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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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Frank, You have a very global grasp of what it means to have a professional attitude and focus on educating students. With your comprehensive plan I know your students are benefiting from your dedication. Gary

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Wendy, Great definition. I am sure your students are inspired by your dedication and leadership. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Jan, Good plan for customizing instruction for individual students in a general class setting. Your school has some very good ideas for how this can be done. Keep up the good work. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Heather, Good ideas about the advantages of knowing the characteristics of each individual class and how to plan for their unique needs. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Karen, Thank you for this good discussion of how to use the different dynamics of groups for the benefit of everyone that is in the group. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Susan, Way to go in laying a solid and clear foundation for your students. This should reduce any confusion on the part of students. Plus, they know they can ask questions and will feel comfortable in doing so. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Michelle, Good way to lay everything out for the students. I like to use the separate grade sheet with my students as well. This helps to reinforce the course requirements. The follow up really lets your students know that you are serious that them completing their assignments in a timely manner. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Shaun, The only way I can think of is to bring small examples of the exact situations they will be working in to the classroom/lab. Also, I would bring someone from the field into the class and let that person share what it is really like "out there". Gary

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Carroll, This is why a well developed syllabus is so important. Expectations have to be clear and time lines for those expectations shared so both instructor and students are clear on what is going to happen over the course phase. Gary

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Connal, This is a good way to introduce the students to their new career development part since they will be learning and using a new language based upon the career content. Gary

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