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Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor REFOCUS

Why do instructors need to occasionally take time and "REFOCUS" themselves in order to be more effective with their students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Application of New Knowledge

How can you help students to retain and apply new information?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Student Feedback

How can student feedback help you to keep your focus on your students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Student Feedback

How can student feedback help you to keep your focus on your students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Developing Student Rapport

Why is the development of rapport with students so important in teaching?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Developing Student Rapport

Why is the development of rapport with students so important in teaching?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Valuing Student Opinions

What are some ways to make students feel their opinions are valued?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Valuing Student Opinions

What are some ways to make students feel their opinions are valued?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

REFOCUS...

So as not to fall into a rut. Sometimes the daily grind of having to produce and earn a paycheck can cause us to loose focus that our students are people that are making life changing carreer choices and need our help.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Effective Retention Strategies

How can instructors become aware of effective retention strategies for use in their classes?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

The Human Factor in Retention

How important is the human factor in student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

The Human Factor in Retention

How important is the human factor in student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

The Human Factor in Retention

How important is the human factor in student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Students as Class Members

What are some strategies for making students feel a part of the class?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Increasing Student Retention

How can an instructor increase student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor Enthusiasm

How does instructor enthusiasm influence student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor Enthusiasm

How does instructor enthusiasm influence student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor Enthusiasm

How does instructor enthusiasm influence student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Talking with students during and at the end of programs to find out there concerns and come up with good remmidies if possible.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Understanding Learner Characteristics

How does an understanding of learner characteristics help in the instructional planning process?