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Educational Preferences of Generation Z University Students: A Case Study from Central Europe

PAVLAČKOVÁ, Martina; Dagmar HALOVÁ and Adéla JANDLOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Educational Preferences of Generation Z University Students: A Case Study from Central Europe

Authors

PAVLAČKOVÁ, Martina; Dagmar HALOVÁ and Adéla JANDLOVÁ

Edition

Abstract Book of the 7th Global Conference on Education and Teaching, 2025

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Conference abstract

Country of publisher

Hungary

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

Organization unit

Moravian Business College Olomouc

ISBN

978-609-485-649-5

Keywords in English

concentration; higher education; innovative techniques; questionnaire survey; teaching methods
Changed: 22/7/2025 12:49, Ing. Michaela Nováková

Abstract

V originále

Generation Z now constitutes the majority of university students. To ensure effective education, academic institutions should therefore adapt their approaches to meet the specific requirements of this generation of students. The importance of understanding the educational needs of Generation Z is underlined by several compelling reasons. First, for teaching to be truly effective, it must align with the preferences and learning styles of the target group. Second, higher education institutions compete to attract talented students; so, it is essential to offer innovative and engaging curricula based on modern teaching methods. Finally, one of the goals of higher education is to prepare students for the labor market; therefore, university lecturers should be equipped to impart knowledge in a way that is both effective and relevant to current professional requirements. The research aims to analyze the teaching methods that best suit Generation Z university students based on a questionnaire survey of 800 Central European university students. The research focuses both on whether the preferred teaching methods are dependent on the study program and whether they change during the duration of the study. The research also examines what factors increase the concentration of Generation Z students at most and whether the teaching methods used are in line with those preferred by Generation Z.