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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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Woodrow, yes, these stories are a great way to bring more abstract concepts closer to reality. Metaphors are great too! Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Guillermo, yes it really is important to try & reach all of the various types of learners & utilize the variety in the learning styles. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Diana, this is a great idea & helps keep them on task. I think then having them progress to the point that they take ownership of this themselves is a great way to see the groups grow & progress. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Kimberly, these are definitely challenges of the groups. As far as size goes, I personally like the 3-5 number which makes it harder for anyone to "hide" & not participate. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

james, in addition to all of the great reasons you stated, it also brings you into the student's sphere more effectively which helps break through barriers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

maritza, this is definitely a challenge that we all struggle with. The best thing is to try & minimize the distraction & be conscious to stay focused as much as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Woodrow, this is a great goal. While there is a need to "download"(lecture) some content, the discussion really helps to keep the students engaged. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Diana, you are right, this is a great communication skill & really goes back to knowing your audience & what will best engage them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Which Goal-Setting Process Would You Use?

Jae, I agree with your conclusions here. We must have those top-down goals to give us direction, but the bottom up are key for buy in. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Paula , it sounds like you are doing a great job of meeting the need for the students. I too have noticed this lack of skills with English abilities. Dr. Ryan Meers

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