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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Student Feedback

Hi Jennifer, What I do to get feedback from my students before the class is over is to give each one of them a 3X5 card. I ask them a series of questions about the course and how they are functioning in it. They don't sign their names so they are candid in their comments. I have found they give me good feedback and I have never had a comment that was nasty or non-professional. They have been fair but accurate in their assessment of how the course is going. I then can adjust the course as needed based upon… >>>

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Candace, You have listed a number of very good ways to expand your instructional expertise. Each one of these strategies will help you to become even more effective and efficient in your teaching. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Andrew, I like to observe other instructors as well. It gives me another perspective on how I can deliver my instructional content. Keeps me growing as a professional. Gary

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Mark, Teach backs are a good way to reinforce what has been taught as well as develop confidence with students as they get to share their newly acquired knowledge. This helps them to realize that they really do know this material and can share it with others. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Mark, Well said about the need for being a life long learner. If we can instill that into our students while they are with us we will have done them a great service. Keep up your efforts. Gary

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Instructors as Motivators

Hi Chris, Good outline of what it takes to conduct an effective and efficient class. Each item you mention contributes to the progress of each student throughout the duration of the course. Gary

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Effective Retention Strategies

Hi Chris, Good point about how to internalize student feedback so instructional improvement can be made. This is how instructors can expand their expertise as effective communicators and educators. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Mark, Good point about how preparation contributes to the first impression. Good preparation gives the instructor confidence in his/her ability to set the stage for a successful course. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Jan, Good point and one all instructors need to remember. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Andrew, You make a very good point so we need to be very aware of the class composition as we approach it for the first time. This way we can focus on getting the students settled into the course and making them feel welcome. Gary

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