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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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Jean, So true. Knowing the course expectations reduces student frustration and fear. When these two are removed then the students can concentrate on learning. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Learning Environment Effect

Olaolu, You make a good point about the contribution a positive learning environment makes to the learning process. Students need to feel welcome and comfortable so they can concentrate on the course content. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Candace, This is one of the challenges of being an instructional leader. You have to keep the students on course toward the end goal of knowledge and skill acquisition. As you say sometimes this can be very hard to do but it must be done. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Your Instructional Style

Michael, Good strategies. Thank you for sharing them with us. I know they will be of benefit to other instructors. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Michael, Good ideas for ongoing professional development. Each component contributes to sequential growth and more effective instruction. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Katrina, Welcome to the wonderful world of teaching. I wish you much success. Your passion for your field and your devotion to making a difference in the lives of your students is going to serve you will. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Your Instructional Style

Olaolu, This is a good way to expand your instructional effectiveness. The more you listen to your students the more you know how to adapt your instruction to reach more students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

David, Right you are. The human factor is a critical part of teaching. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Vera, Your understanding of what Instructional Professionalism is is very good. Good way to explain it. I know your students appreciate this approach in helping them move toward their career goals. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Donald, So true. If you aren't excited it is for sure the students won't be. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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