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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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Angela, pretests are a nice way to gauge that current level of understanding & to help you know where to focus & start. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Karen, and sometimes the student who "gets it" can explain things in a clearer way to the struggling student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Glenn, this is a good idea as they get the benefit & learning from the group situation but also have individual accountability. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Overcoming Resistance

Katie, yes, this is a great method to get that early input & support for ideas/concepts. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Tracey, a simple arrangement can be a great way to help the struggling learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Kizzy, yes, some of the reliance on technology is leading to greater issues with spelling, grammar, & even clarity of thought & ideas. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Tracey, yes, when they can see the application & the transfer of the learning they will be more engaged. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Kellie, these can be great opportunities for the students who are reluctant in larger settings to share. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Kizzy, this is a great strategy as it keeps the groups accountable & provides the structure for that. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Tracey, this is definitely a challenge & why it can be helpful to distinguish roles for each group member. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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