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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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Stephen, Your comments are right on in terms of getting students to see that being successful as a chef is more than just technical skill. They need to be able to analyze and problem solve through critical thinking. Being able to do so is what will enable them to move upward in their field. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Graphic Organizers

Eric, This is a great example of how to use a graphic organizer. Your walk through of the steps gives a clear picture of what is needed in terms of the different factors that will enable them to get to number 6--money in the bank! Thanks for sharing this strategy with us. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Instruction Relevant

Eric, You have touched on the key elements of what makes a successful career. You are helping your students to see the value of these elements as they develop not only their technical skills as chefs but also the soft skills required for career success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Gonzalo, Two very powerful words for students. Recognition and Reward! It works with elementary students and it works with adult students. Students like to see that they are recognized for their efforts and rewarded for their hard work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor REFOCUS

Gonzalo, Well put. This effort needs to be ongoing as we strive to improve our instructional effectiveness. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Student Rapport

Daniel, So that appears so simple as remembering their names when they come back into the upper level classes builds a powerful connection with them. I commend you for your effort and your desire to show them you care about them and their success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Re: Effective Retention Strategies

Gonzalo, Personal attention and the earning of student respect is so valuable in keeping students in school. They see you the learning leader caring about them and their success. This increases their motivation level. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Gonzalo, Good planning on your part in terms of how to reach the different age groups of students in your class. Also, by delivering content in different venues you are appealing to the different learning preferences that your students have. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Brenda, You are doing a great service for your students. They need to have exposure to the "real world" in their training so the transition will be less traumatic when they are on their own in the work world. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Natasha, Great to hear about your plans. Looking forward to hearing positive results from you. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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