Active training a handbook of techniques, designs, case examples, and tips /

"This comprehensive handbook shows you how to design and conduct experiential programs in private and public sector organizations from beginning to end. Silberman has augmented the first edition with a wealth of new training exercises and updated case studies, along with information on emerging...

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Main Author: Silberman, Melvin L.
Other Authors: Auerbach, Carol., EBSCOhost.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass Publishers, [1998]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 320 pages) : illustrations.
Edition: 2nd ed.
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Summary: "This comprehensive handbook shows you how to design and conduct experiential programs in private and public sector organizations from beginning to end. Silberman has augmented the first edition with a wealth of new training exercises and updated case studies, along with information on emerging training technologies and substantiating the ROI of training. Plus, a new section entitled "Introducing Active Training" explores in greater depth the reasons why adults learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process."--Jacket.
Item Description: Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-305) and indexes.
"This comprehensive handbook shows you how to design and conduct experiential programs in private and public sector organizations from beginning to end. Silberman has augmented the first edition with a wealth of new training exercises and updated case studies, along with information on emerging training technologies and substantiating the ROI of training. Plus, a new section entitled "Introducing Active Training" explores in greater depth the reasons why adults learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process."--Jacket.
Introducing active training -- Designing an active training program. Assessing the need for training and the participants -- Developing active training objectives -- Creating opening exercises -- Preparing effective lectures -- Finding alternative methods to lecturing -- Using experiential learning approaches -- Designing active training activities -- Sequencing active training activities -- Providing for back-on-the-job application -- Planning active training programs -- Conducting an active training program. Beginning an active training program -- Gaining leadership of the training group -- Giving presentations and leading discussions -- Facilitating structured activities and promoting team learning -- Concluding and evaluating an active training program.
Colorado Mountain College - E-book Collection / Ebsco.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 320 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-305) and indexes.
ISBN: 0585251134
9780585251134