Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Hi Anthony, You have that right. I am always amazed as I start a new class how this occurs. Once they get settled into the course and get to know a bit about each other they start to focus on the course more than their position in the "pecking" order of the class. The first night of class I have the students do some activities both as ice breakers as well as examples of what is to come in the course. These activities are designed so both the younger and older students don't know how to do them unless they… >>>

Hi Christopher, Thank you for the excellent comments about learning theory and how we need to apply such theory to adult learners. You ask a very important question about how to teach problem solving skills when our students come from a more rote or memorization background. Doing what you are doing is one part of the answer. The more hands on the more application occurs. I use a lot of case studies, role playing and learning group methods to get the students to think, propose and resolve problems. This is where their success will occur if they can problem solve.… >>>