Maurilio Suárez states: "Outdated educational models persist, it's high time to put them to rest"
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Step into the vibrant world of education with Ticmas' latest installment of the Educational Innovation Seminar! This year, reps from Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico joined forces to discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise when technology meets the classroom.
One of the highlight speakers was Mauricio Suárez, a Mexican professor and cybernetics whiz, who delivered a thought-provoking presentation drenching traditional education norms with humor and intellect. Suárez boldly stated, "Teaching in Latin America – it's for the insane!"
The main thrusts of his talk centered around the impact of generational differences in today's classrooms and the importance of adapting teaching methods for digital natives.
Bridging the Intergenerational Chasm
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Debunking the notion that computers are the sole domain of the young, Suárez explained six distinct generations that coexist in today's classrooms: Baby Boomers, echoing with structure and hard work but fearing change; Generation X, adapting to a world of constant change; Generation Y, the first digital natives; Generation Z, digital savvy and conversant; Generation Alpha, boundlessly creative; and Generation Beta, Artificial Intelligence-ready right out of the gates.
With such a mixed bag, finding common ground and fostering real interest in learning is crucial.
Embracing the New: Pedagogical Reinvention
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Suárez also focused on the pragmatic dimension of education, lambasting outdated teaching models and proposing newer, more accessible methods suited for the digital age.
Drawing on characteristics of today's students – hypertextual, hyperactive, prolific multitaskers with a speedy learning style – he urged educators to promote mindfulness, foster group collaboration, and entertain multiple learning perspectives.
To round off his talk, Suárez challenged educators to retire antiquated ideas and step into the modern era. He introduced a solution he called "CAR methodologies": cooperative, active, and reflective teaching styles.
By focusing on hands-on learning experiences and STEM education, Suárez hopes to foster critical thinking and adaptability in future generations as technological advancements continue to shape our world.
"It's time to shake things up," Suárez concluded. "Educators, it's your move!"
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Mauricio Suárez, Digital Natives, Ticmas, FIL 2025
- Mauricio Suárez, in his thought-provoking presentation at the Ticmas Educational Innovation Seminar, emphasized the importance of adapting education to cater to the diverse lifestyles and cultural backgrounds of students, particularly digital natives, as technology becomes an integral part of education.
- To prepare students for a technology-driven future, Mauricio Suárez advocates for the implementation of CAR methodologies, a cooperative, active, and reflective approach to teaching, that will foster skills like critical thinking, adaptability, and self-development, essential in our evolving, interconnected world.
