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Different Generations of Students, including Generation Z to Generation Alpha , in Education  Introduction   In this blog post, I shall deeply go through the six distinct generations of learners that have emerged throughout the past hundred years. Each one of these generations arose from different political, historical, socio-cultural, scientific, technological and educational development contexts.  Looking at these six generations, we shall then see how each of them interacted with and responded to the available learning environments and opportunities offered to them, from which there will be further understanding as regards this change in education that began with the start of the 20th century and continues through till today.  Change in society is innevitable, permanent, and growing very fast because of the rapid technological advancements, the fast-changing culture, and events within the international community. It changes the pace between generations as to teac...

Social Media Literacy & Modes of Education in 21st Century (B.Ed Honours) Course Content Introduction The term social media refers to the digital interaction among different social groups. One of the most integral aspects of human life in the 21st century is social media, and it has significantly transformed how individuals communicate, interact, and gain information. Social media has opened the door to new opportunities for learning and information sharing including diverse challenges for teachers and learners in the process of teaching and learning.  In less advanced countries like Pakistan, teachers are still reluctant to use social media platforms while teaching because they lack certain skills to use different social media platforms effectively. As a result of it, such teachers rely on outdated traditional methods of teaching. On the other hand, many students believe that the purpose of social media use is just for entertainment and informal interaction with digital friend...

Lifelifelong Learning in the Context of Education in 21st Century   Introduction   Lifelong learning  is an approach or a rigorous process as well as an act of  continuous   and   motivated   learning,  whether it is for personal or  professional purposes.  Lifelong  learning  can be formal,  informal  and even non-formal. It  occurs  throughout an  individual’s   life  starting  from  an early age to reaching an old age period. Realising the importance of lifelong learning, t he  L ast  M essenger  of Islam,   Prophet  Muhammad SAW ,  around 1400 years ago had emphasized  that,   “Seek   knowledge  from   cradle  to   grave.”  In a nother   statement  he had emphasized that,   “Seek  knowledge  even though it may be  in China (if you  have  to go far away from you...

 SWOT Analysis in Education for Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, and Planning Introduction   It was the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) which coined the term SWOT Analysis during the 1960s. Initially, the term was used for business management consultancy but later on, researchers and professionals started using it in different fields mainly for planning purposes. SWOT  analysis is a strategic planning tool or a framework which is used to identify and evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to an organization or a specific project including setting its standing operating procedures (SOPs).  It is widely used in business studies, politics, strategic military planning, think tanks, policy-making, international relations, socio-economic as well as socio-political dimensions, and education etc. Similarly, in the context of education, SWOT analysis provides a very comprehensive framework for assessing various aspects of educat...