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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Reinforcement as Motivation

Kristia, By giving feedback in this way it helps students to accept feedback that requires they redo or work harder at a specific task. The realize that they are making good progress with their educational development and will continue to do so if they are willing to put forth the needed effort. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Rose, Students really perk up when their instructor shares a story from the field. These stories help to give relevance and application to the content. This increases their motivation to do well in the course and move closer to their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Linda, You have a great blend of instructional methods and strategies to keep your students engaged. This is what creative teaching should be about and your success shown the results of your efforts. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor REFOCUS

Kali, Like the way you have express what instructor REFOCUS should be about. This is how we continue to bring our A game to class each time it meets. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Student Rapport

Jeffrey, Right you are because there is both respect and rapport in such relationships. This gets the students engaged and focused on their success in the course and future career opportunities. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Student Rapport

Rose, Introductions are two way streets that form the foundation for the earning of respect and the development of rapport. A good supportive and comfortable first class meeting really helps to get this process started. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Jeffrey, I agree about the relevancy factor. It does need to be there because it is what brings value to the students. They can see that the content has value and is helping them move toward their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Rose, Thank you for these good comments about how you work with your students. I know these comments will be of value to other instructors as they work to find their style within the classroom. Truly the human factor needs to be integrated into all aspects of our student interaction. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

David, You are right about some students just being there to mark time. I try to work with such students but in the end it is up to them if they are going to be successful. I enjoy my other students and try to bring my challenging students along. I will not let me challenging students take me out of my game because I am going to enjoy my other students and the success they have. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Teresa, Passion for one's field as well as enthusiasm about teaching are two elements needed for teaching success. You are right about how we need to bring this to class each time it meets. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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