Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

About me

I have a passion for education and especially for ensuring that all of us continue to apply what we have learned. I am excited about the opportunity that the Lounge provides for all of us to discuss how we are applying what we have learned & to share those great ideas.

I have had a varied background from secondary education to corporate training & now working in the career college sector. But while I have moved in different circles it has always been surrounding my passion of education. I look forward to our conversations.

Website

http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Emily, this is a great way to help students with learning disabilities as well as just helping various types of learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Robert, this is an excellent point & one that should not be overlooked. Engaging the students in their own success not only encourages ownership but a sense of pride as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Bill, this is great & shows your dedication as an instructor. I would add that the more open we show ourselves to be, the more likely the struggling students will be to seek our help. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

johanna, this is a great strategy for dividing up the student groups. I agree with you that this will help them learn to understand & appreciate the views & opinions of those who are probably the most different from them. This is a valuable skill. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Bill, this is definitely a potential strategy for showing the students the importance of staying on task & completing their projects. This is reflective of many of the group assignments in the corporate environment & so can be used to help prepare them for their careers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Daniel, this is an excellent point & probably the best argument for getting to know each of my students as individuals. The better I know them, the better I can help them if they are struggling. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

carlos, yes, audience analysis is one of the primary skills of an effective speaker & should be for classroom instructors as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

cory, that is great & exciting to see. This is also a great way to keep the learning going for the students by encouraging them to find out more & more for themselves. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Sandra, this is definitely one of the greatest challenges in helping these students. I would agree that the use of mentors/tutors is a great idea as it does help keep the rest of the class moving forward. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

dawanna, this is a good point, those real life experiences examples are great illustrators of points & excellent teaching tools. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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