Active Training A Handbook of Techniques, Designs, Case Examples, and Tips

• Main Authors: Silberman, Melvin L. (Author), Elaine Biech (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New Jersey John Wiley & Sons 2015
• Edition: Print book : English : Fourth edition
• Subjects: Employees > Training of > Handbooks, manuals, etc; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Training; Employees > Training of
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"The all-time bestselling training handbook, updated for new technologies and roles Active Training turns instructional design on its head by shifting the emphasis away from the instructor, and on to the learner. Comprehensively updated to reflect the many developments in the field, this new fo...

Table of Contents:

• pt. 1. Introducing active training
• pt. 2. Designing an active training program. Assessing training needs ; Developing active training objectives ; Creating opening exercises ; Preparing brain-friendly presentations ; Finding alternative methods to presenting ; Using experimental learning approaches ; Designing active training activities ; Sequencing active training activities ; Planning active training programs ; Incorporating active learning in all training
• pt. 3. Conducting an active training program. Beginning an active training program ; Gaining leadership of the group ; Giving presentations and leading discussions ; Facilitating structured activites and promoting team learning ; Concluding an active training program
• pt. 4. Extending the value of an active training program. Providing for back-on-the-job application ; Evaluating an active training program
• pt. 5. The evolving role of trainers. Expanded roles for trainers ; New business realities for trainers.