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

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 fourth edition covers the latest technologies and applications, the evolving role of the trainer, and how new business realities impact training, advancing new evidence-based best practices for new trainer tasks, skills, and knowledge. Up to date theory and research inform the practical tips and techniques that fully engage learners and help them get the most out of sessions, while updated workplace examples and revised templates and worksheets help bring these techniques into the classroom quickly. You'll gain insight into improving training evaluation by using Return on Expectations (ROE), learn how to extend the value of training programs through transfer of learning, and develop fresh, engaging methods that incorporate state-of-the-art applications.
 
Active Training designs offer just the right amount of content; the right balance of affective, behavioral, and cognitive learning; a variety of approaches; real-life problem solving; gradual skill-building; and engaging delivery that uses the participants' expertise as a foundation for learning. This book is the classic guide to employing Active Training methods effectively and appropriately for almost any topic.
* Learn how the trainer's role has changed
* Engage learners through any training delivery method
* Inspire collaboration and innovation through application
* Overcome the challenges trainers face in the new business environment
 
Active Training methods make training sessions fun, engaging, relevant, and most importantly, effective. Participants become enthusiastic about the material, and view sessions as interesting challenges rather than as means to fulfill requirements. To bring these widely endorsed methods into your training repertoire, Active Training is the complete practical handbook you need.

List of contents

Acknowledgments xi
 
Preface xiii
 
The Goals of This Book xiv
 
How This Book Is Organized xv
 
PART ONE INTRODUCING ACTIVE TRAINING 1
 
The Nature of Adult Learning 2
 
The Social Side of Learning 6
 
Concerns About Active Training 7
 
The Delivery of Active Training 10
 
PART TWO DESIGNING AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM 13
 
Steps for Designing Active Training 15
 
What's in the Part Two Chapters? 17
 
Chapter One Assessing Training Needs 19
 
Why Do Assessment? 20
 
What Information Should Be Collected? 23
 
How Can Information Be Collected? 29
 
What If There Is No Time to Do a Proper Assessment? 38
 
Chapter Two Developing Active Training Objectives 41
 
Setting Learning Goals 42
 
Selecting Objectives 44
 
Specifying Objectives 47
 
Expressing Objectives 48
 
Communicating Training Objectives to Others 49
 
Chapter Three Creating Opening Exercises 53
 
What Opening Exercises Accomplish 53
 
What to Keep in Mind When Creating Opening Exercises 67
 
Ten Ways to Open an Active Online Virtual Training Session 68
 
Ten Ways to Obtain Participation 69
 
Chapter Four Preparing Brain-Friendly Presentations 75
 
Five Ways to Gain Your Audience's Interest 75
 
Five Ways to Maximize Understanding and Retention 82
 
Five Ways to Involve Participants During a Presentation 88
 
Five Ways to Reinforce Presentations 94
 
An Example of a Well-Designed Presentation 99
 
Chapter Five Finding Alternative Methods to Presenting 103
 
Demonstration 103
 
Case Study 105
 
Guided Teaching 109
 
Group Inquiry 110
 
Information Search 113
 
Study Group 115
 
Jigsaw Learning 118
 
Learning Tournament 121
 
Applying the Alternatives to a Common Topic 123
 
Chapter Six Using Experiential Learning Approaches 129
 
Role Playing 130
 
Games and Simulations 139
 
Observation 144
 
Mental Imagery 148
 
Writing Tasks 152
 
Action Learning 155
 
Chapter Seven Designing Active Training Activities 165
 
The Three Major Ingredients of Any Design 165
 
Basic Questions About Any Design 169
 
The Remaining Details 170
 
Three Tips for Creative Designs 172
 
Chapter Eight Sequencing Active Training Activities 177
 
Basic Sequencing Guidelines 178
 
Applying Sequencing Guidelines 181
 
The Finer Side of Sequencing 188
 
Experiential Learning Sequences 193
 
Chapter Nine Planning Active Training Programs 199
 
The Macrodesign of an Active Training Program 199
 
Chapter Ten Incorporating Active Learning in All Training 207
 
Asynchronous E-Learning 208
 
Group-Based E-Learning 212
 
Virtual Classrooms 216
 
Blended Learning 218
 
Social Media Expands Active Training and Development 220
 
M-Learning Offers Instant Options 223
 
PART THREE CONDUCTING AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM 229
 
Chapter Eleven Beginning an Active Training Program 233
 
Preparing Yourself Mentally 233
 
Arranging the Physical Environment 236
 
Greeting Participants and Establishing Rapport 242
 
Getting the Best from the First Thirty Minutes of Training 245
 
Reviewing the Agenda 246
 
Inviting Feedback to the Agenda 248
 
Chapter Twelve Gaining Leadership of the Group 253
 
Setting Group Norms 253
 
Controlling Timing and Pacing 255
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About the author

Elaine Biech ist Präsidentin und Hauptgeschäftsführerin von ebb associates, einem Unternehmen, das spezialisiert ist auf maßgeschneiderte Trainingsprogramme und Beratungsdienstleistungen für Industriebetriebe und Non-Profit-Organisationen. Daneben berät sie und hält Vorträge zu Mitarbeitercoaching, Trainingskompetenz, Change Management, unternehmensinterne Kommunikation und Konfliktbewältigung. Biech erwarb den Bachelor of Science als Unternehmens- und Ausbildungsberaterin und legte ihren Magister im Fachbereich Human Resource Development an der Universität von Wisconsin ab. 1992 wurde ihr der National Torch Award der ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) verliehen.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Carol Auerbach, E Biech, Elaine Biech, Elaine (Ebb Associates Inc.) Biech, Biech Elaine, M Silberman, M L Silberman, Melvin Silberman, Melvin L Silberman, Melvin L. Silberman, Melvin L. (Temple University) Silberman, Melvin L. Biech Silberman, Silberman Melvin L.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.06.2015
• EAN: 9781118972014
• ISBN: 978-1-118-97201-4
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 187 mm x 242 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Active Training Series; Active Training Series; Active Training
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Training, Business & management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Training u. Personalentwicklung, Training & Development