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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Positive Outcomes

billie, yes, this helps students learn to think through their own positions as well as to appreciate & respect the opinions/ideas of others. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Curran, well put & a great point. While we don't want to discourage students, we also want them to be challenged & realize that sometimes that is where the most learning occurs. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Spring, yes & the leadership challenges have variety as sometimes it's a situation where the students won't take leadership or another where one student is taking too much leadership. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Spring, this is true & I also think it helps the students to sense that you are approachable & that they can ask you what they need to when they are not understanding the concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Ivan, this is so true. I tutored a friend in undergrad in History & she commented that she understood it so much better because I related it as a story rather than facts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Tracy, the enthusiasm of the teacher for the subject matter & for teaching as a whole is very important to keep the class engaged. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Curran, yes, variety in our communication is important & it is definitely true that one is not more important than another. We all have different areas of communication we need to individually work on & improve. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Capable Coach

Stephanie, yes, managing is much more of a day to day & I also encourage folks to set up regular coaching sessions with employees. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Leader as a Coach

Karen, praise is much needed & especially when we give specifics as to why we are praising them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Susan, experiential learning really is a great way to reach these students. Dr. Ryan Meers

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