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.

Website

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

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Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Leader as a Coach

Kevin, I completely agree with you. I heard a great statement about this the other day: "We don't use the people to get the work done; we use the work to get the people done." This is a leadership philosophy of development! Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Gary, I too am a firm believer in the preview & review approach to learning. Keep up the great work. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

John, Yes, yes, yes! I taught history for 4 years & said the same thing. Sadly too many history teachers only teach dates & facts & don't package them as the stories they are. But many instructors do this no matter what the course, stories are powerful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Gary, Sorry to intrude here, but so glad that the concept of "chunking" is an idea you can pursue. I'm not in culinary arts but a friend is & from what he has told me these techniques to help students retain information & be able to recall under pressure are highly valuable in the kitchen setting. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Gary, That's great & what a super way to not only learn yourself & grow but get the students engaged & demonstrate that respect & value for their experiences. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Maksuda, Yes, it is so important that we build a trusting & supportive relationship with all of our students early on so they will feel comfortable in coming to us with their struggles. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Linda, Yes, the more we can connect our assignments to the real world & the work world, the more our students will be engaged & motivated to participate & learn. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Understanding Diverse Learners

Maksuda, I think you nailed it; the key is to be tuned into our students & really pay attention to whether or not they are understanding what I am teaching. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Emily, Definitely I have found this true in my experience. Especially when we are working with late teens & young adults, they often have not matured enough or had enough exposure to differing opinions. The more they can learn to listen to others & respectfully disagree the more prepared they are. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Billy, That is a great example of the power of peer to peer learning. What a lesson for all of us to encourage this kind of interaction & behavior in all of our students. Dr. Ryan Meers

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