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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Discipline in Critical Thinking

Mabel, I have the same problem with many of my students as well. They have a sense of entitlement and do not want to work at acquiring the skills needed for career success. When the students that do put forth the effort are successful then the other students can't seem to figure out why those students are doing well and they aren't able to catch a break. You make your success through hard work and effort. Keep up your effort because those students that do put forth the effort appreciate what you are doing for them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Elizabeth, This type of analysis is a must for students to be able to do. This way they will be able to identify and select the most appropriate products and procedures for their patients. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor REFOCUS

Katherine, Instructor passion for his or her field and enthusiasm for teaching about it are two of the essentials needed for teaching success. It is for sure that if the instructor is not excited about being in the classroom or lab it is for sure the students won't be either. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Michael, This is such an important part of establishing a supportive learning environment. In addition, if using the example you cite a student is preparing to become a motorcycle mechanic then the more you can creative such an environment the easier their transition will be to the work place. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Supporting Problem Solving Skills

Charles, Good way to give order to their problem solving. This method will give them a backup when they are out in the field needing to solve a problem. They will know the steps to follow because they have practiced and followed them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Discipline in Critical Thinking

Robert, Good analysis of many students today. The result I see from all of this is frustrated students when they don't get the "breaks" other students get in terms of employment. Those are not breaks my top students have put forth much effort, and sought input from experts in the field so they have a wider knowledge base and greater skill set than the other students. When they get the sought after internship in a kitchen the other students seem to wonder how they got it. They got it from hard work and effort! Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Mabel, You are using a real life perspective as you introduce your students to the critical thinking process. This is so important to their development. Keep up the good work. I know your students are benefiting greatly from this approach. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Mabel, Good components of what it takes to be a critical thinker. As instructors we need to provide as many opportunities as we can to help students refine their critical thinking skills and become problem solvers. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Robert, Thank you for these excellent comments about how we can facilitate the development of the critical thinking element in our students. Your steps of processing information and situations are right on in terms of helping students to look at situations from different angles and then coming up with potential solutions. Being able to follow these steps will be what makes them valuable out in the work place. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Marvin, I commend you for your effort with the names. That is a lot of names to remember in a short period of time. Praise and reinforcement really helps students to stay engaged and focused on why they are there. Keep up the good work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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