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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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Farzana, this is a great strategy as it promotes the interaction & also helps them reflect on the material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Kathryn, great point as you are exactly right that the stories provide ways that they can remember the content better. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

James, the idea of the pauses is a good one. Even asking some deeper questions & allowing the silence so all have time to process. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Shawnte, this is a great idea, as it really helps you see from the student's perspective so you know how best to help them & empathize with them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Malcolm, the idea of the take-home quizzes or utilizing a learning portal if you have them is a great way to allow that extra time & opportunity for focus. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Virginia, yes, & by law we cannot ask & so we need to demonstrate our willingness to help them in any way possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Jean , the extra time really is a great way to help a struggling learner & it costs nothing in the way of materials or resources. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Understanding Diverse Learners

Wynell , to me one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is to see the transformation in many of my students & watch as they grow & develop themselves & in their areas of expertise. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Angelica, great reminder to have that patience & seek to help our students in any way possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Laura, these are great ideas; I like to give students the chance to articulate the ideas without trying to write (at first) as that can really help them solidify the content. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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