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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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Richard, Right you are about the fact that it isn't easy. It takes time and self discipline to become a critical thinker and problem solver. The more opportunities we can provide our students to realize they need to develop these skills and then develop them the better prepared our students will be upon graduation. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Kola, This form of recognition is very important to students. They see that their learning leader has taken the time to learn their names and then use those names as a part of class discussions. This is the human factor in being an educator of merit. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Georgina, Like the learning cycle you are using. The results I am know yield an increased retention of content and greater application by the students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Georgina, This is such an important thing to do as you start off a new group of students. This way you are moving the accountability to them since you are sharing the details of the course via the syllabus. Spending time reviewing the syllabus shows your students the importance you attach to your syllabus and why they should follow the details listed in it. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

LaShondra, Yes, it does have an impact on students. We need to see our classrooms and labs through the eyes of our students and then make any changes needed to give them a supportive learning environment. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivating Learners

Wendy, You are a great resource to your students since you are in the field teaching about the field. I am sure they are going to have a great time on the field trip. They are going to come back to class motivated and excited to learn even more our their industry. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Gina, This is how it should be as the learning leader. You are setting the standard for your students and showing them how a professional in their field should dress and conduct herself. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Susan, The more the students can connect the dots between school and the work world the more motivated they will be. Your comments are right on in terms of how you are helping them to make these connections and see value in what is being taught. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Student Rapport

Susan, Feeling a part of the class and being valued by the instructor is important for students. When they feel this way they will be willing to put forth more effort in being successful and making progress toward their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Students as Class Members

Susan, Verbal praise is a powerful motivator because it shows the receiving student that you have noticed their work and that you see it as having value, thus the praise. This gets them excited to receive even more praise when they complete their next project. A building process of praise and success. A win win for everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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