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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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Shane, this really is a great way to get a feel for the class as a whole & the individual students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Dustin, yes & it provides them an opportunity to learn from the success or failures of others. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Alan, yes, the various posters are a great way to stimulate excitement & engagement in the subject matter. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Joyce, I'm a firm believer in asking them what has worked in the past & tapping into that success. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Joyce, yes, this way we are reaching a variety of the learning styles & increasing the opportunity for retention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Shane, yes, it's not that their better at it, but sometimes they understand it in a way that resonates with that other student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Garrett, and this is a great way for the students to see how theories are applied in real life. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Joyce, yes, this really does help engage the student & pull them into the class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Shane, eye contact is key for this reason & it is a form of respect (in our culture, we do need to be aware of how other cultures view it too). Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Marty, this is a great idea as it breaks it up. I also like to use video segments (if allowed) to illustrate points. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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