Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Danielle, One of the ways to get students comfortable in a class is to have them pair off and exchange information, such as why they are in the course. By chatting with another student the shy students seem to get more comfortable when it is their turn to talk. I frequently have the paired students introduce each other to the class after their exchange of information. That way the students aren't talking about themselves but about someone else. The shy students seem to do better at this. I still get the information I need and everyone in the class learns… >>>

Mark, I really like approach to your professional development as an educator. You have a vast and varied experience base from which you can draw as well as your willingness to learn from all those in whom you come in contact. You make a good point about seeking educational strategies from non-traditional settings such as the baseball training clinic. Education is education and seeking to learn how to more effectively communicate content and skills to students can be acquired from numerous sources. I know you are going to have a most rewarding and productive career as an educator. Gary Dr.… >>>