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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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Barbara, The idea of relating to students is where the human factor becomes a retention tool for students. They see that their learning leader cares about them and their success and this translates into more student engagement. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Creating Personal Support Systems

MARIBEL, Good strategy to promote student interaction and for them to practice the social skills that will be needed in the workplace. The more of these types of activities they can experience the better. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Thomas, I teach a required general course so I encounter your experiences on a regular basis. It is a selling job for sure to convince the students that the course content will help them move closer to their career goals while providing them with valuable skills. The more connections to the work world the better. You are doing a good job of that with your instructional approach. Keep up the good work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Candy, This type of reinforcement as you know really increases the value the students place on the course and how it is helping them move closer to their career goals. The real life stories show both application and relevance which increases student motivation and excitement. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Students as Class Members

Candy, This is a great way to blend direct instruction with self directed learning. I am sure your students get excited about having the opportunity to chart their learning course as they move closer to their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Mary, This is a great way to blend your excitement for teaching about your field with their own career goals. This way you are helping them move closer to their goals as well as being able to develop rapport with them so their learning experiences are enhanced. A win win situation for everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivating Learners

MARIBEL, Passion and enthusiasm are both essential elements needed for instructional as well as student success. Your points are about them are right on target because as you know excitement is catching and that is what you need to spread as you deliver your content and expectations to your students. Keep up the good work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Pari, Adults are just taller children. My students love to play games and be competitive when it comes to showing off what they know. Winning prizes such as candy goes a long way in establishing a positive and supportive learning environment for students. So keep up the good works and the handing out of prizes. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Pari, Great way to establish rapport with them while earning their respect. This way you can have a good relationship with each student and this helps with their motivation and career growth. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Being Successful in College

Richard, Your last sentence really captures how we need to plan and implement our instructional delivery. We need to build student confidence and this is done through repeated opportunities to make applications and see relevance. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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