (Jan. 30, 1948). __ the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (November 22, 1963). __ the assassination of Malcolm X (February 21, 1965). __ the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 4, 1968). __ the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (June 5, 1968). __ the attempted assassination and wounding of Gov. George Wallace (1972). 15.

  18. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more accepting of divorce. __ the introduction of birth control pills (1960). __ the advent of women’s liberation. __ being careless with the environment. __ pressure to conform. __ the British Invasion (music). __ a period of overall robust economic growth. 16.

  19. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the coming of age of “rock and roll.” __ watching family friendly television programs. __ being targeted by television advertisers. __ pay as you go as few people owned a credit card. __ being a member of a scout troop, 4-H Club, etc. __ having shared values between/among the church, school, home, and community. __ living in a more materialistic society. 17.

  20. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) Family cultural norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being raised by depression era parents. __ being more likely to be raised in a two-parent household. __ being raised by parents who wanted them to have it better and easier then they did. __ bread winners changing jobs less frequently. __ having responsibilities (chores). __ being strongly disciplined when growing up. 18.

  21. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being modest (first-halfers). __ understanding and respecting boundaries. __ being patriotic. __ being politically active. __ being mentored by The Greatest Generation. __ being able to entertain themselves. __ making eye contact. __ offering a firm handshake. 19.

  22. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being guarded about government. __ being passionate about their activities. __ having a strong sense of personal responsibility. __ a willingness to teach the next generation. __ not giving in to the aging process. __ believing in a sense of duty. __ not being in a hurry to leave the workforce and retire. 20.

  23. Baby Boomers 1946-64 (ages 50 to 68) Work traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ not using available sick days. __ not using earned vacation days. __ seldom missing work. __ being known to work two jobs. __ working too many hours at the expense of family time. __ having a strong work ethic. 21.

  24. Life Changing Events and Traits What world/national events and traits and markers from the Baby Boomer Generation have influenced your life and helped shape who you are today? 1. ___________________ ___________________ 2. ___________________ ___________________ 3. ___________________ ___________________ 4. ___________________ ___________________ 22.

  25. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. __ the Democratic National Convention (August, 1968). __ the Vietnam draft lottery (Dec. 1, 1969). __ the Watergate Scandal (June 17, 1972). __ the decline of manufacturing jobs. __ the Arab terrorists at Munich Olympics (1972). __ the Jimmy Carter presidency. 23.

  26. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ Kent State Shooting (May 4, 1970). __ the beginning of the energy crisis (1973). __ passage of Medicare (1965). __ the passage of 94-142 (1975). __ the Nuclear Arms Race. __ Apollo 11 Moon landing (July 16, 1969). __ the mass suicide at Jonestown (1978). __ John Lennon being shot and killed (1980). 24.

  27. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ peace movement/marches. __ “anythinggoes” sexual revolution. __ protesting against racial inequality (race riots). __ birth of the Hippie/Yippie movement. __ birth of the “me generation.” __ first generation to be robbed of their innocence. 25.

  28. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the passage of Title IV (1972). __ the advent of women’s liberation. __ the widespread use of the pill. __ the Festival at Woodstock (August 15-18, 1969). __ the use of recreational drugs. __ the invasion of San Francisco by the flower children. 26.

  29. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the most commercially marketed to in history to date. __ the first generation that may not do as well as their parents. __ extending adolescence into adulthood. __ taking longer to get through college. __ living longer with their parents. __ waiting until they are older to marry. 27.

  30. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Family cultural norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being raised by Baby Boomer parents. __ some being raised by more permissive, over-indulgent parents. __ the push to accumulate material things. __ more accepting of divorce. __ being more accepting of cohabitation. __ being the most educated (35% college graduation rate). 28.

  31. Gen X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Family cultural norms that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more likely to be a latch key kid. __ spending more time watching TV than being with their parents. __ wanting to spend quality time with their families. __ having watched 33,000 murders on TV and in the movies by age sixteen. __ growing up taking affluence for granted. 29.

  32. Generation X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being self-oriented. __ being slow to commit. __ being good at networking. __ being more likely to question authority. __ being more energy conscious. __ being better stewards of the environment. __ being able to ask for what they need. 30.

  33. Generation X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Work traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ work is viewed as a means to an end. __ wanting to be recognized and valued immediately. __ knowing they can experience a wide range of jobs. __ knowing they have choices. __ many valuing their lifestyle over work. __ many being less likely to be locked into a career. __ some not wanting to “pay their dues.” __ questioning authority/hierarchy. 31.

  34. Generation X 1965-80 (ages 34-49) Work traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ wanting to have fun at work. __ having difficulty filtering what they say. __ being a motivated worker when things are of interest. __ needing clear expectation. __ requiring constant feedback. __ bosses often being placed in a parenting role. __ viewing themselves as a marketable commodity. 32.

  35. Life Changing Events and Traits What world/national events and traits and markers from Generation X have influenced your life and helped shape who you are today? 1. ___________________ ___________________ 2. ___________________ ___________________ 3. ___________________ ___________________ 4. ___________________ ___________________ 33.

