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

Since 1990, Mel Silberman s classic book, Active Training, has been a runaway best seller for trainers at all levels and a popular text for university??level courses in adult education and training. The active training method—which turns the spotlight away from the instructor and puts the emphasis on the learner—has emerged over time as a proven and reliable method for enhancing involvement, learning, and change. The third edition of Active Training, provides a thorough introduction to the core principles of active training design and delivery, and includes a wealth of examples, tips, and techniques. The book has been revised to reflect the latest trends in workforce training and key sections, such as assessment and evaluation, have been thoroughly updated. In addition, a completely new chapter has been included to cover the design of active training for e learning and online applications. Active Training will show you how to Assess training needs and participants Develop active training objectives Create practical opening activities Prepare brain friendly lectures Design active training exercises Create e learning applications Provide for back on the job application . . . and much more! Fasten your seat belts, this is no passive read. The book is filled with real world cases, sample exercises to complete and try out, and hundreds of practical tips and techniques guaranteed to improve any training program. This new edition includes a supplementary instructor s guide that is available at no charge from Pfeiffer.com.