College Matters from The Chronicle Is Reading Over for Gen Z Students?
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Sep 10, 2024 Beth McMurtrie is a senior writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education, known for her insights into education trends. In their discussion, they dive into why Gen Z students struggle with reading endurance and motivation, exacerbated by distractions from social media. Professors express frustration over students' waning engagement with complex texts. The conversation also touches on the pressures of modern education, exploring the need for innovative teaching methods to reconnect students with reading and critical thinking.
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Reading Preparedness Is Declining
- Professors report Gen Z students arrive less prepared to read and sustain long texts.
- This trend raises questions about college's purpose and whether traditional reading expectations still fit.
Two Core Reading Problems
- Professors describe two main problems: low reading endurance and weak critical-reading skills.
- Students often lose focus after a few pages and struggle to synthesize or compare arguments.
Social Media And Pandemic Effects
- Social media and pandemic-era schooling reshaped how students read and lowered expectations for homework.
- Reduced long-form reading and lenient grading during COVID weakened reading habits entering college.