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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Motivating Learners

William, This is how the students will come to connect with the course content. The more of these connections the better. The examples from your experience will serve to validate what you are teaching and the importance it plays in career success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Sandy, Well said and critical for instructional success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Analytical Skills

Richard, Well done in terms of developing analytical skills. These are essential skills to have as we all are called to problem solve in one way or another in our careers. The more preparation you can provide your students the more value they will see in their course work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Supporting Problem Solving Skills

Beverly, This approach gets everyone involved and developing their critical thinking skills. By having them try you are getting them engaged and expanding their skill sets for problem solving. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Luisa, I like this approach because it requires the students to become involved in the discussion and exploration of possible solutions. This is how they develop their critical thinking skills. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Richard, Like your definition and how it can be used to create critical thinking growth. This gives insight and opportunity when it comes to problem solving. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Rolonda, Providing this type of support is so important in keeping students in school. If they know they have support and respect you as their learning leader you have set the stage for a higher level of engagement and students success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Matt, You were given good advice because it is so true. Clear and concise information delivered via the syllabus is important if students are going to understand what is expected of them and how they can achieve success in the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Jon-Paul, This is a great way to get additional insight into your students and help them to stay focused on their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Michelle, Like the balance you have developed in your instructional delivery. This is how engagement occurs. Students like to have change of pace and variety in their instructional delivery and this is what you are offering. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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