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 put 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.
關於作者:
Mel Silberman is professor emeritus of adult and
organizational development at Temple University, where he received
its Great Teacher Award. He is also president of Active Training,
Princeton, New Jersey, a consulting firm that provides courses on
active training techniques, interpersonal intelligence, and team
facilitation. In addition to Active Training, Silberman is the
author and editor of over 30 books, including PeopleSmart, 101 Ways
to Make Training Active, The Best of Active Training, The 60-Minute
Active Training Series, and Training the Active Training Way.
目錄:
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART ONE: INTRODUCING ACTIVE TRAINING
The Nature of Adult Learning
Concerns About Active Training
The Delivery of Active Training
PART TWO: DESIGNING AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
Chapter 1 Assessing Training Needs
Why Do Assessment?
What Information Should Be Collected?
How Can Information Be Collected?
What If There Is No Time to Do a Proper Assessment?
Chapter 2 Developing Active Training Objectives
Setting Learning Goals
Selecting Objectives
Specifying Objectives
Expressing Objectives
Communicating Training Objectives to Others
Chapter 3 Creating Opening Exercises
What Opening Exercises Accomplish
What to Keep in Mind When Creating Opening Exercises
Ten Ways to Obtain Participation
Chapter 4 Preparing Brain-Friendly Lectures
Five Ways to Gain Your Audience’s Interest
Five Ways to Maximize Understanding and Retention
Five Ways to Involve Participants During a Lecture
Five Ways to Reinforce Lectures
An Example of a Well-Designed Lecture
Chapter 5 Finding Alternative Methods to Lecturing
Demonstration
Case Study
Guided Teaching
Group Inquiry
Information Search
Study Group
Jigsaw Learning
Tournament Learning
Applying the Alternatives to a Common Topic
Chapter 6 Using Experiential Learning Approaches
Role Playing
Games and Simulations
Observation
Mental Imagery
Writing Tasks
Action Learning
Chapter 7 Designing Active Training Activities
The Three Major Ingredients of Any Design
Basic Questions About Any Design
The Remaining Details
Three Tips for Creative Designs
Chapter 8 Sequencing Active Training Activities
Basic Sequencing Guidelines
Applying Sequencing Guidelines
The Finer Side of Sequencing
Experiential Learning Sequences
Chapter 9 Planning Active Training Programs
The Macrodesign of an Active Training Program
Chapter 10 Blending Technology into Active Training
Independent e-Learning
Group-Based e-Learning
Virtual Classrooms
Blended Learning
PART THREE: CONDUCTING AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
Chapter 11 Beginning an Active Training Program
Chapter 12 Gaining Leadership of the Training Group
Chapter 13 Giving Presentations and Leading Discussions
Chapter 14 Facilitating Structured Activities and Promoting Team
Learning
Chapter 15 Concluding an Active Training Program
PART FOUR: EXTENDING THE VALUE OF AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
Chapter 16 Providing for Back-on-the-Job Application
Chapter 17 Evaluating an Active Training Program
References
Index
About the Authors
Pfeiffer Publications Guide