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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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REFOCUS...

Hi Joslynn, You make a great point about the need to refocus at times. It seems we instructors are doing more and more non-direct instruction work to the point where we forget why we are in the classroom in the first place. What are some things you do to help you refocus. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi John, I applaud your efforts in this area. You are preparing them to work in the industry and anything you can do to help bridge the gap between school and the real world should be done. This should make the transition for them to that real world setting much easier. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Hi John, Well put. The key is the human factor and you have given a number of suggestions on what instructors need to focus to keep the students in school and engaged in learning. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Hi William, Excellent snapshot of how an instructor needs to look at a class of new students. The understanding of human behavior is critical just as you mentioned. By having that understanding you can determine the best way to show all students they are a part of the learning process and that you are there to support them. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Glynis, Just keep up your efforts to show yourself friendly and supportive. Chat a bit with each student each day and before long rapport will be there as well as respect for what you are doing. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Faith, Well said. Plus it lets you be creative in your instructional planning because you are will be offering customized instruction for your students as a result of your efforts. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Kevin, Student comfort is critical as you get a course started. Your approach shows the students what you expect and how they can prepare for the course. This sends a very clear message about how you are going to conduct the course in the coming weeks. Gary

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Hi Thomas, I really like your approach to starting a new group of students. You have a soft comfortable way of helping them feel welcomed while showing them you care about them and their success in the course. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Kimberly, Good definition. It reflects your philosophy of education and student development in a way that provides support and respect for students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Tom, Great way to continue your own professional development by using your connections and resources. As a result you are going to continue to expand your abilities to be a dedicated instructor. Gary

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