  36. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the election of the first black president. __ 9/11 and the fallout effect. __ the Challenger disaster (1986). __ the untimely death of Princess Diana. __ the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). __ having a well-founded fear of terrorism. __ the Ronald Reagan presidency. __ the break up of the Soviet Union. 34.

  37. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) National and world events that influenced, shaped, and help define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ the Oklahoma City bombing. __ the George H.W. Bush presidency. __ the Persian Gulf War (1990-91). __ the Bill Clinton presidency. __ the Columbine High School massacre (4/20/99). __ the second Iraq War (March 20, 2003). __ the war in Afghanistan. __ the Great Recession (2008-present). 35.

  38. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and helped define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more health conscious. __ being more likely to be green. __ playing online games. __ being exposed to “news” mixed with celebrity gossip. __ having access to news from an expansive internet. __ having a well-founded fear of terrorism. 36.

  39. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Societal norms that influenced, shaped, and helped define this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being less devoted to faith. (USA Today 4/27/10) __ growing up in a more “toxic society.” __ being targeted by marketers. __ having credit card debt. __ the birth of the Yuppie movement. __ more accepting of cohabitation. __ being politically active. __ being less skeptical of government. __ the AIDS epidemic. 37.

  40. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Family cultural norms that influenced, shaped, and helped define this generation may include, but not limited to being: __ more likely to have been raised in a single parent/blended family household. __ some being raised by over-protective parents. __ over-programmed with activities as a child. __ more likely to entertain themselves with video games. __ less likely to belong a scout troop/4-H Club. __ less likely to have family meals together. __ more likely to have college/credit card debt. __ more likely to need family support (see slide 38A). 38.

  41. Help Needed More than a third of all Millennials (36%) say they depend on financial support from their families. Only 6% of Gen Xers say they rely on financial help from loved ones. PewResearch pewresearch.org/millennials 38A.

  42. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Work traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ experiencing a wide range of jobs. __ the tendency to be a job-hopper. __ not being skilled in the use of common hand tools. __ being more likely to have had internships. __ the need to know why they have to do something. __ being comfortable questioning authority. __ being better at balancing work and family. __ the tendency to work fewer hours. 39.

  43. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Work traits attributed to this generation include: __ wanting more responsibility. __ wanting ongoing feedback and praise. __ wanting involvement in decision making. __ wanting to collaborate with coworkers. __ wanting to make the job fit their needs. __ sometimes wanting to advance without first “paying his/her dues.” __ sometimes expecting too much from the workplace. 40.

  44. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being less likely to serve in the military. __ being very idealistic/optimistic. __ the tendency to feel entitled. __ thinking more globally (the world is flat). __ being more open to change. __ a better sense of social justice. __ being unshockable. __ some being a little “old”before their time. 41. character

  45. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more tolerant of diversity. __ being more open and accepting of different lifestyles. __ being more open and accepting of interracial marriage. __ being more accepting of different kinds of family arrangements. __ many not having a good grasp of geography and historical events. 42.

  46. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Character traits attributed to this generation may include, but are not limited to: __ being more energy conscious. __ having a strong sense of social justice. __ being involved in a varieties of charities. __ being more ethnically and racially diverse. __ their need for a great deal of entertainment. __ the need for instant gratification. __ having fewer personal boundaries (see slides 43A-C). 43.

  47. Understanding Traditional Boundaries Crossing the boundary lines of acceptable decorum might include, but are not limited to (see slides 43B-C): __ inappropriate dress for the situation. __ the inappropriate display of body piercings. __ the inappropriate display of tattoos. __ showing too much skin for the situation! __ the inappropriate sharing of personal information on social networking sites. __ “multitasking” with digital devices and NOT fully paying attention to the tasks at hand. __ difficulty “gate-keeping” thoughts. 43A.

  48. Professional Schoolhouse Dress (Dress policy Manchester, NH School District) Apparel considered unprofessional might include, but is not limited to: T-shirts Tank tops T-shirts considered to be underwear Spandex T-shirts with inappropriate wording or illustrations Sheer tops or dresses Mini-skirts Flip-flops and other beach clothes Skirts with front slits Short skirts Shorts Clothes with holes /jeans Athletic performance shoes (sneakers, etc.) Sweats/wind suit/gym clothes Sandals Pajamas Spaghetti-strapped, cropped or tube tops, low-cut tops or dresses, and other clothing that result in midriff showing 43B.

  49. Gen Y Multiple Modes of Self-Expression __ Nearly one-in-four have a tattoo; about half of those with a tattoo have two to five and 18% have six or more. __ Nearly one-in-four have a piercing in some place other than an earlobe. PewResearch Center 43C.

  50. Gen Y 1981-1995 (ages 19-33) Technology traits that help define the “wired” generation may include, but are not limited to their: __ having a “digital brain.” __ being proficient with a wide range of handheld devices. __ using technology across the curriculum. __ being willing to share their technology expertise with others. __ being frustrated when their school lags behind in technology. 44.

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