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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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Marcelo, Excellent code of conduct to operate under as a professional educator in your field. You are modeling the behavior that is needed for your students to be successful. Gary

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Mary, Some instructors give quizzes over the syllabus with little rewards for doing well on the test. Others refer to the syllabus on a regular basis plus when a students asks about a due date or assignment information that is covered in the syllabus they refer the student to the syllabus. This shows the students the importance that instructors place on their syllabi. Others have students sign and return a document that says they have received and read the syllabus. There are a variety of ways to check and see if the students have read the syllabus. So yes… >>>

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Reasons for Enrolling

Hi Debra, Good method to use with students. Associating with students that have good attitudes is a positive way to build student rapport and respect. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Walter, Good information on how to work with such experienced students. These students should be a joy to teach because they bring so much to the classroom. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Hi Tate, Good way to sequence encouragement and support for your students. This way they will continue to strive for success as well as build their expertise base. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Students as Class Members

Hi Tate, I like the way you are integrating the students into different groups and learning opportunities. This is what the students need to experience as it helps them to be able to work with diverse co-workers later on. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Melinda, You have listed a number of ways to grow as an educator and they all are helpful in being more competent and professional. Keep growing in your knowledge and expertise and you will continue to impact the lives of your students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi David, Thank you for these comments on what instructional professionalism means. I really appreciated the quote you shared from Dr. Wilkins because it is certainly true. We need always to strive to make a difference in the learning process of our students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Stacey, Well stated. This is what it is all about in terms of being a professional educator and role model for your field. Thanks for sharing your insight on this most important component of being an educator. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Helen, Good information about how analyzing the learning preferences of your students gives insight on how to target your instruction for your students. Gary

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