Gary Meers, Ed.D.

About me

I am an Education Advisor/Consultant for MaxKnowledge. I write courses that assist in the professional development of career college instructors. These courses range in content from the introductory level to advanced instructional development. I started my teaching career as an instructional technology teacher on the high school level, completed graduate school and then moved into higher education. I spent many years in the area of teacher training at the University of Nebraska. While at the University of Nebraska I stared working with career college instructors to improve their instructional delivery skills. As a result of these experiences I have been a consultant to career colleges throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Erin, Right you are about how the classroom is set up and what the students expect is going to happen in the class. When I set the chairs up in a certain way the students know that it is going to be lecture or they are going to work in groups, etc. They set their minds to how the room is organized on how they are going to contribute to the class that day. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi David, Well said and clear. You the instructor set the ground rules and expectations for the course. This way there are no surprises for the students they know what is going to happen in the course and what they are going to be held accountable for. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Melissa, Good points about clear expectations. By making them clear and sharing them with the students through the syllabus it reduces frustrations and confusion on the part of students. Gary

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Hi David, This is such a simple concept but is often overlooked by instructors. Clear goals and objectives guide both instructors and students to the successful completion of the course's activities. They are foundational to everything that goes on in the class. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Martha, This is so important. By extending to your students your support and desire for them to do well they know they can depend upon you to help them achieve success if they will put forth the effort. Gary

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Hi Brenda, You are right on both accounts. By introducing yourself in this way and learning more about your students you are laying the foundation for developing respect and rapport with your students. Gary

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Hi Seyed, What are some ways that you encourage students to do their assignments and give them support when they need it? Gary

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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Hi Martha, Good strategies for professional development. It has be constant because one thing about teaching it does not remain static so comprehensive planning is a must. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Chad, This is essential for professional development to continue. By using all the feedback that you receive you will continue to expand your abilities and expertise. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Albert, Right you are. Your points are good ones for getting students settled into the course. Gary

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