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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The Human Factor in Retention

Amy, Good point about the human factor. Yes we instructors can be supportive and help students move forward in the course but as you mention that does not change the meeting of the course requirements and they have to remember that as they deal with external challenges. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Amy, I think this will be a good move on your part. By addressing this up front in the course you are letting your students know that you know what some of them are thinking and that it is not going to play in your course. This will help them get their minds adjusted to such things a studying, self discipline and other areas of self improvement needed for college success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Sarah, Yes, it is a win win and it is important to remember that as you complete your preparation. Then you can step into the class knowing your are prepared to be your students' learning leader. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Instruction Relevant

Brian, Your blend of real experiences via the videos and your own experience in your different roles as sheriff deputy and military police officer help make your content real. This increases the value of the content to your students and increases their motivation in terms of acquiring the needed knowledge and skills. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Brian, Like the way you integrate different learning opportunities for your students. You are letting them use their intelligences and learning preferences to create learning success and career growth that is personal to them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Brian, Thank you for these remarks about the value that older students bring to the classroom and how they can facilitate the engagement of the younger students. Both generations can learn from each other and you as the learning leader can help them learn how to work together since they will need to in the workplace. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Application of New Knowledge

Susan, Immediate use of newly acquired knowledge is a valuable learning tool. It shows the students the relevance of what has just been taught and how it can be applied. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Susan, Knowing this helps students to see the value of the course and your role as their learning leader. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Amy, This is a comfortable way to get information from your students so you can understand their reasons for being in class and how to support them. I am sure they appreciate your efforts and see you as their learning leader as a result. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Amy, Good discussion on how to touch upon the different learning preferences of your students. Students like change of pace and variety in their instructional delivery. When you offer these two methods you are reaching the different preferences and keeping the students engaged. Also students need to learn how to intake information and content that may not be presented in their preference because they are probably have to in the workplace. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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