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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Defining Instructional Professionalism

David, I like the way you developed your definition of instructor professionalism. It is how I think we need to look at ourselves and how we present our instruction in addition to being role models for our students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Damona, Thank you for sharing your preparation experiences with us. You are right about the need to prepare no matter how many times you have taught the topic. The students know when you are prepared and up to date on the topic. The confidence that comes with the preparation is worth all of the effort. This is a win win situation for the everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Chenal, These are all excellent professional development strategies. I commend you for your effort to expand your knowledge and skills in the area of instructional delivery. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Jeanie, This cannot be emphasized too much because it is essential to and for student career success. They need to see in us models of our field. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Hayli, Thank you for sharing this story with us of how modeling is so important to the development of students. You are setting the stage for their success via your modeling efforts of dress as well as language and conduct. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Greg, Good way to offer diversity in your instructional delivery as well as retention of content. You are letting the students see how application can be made of the material that is being taught. This is a win win situation for everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Leroy, Good point about using graphics in your presentations. The more senses you can incorporate with your teaching the higher the retention of content will be. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Leroy, Glad to hear about your expanded knowledge in relation to instructional development. I wish you continued success as you work through additional courses like this. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Leroy, Good way to expand your knowledge and expertise. This is what professional development should be about. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Racheal, You are right. I teach classes that range in number from 5 students to 70 so my instructional planning is all over the place in trying to target and customize my delivery to meet their learning preferences. Keep up your effort as it gets easier to do this type of planning with experience and the development of your instructional activities. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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