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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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Mark, Well said and thanks for giving some very clear examples of what your expectations are and how they fit into the preparation of your students. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Thomas, By developing your observational skills and using some basic assessments you can develop your ability to meet the learning needs of your students. You state is well in terms of developing toward the classification of being a true instructor. Good luck with your teaching and professional development. You students are going to benefit from your efforts. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Robert, I'm not exactly sure of what you are asking. If you can give me some additional information about your students and classes I will be glad to supply you with some strategies that will assist you in your teaching. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Joseph, You make a key point about establishing a connection with each student. When this rapport has be been created you have an opportunity to inspire and develop that student into a confident and competent professional. Gary

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Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Hi Arthur, The personal touch is important to students. By talking with each student your are sending a very clear message that you care about their success. Plus, getting to know your students is a plus because it will help establish rapport with them throughout the coming course days. Keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Barbra, You are doing an excellent job of demonstrating to your students the relevancy of what you are teaching them through both examples and application. Well done! Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Charles, Good example of taking a positive approach to each new class session even though it is every three weeks. It sounds like you are ready to go each time a new class of students walks in. Keep up the good work. I know your students will benefit from your professional attitude. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Hank, Good example of bringing the world into the classroom and lab. These real world examples will help the students to see the relevancy of what they are being asked to learn, plus understand the reason why. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Richard, Having spent almost 25 years researching and developing an assessment of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences I am a big fan of understanding how people process information. You have done a good job of putting your classroom approach together to meet the needs of your students in this context. Keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Julie, Great plan you have set for yourself in terms of growing as a professional educator. If you can accomplish all the things you have mentioned you are going to reach your students and leave a legacy for years to come. Keep up the good work! Gary

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