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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Lyndsay, You are on the right track with this approach to your professional development. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Reflective Thinking

Mary, When faced with problems that require stepping back and reflecting on possible solutions individuals need to know how to not only step back but how to come up with proposed solutions. As you say so many problems cannot be solved with just a quick reaction but need time and effort to be resolved. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Discipline in Critical Thinking

Mary, Right you are about the need for discipline. Self discipline seems to be lacking in many students today. We need to help our students to understand the value of acquiring self discipline and the benefits that will result from having it. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Hudson, Like the way you walk your students through the process of patient care which is critical thinking at its best. Great foundation upon which to build additional experience and expertise in the area of critical thinking. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Edward, Yes they do need to connect with their new career field. If they do not then they will have a tough time getting motivated and doing the work needed for course success. If they can project and see themselves working in their field then their enthusiasm will increase and their engagement will be enhanced. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor REFOCUS

Edward, It is fun to see students ramp back up and get excited as they complete the rest of a course session. They do wear down and we need to be there to get them engaged again as well refocusing ourselves when we wear down part way through the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivating Learners

Meri, So true and so important. Passion and enthusiasm both go a long way in getting students excited about the content and how it can be applied to their career development. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Pamela, Good analysis on how to approach being a learning leader to and for students. Finding a balance in your role as instructor is important so that you can keep your students moving forward in their learning while being engaged in the process. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Implementing Relevant Course Content

Aldo, The more you can help your students see the direct connection between the content and skills being developed the better. By having them practice their Interstate driving as well as getting the vehicle in and out of situations such as a warehouse shows them both application and relevancy. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Aldo, Right you are about the value of a positive first impression. It is the foundation upon which the rest of the course is built. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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