The Intern(Z) Are Coming! Effective Precepting in the Age of Generation Z - (2024)

As Generation Z becomes the predominant demographic for child life learners, preceptors will benefit from examining their teaching methodologies to help ensure this newest generation of professionals can forge sustainable careers that reflect the values of the profession. In this presentation, participants will examine the impacts of cultural trends and the possibility of creating mutually beneficial, cross-generational learning relationships. Dynamic and interactive technology-based education will be used to engage participants throughout this presentation.

Suggested Domain: Professional Responsibility
1.5 PDU

Learning Objective(s): 

- Participants will be able to identify the unique educational needs and values of Generation Z interns.

- Participants will be able to reflect on current precepting practices and consider changes to educational pedagogy.

- Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of intergenerational educational relationships.

Please note: All webinar contents and its certificate will expire on 3/4/2027 regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificate for their records prior to 3/4/2027.