Dr. Ryan Meers

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.

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

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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Joe, yes, the instructor must maintain a good communication channel with each student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Darlene, and one of the best ways to discover this is by asking them what has helped in the past. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Stacey, you make an excellent point here. By getting to know our students better we have a better chance of getting them the help they really need. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Michael, this is a great point. And by sharing our mistakes we also help the students realize it is okay if they do. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Darlene, the questioning method is a great one & I try to make sure that I keep forcing the students to think deeper on the ideas & not let them off with an easy answer. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Darlene, this is definitely a challenge with the groups. I have found that by having clear & challenging directions as well as floating around helps keep the groups focused. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Darlene, this is a great goal & one that I truly believe will add to the classroom experience for your students. These stories help connect the material with application. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

April, yes the more variety we can incorporate into our teaching methods, the greater chance we will have of reaching all of the learners in our classes. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Paul, you are right that this generation really values the variety in instructional methods. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Miguel , I would agree that this poses a serious challenge. If we can help them stay positive, we have a greater chance of truly helping them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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