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Publication Date: 2021
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Gen Zers in Higher Education: A Generational Study on Generation Z English Language Learners
Yastibas, Ahmet Erdost; Baturay, Meltem Huri; Ertas, Abdullah
Journal on School Educational Technology, v17 n2 p7-15 Sep-Nov 2021
The number of Generation Z English Language (EL) learners in institutions of higher education has been increasing, so it has become significant for EL teachers to understand the features and learning preferences of Generation Z EL learners to meet their needs and teach English to them effectively. This descriptive study which was conducted with 888 Generation Z EL learners and whose data were collected through a questionnaire aims to contribute to this understanding of EL teachers by finding out the features and EL learning preferences of Generation Z EL learners. The findings indicated that Generation ZEL learners commonly use technological devices such as smartphones, which generally have an internet connection, are generally online, generally prefer to study English alone, and prefer videos that are used more for learning English.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Age Groups, College Students, Generational Differences, Student Characteristics, Student Attitudes, Preferences, Technology Uses in Education, Internet, Computer Use
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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