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Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Reinforcement as Motivation

How can reinforcement be used to motivate students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Why is it motivating for students to see the relevancy and application of what they are learning?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructors as Motivators

What are some ways you can be a motivating instructor?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructors as Motivators

What are some ways you can be a motivating instructor?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Student Motivation Factors

What are some factors that contribute to student motivation?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Motivation techniques...

Using real jobs from local shops in my class has really helped. When a student successfully compleats them they have confidence they will be able to proform in the field.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor REFOCUS

Why do instructors need to occasionally take time and "REFOCUS" themselves in order to be more effective with their students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor REFOCUS

Why do instructors need to occasionally take time and "REFOCUS" themselves in order to be more effective with their students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Instructor REFOCUS

Why do instructors need to occasionally take time and "REFOCUS" themselves in order to be more effective with their students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Application of New Knowledge

How can you help students to retain and apply new information?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Student Feedback

How can student feedback help you to keep your focus on your students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Student Feedback

How can student feedback help you to keep your focus on your students?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Developing Student Rapport

Why is the development of rapport with students so important in teaching?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Developing Student Rapport

Why is the development of rapport with students so important in teaching?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Valuing Student Opinions

What are some ways to make students feel their opinions are valued?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Valuing Student Opinions

What are some ways to make students feel their opinions are valued?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

REFOCUS...

So as not to fall into a rut. Sometimes the daily grind of having to produce and earn a paycheck can cause us to loose focus that our students are people that are making life changing carreer choices and need our help.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Effective Retention Strategies

How can instructors become aware of effective retention strategies for use in their classes?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

The Human Factor in Retention

How important is the human factor in student retention?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.

The Human Factor in Retention

How important is the human factor in student retention?