Identifying the Learning Preferences of Generation Alpha Students: A Meta-Synthesis

Document Type : Original Article

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1 B.A. student, Department of Social Sciences, Farhangian University, Zanjan, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Educational Management, Department of Educational Administration, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the learning preferences of Alpha Generation students. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and the meta-synthesis method. To carry out the meta-synthesis, the seven-step procedure proposed by Sandelowski and Barroso was followed. The research population comprised all scientific documents published in national and international databases between 2020 and 2025. Relevant studies were screened based on their titles, abstracts, and full texts, and ultimately, 21 scientific documents were selected for analysis and synthesis. The findings revealed that the learning preferences of Alpha Generation students could be categorized into five main categories and 18 subcategories. The five main categories included interactive and active learning, digital technology-based learning, personalized and self-directed learning, creativity- and problem-solving-based learning, and the learning environment and content. The findings of this study can provide valuable insights for educational policymakers and decision-makers to gain a deeper understanding of the learning preferences of Alpha Generation students and to make informed and effective decisions for leveraging the potential of this generation in shaping a better future for education.

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Creative and Effective Education
Volume 1, Issue 1
May 2025
Pages 49-66

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History

  • Receive Date: 10 April 2025
  • Revise Date: 11 May 2025
  • Accept Date: 02 June 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 June 2025

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