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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Setting Expectations

Hi Nominda, Great way to get the class off to a good start. This way there will be no misunderstandings. The expectations are clear. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Setting Expectations

Hi Nominda, You make a number of very good points about how instructors need to conduct themselves. To be anything less than professional is cheating the students of their education. We need to always keep this in mind. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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REFOCUS...

Hi Andy, I like the saying you shared. This should be take to heart by us instructors so we will work hard at sharing cognitive as well as tactile development with our students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Joseph, Every instructor has a method of operation and you have shared yours. I am sorry you have such a high level of worry about what might happen with shaking the hand of one of your students. One of the rewards I get in working with students is the development of a professional relationship and rapport with students. Shaking their hands in congratulations for having successfully completed my course is one way I show my approval of their efforts. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Setting Expectations

Hi Nominda, It is such a simple concept but many instructors miss it. They talk the talk but don't walk the walk themselves. We are the models that the students observe and follow, we have to be professional in all that we do. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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REFOCUS...

Hi Eric, Well said. We must bring our A game to the classroom/lab everyday. If we don't the students will start to develop the same attitude as we have and that is not professional. I wish you the best with your students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Fred, The bringing of the real world into the classroom is important. You are doing that through the sharing of your experiences along with those of your students. Good way to show relevancy and application. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Vinita, Good way to start a class. The students are greeted and made to feel welcome. This is an important way to start developing rapport with them. They know you are concerned about their success. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Arceli, Well said. You have to have standards that reflect the career area that you are training students to enter. They need to know that being absent or tardy will not be tolerated since their future employers will not tolerate it either. Good training now for the future. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Sir Roy, Your method helps to reduce any confusion about expectations. The students need to know what the expectations are and when they will be met. This way you can concentrate on teaching and helping your students meet their goals. Gary

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