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 Disabilities

Sondra, yes, hands on learning is a great way for many of our students to learn & can be of great advantage to those who are otherwise struggling. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Melissa, this is a great way to help address these learning difficulties while also helping all learners in the classroom to be engaged. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Andrew, this is a great point & can really help with building that confidence that is so important for all learners, but especially for those who are "starting over." Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Vickie, I agree that it is very important that we give our adult learners the opportunity to share their experiences. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Understanding Diverse Learners

craig, this is a great example of the diversity that we have in our classes & it's important that we all, as you have, see this diversity & work with it. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Pamela , it is a good strategy to try to address as many of the various learning styles as possible & although not all students will be engaged all the time, it still helps many to be as engaged as possible. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Melissa, this is a great way to promote variety in the group work as well as to make sure that all are pulling their weight. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Sondra, this is true. I like to make sure that I have a thorough list of questions for them to discuss. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Monica, these challenges are definitely present, but the case studies are a great way to engage the critical thinking if you can & to promote good discussion. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

David, yes & your experiences & examples help them connect the theories to the real. Dr. Ryan Meers

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