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A Comparison of Millennial and Non-Millennial Dental Hygiene Student and Faculty Classroom Expectations

Henry, Rachel K.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1419262693

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2007, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Allied Medical Professions.
Millennial students entered into higher education in the year 2000. Research has shown that Millennial students are different than students in previous generations. Millennials are tech-savvy, confident, sheltered, team players, and community oriented. The expectations that Millennial students have of the classroom is different than those of faculty or Non-Millennial peers. This study compares the expectations of the educational process of faculty and students in a baccalaureate dental hygiene program. Expectations of faculty and students are examined and comparisons between Millennial and Non- Millennial students and faculty are made. Students and faculty completed a survey adapted from McCargar’s role expectations survey. Items were added to cover such areas as technology, group work, and authority. The survey consisted of a Likert-type scale including strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, strongly disagree. Twelve faculty and ninety-four students returned surveys. Students were found to accept authority of faculty. They also felt strongly that copies of course notes should be available online and faculty should return emails within twenty-four hours. Students disagreed with calling faculty by their first names, the amount of homework required, and being evaluated with a midterm and final only. Faculty felt that students should attend all class sessions, interact in the classroom, and use the Internet and computers to complete assignments. Faculty also felt that they should provide a written list of class policies, provide periodic evaluations, and admit that they do not know an answer. Faculty disagreed with providing copies of course notes, being available at home and giving only a midterm and a final. Statistically significant differences in the expectations of Millennial and Non-Millennial students were found in regards to issues of authority, community service, attendance, and evaluation. The most differences were found between Millennial students and faculty. Significant differences were found in interaction, community service, technology, and homework. Faculty should examine the expectations of their students and should use the findings to create learning experiences that are more effective for students. Expectations change with each generation and it is important to change techniques and methodologies in order to meet the needs of students and the profession.
Sarah Varekojis (Advisor)
Jill Clutter (Committee Member)
Joan Gibson-Howell (Committee Member)
58 p.
Dental Care; Health Care

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  • Henry, R. K. (2007). A Comparison of Millennial and Non-Millennial Dental Hygiene Student and Faculty Classroom Expectations [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1419262693

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Henry, Rachel. A Comparison of Millennial and Non-Millennial Dental Hygiene Student and Faculty Classroom Expectations. 2007. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1419262693.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Henry, Rachel. "A Comparison of Millennial and Non-Millennial Dental Hygiene Student and Faculty Classroom Expectations." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1419262693

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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