Gary Meers, Ed.D.

About me

I am an Education Advisor/Consultant for MaxKnowledge. I write courses that assist in the professional development of career college instructors. These courses range in content from the introductory level to advanced instructional development. I started my teaching career as an instructional technology teacher on the high school level, completed graduate school and then moved into higher education. I spent many years in the area of teacher training at the University of Nebraska. While at the University of Nebraska I stared working with career college instructors to improve their instructional delivery skills. As a result of these experiences I have been a consultant to career colleges throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.

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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Chukwuka, Good plan. There is no one way that works best each and every time. You have to be able to read your students and then select a method that will work in that situation. This is how you will be able to connect with your students and get them engaged in the learning process. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Jason, This is a very good point because these informal chats and student interactions are some of the most fun when it comes to teaching. Getting to know students in this way gives you insight into their backgrounds and career goals. This is information helps you to build on their performance in class and growth in their career skills. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Valuing Student Opinions

Jeremy, You have a very comprehensive and supportive approach to student questioning and sharing. I know your students appreciate how you support them as they ask questions as well as answer question even when they are incorrect or off the mark. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Students as Class Members

Jason, Two way feedback is essential. You providing it to your students and they in turn providing it to you about course projects and activities. This helps to build rapport and respect between them and yourself. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Beatrice, Having passion for your field and enthusiasm for teaching about it goes a long way in getting students engaged. So the more you can bring of both the better. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Being Successful in College

Jason, This is important for all students but especially those older students that have been out of school for a while. They have as you know a lot of fear about being able to be successful in their studies. The more encouragement you can offer them the easier it will be for them to develop self confidence. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Jerry, Like your strategies. The help the students to see how the material that is being presented is going to help them as well as giving them study guides for upcoming quizzes, etc.. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Implementing Relevant Course Content

Jason, This is a good strategy to use as it helps the students to see that you have both the experience and expertise to be their learning leader while they are enrolled in the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Jason, You need to be clear and concise in syllabus language to reduce the questions that students raise. This will help to keep them focused on the goals and objectives of the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Jason, The more real world examples you can use the more valuable the course becomes to the students as the start to see why you are teaching the content you are. Keep up the sharing. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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