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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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Nashon, So true. If you don't have clear goals and objectives then neither the students nor you will know where you and they are going. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

Jorge, I agree. You are giving them a standard to work toward. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

John, Good list and one that every instructor should review as they prepare to teach. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

Iwayemi, Good points about what a professional educator should model while working with students. This sets the stage for positive interaction and proper role modeling. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Using Graphic Organizers

Isleen, Right you are. This is what makes the learning process more concrete for the students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Reinforcement as Motivation

Bridgette, Good point. Students like it when we are excited about our content and getting to share it with them. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Human Factor in Retention

Shelle, Critical thinking and problem solving are two essential elements of career and personal success. So the more you can help them develop skill in these areas the greater impact you are going to have on their success. Keep up the good work. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Students as Class Members

Bridgette, Teamwork and cooperation are two essential for career success so the more exposure our students get to how these two methods work the better prepared they will be in the workplace. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Deborah, It is catching isn't it? So we need to bring it and then spread it around to our students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Shelle, I think this is a great way to get students engaged in working together on different goals and projects. They need to see how in the real world we all have to work and cooperate with others if we are to have success in life. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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