Teaching students of different ages would appear to be a great challenge;

however, I do believe that we can take advantage of both groups’ weaknesses

and strengths. We are part of a globalized world which provides us with different
tools to overcome the generation gap. Learning how to get along with others
has been the eternal dilemma; nevertheless, I find the solution very practical:
adults need to remember when they were younger, and young people have to
envision their lives within a couple of years. Once they are willing to interact
with one another, it is time to apply motivational strategies to make the most of
their potential abilities. First of all, it is clear that young people tend to be
impulsive while adults are more reflective. Each group needs to be a positive
model to the other.Therefore, young students would learn to think carefully
before performing; meanwhile, adults could be able to take risks in order to
improve their passive skills. Also, since older students seem to have a lack of
contact with English, I see a great opportunity for young learners to become
leaders and support their partners by immersing them into the functional
language.

It is essential to be creative while addressing this case study. For instance,

materials presented need to be objective and appealing for both generations.
Neutral topics such as family, hobbies, and life goals would be useful to this
purpose. Moreover, to facilitate their integration; first, I would make them work
in group by ages to organize themselves accurately. Subsequently, I would
invite them to form a big team, all together, in which their points of view could
transcend ages, realities, and beliefs. Finally, I consider technology to be an
efficient tool by creating chat sessions. Not only young people would feel
indentified and motivated, but also adults would realize that they are able to set
their fears aside and become part of the modern world.