Generational Cohorts and Educational Trends: A Century of Change from the Lost Generation to Gen Beta

Algirdas Makarevicius, Philip Harttrup and Panthayil Babu Rajan

Academicus International Scientific Journal, 2025, issue 32, 102-119

Abstract: This paper examines the basic characteristics and educational trends of generational cohorts from the Lost Generation to today’s Alpha Generation. After providing a review of the literature on previous social generations, we examine what motivates Alpha students in and out of the classroom and suggest pedagogical approaches and recommendations on how to keep this generation motivated to learn. Finally, we conclude by looking at the upcoming so-called Beta generation and what we can expect next.

Keywords: Generational cohorts; Critical thinking; Digital natives; Technology integration; AI-powered learning; Lost Generation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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