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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Your Instructional Style

Quinn, Good plan. Both will help you to expand your instructional expertise and grow as a professional educator. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Analytical Skills

Andy, This is how critical thinking is developed. You are holding them accountable for the information and by asking them to go back to the basics you are helping them to become problem solvers as well as reflective processors. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Reflective Thinking

Andy, Good way to turn it back on them and have them reflect on what has been covered and how they need to recall that information for use in the current discussion. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Graphic Organizers

Gary, I think this is a very good approach to use since it moves the learners to the content you are wanting them to see and then acquire as a part of the learning process. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Michael, Great to hear because your comments reinforce the value of having something, in this case a well developed syllabus that you can be ready for your first class and that in fact you will survive meeting your students for the first time. I wish you continued teaching success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Valuing Student Opinions

Arisa, So do I. Some great times in the class as a result of their sharing. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Manal, This is the learning site that most students want to be in. Being respected and supported goes a long way in their wanting to come to class each time it meets and seeing the value of what is being taught. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Michael, When you are observing you are learning. I like your approach and I know it pays off in more engaged students and enhanced learning. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Manal, Good way to project the professional image of the educator and learning leader you want to be to your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Kenneth, Great points about how the first impression sets the stage for the rest of the course. You are right about how much impact it has on student perception. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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