Active Training: A Handbook of Techniques, Designs, Case Examples, and Tips
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0787976237
ISBN13:9780787976231
Release Date:December 2014
Publisher:Pfeiffer & Company
Length:348 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 8.2" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Satisfied
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My book was so much cheaper than in my campus book store. It arrived quickly in new condition and I am so satisfied. I highly recommend this amazing seller.
Excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book arrived in excellent condition. The book is easy to read with great examples.
Active Training
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is an excellent supplement for teaching employee training and development as a course. I'd recommend combining it with Noe's text (Employee Training and Development) for a college or graduate level course on this subject. The book is also a good stand-alone reference for teaching aspects of active training to a firm's curriculum development staff.
Activate Your Training
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Mel Silberman is the master of active training. Just skimming his book gave me a handful of new ideas I applied to my training. Reading the book helped me to revamp my training courses to include many more participatory training exercises. Everybody loves being involved, talking, interacting, and exploring during training. Lecture, however, is too often the default methodology. In some ways lecture takes less time to prepare and is less risky, but is it more effective learning? In this day and age, linear, slow, from-up-front training just isn't effective. Instead, shift over to active training that engages and empowers participants to learn rather than be taught. I'm reminded of Winston Churchill when he said, "I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught." Silberman gives idea after idea of how to spice up lectures, or better yet, replace them with other a dozen other learning methods that actively involve the participant. The 100+ exercises and examples in Active Training makes it easy to incorporate non-cheesy learning activities that really work. Wake up your participants! Get active.
Many good ideas on how to make your training more active
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book has many good ideas on how to make your training more active. For example, it give one ideas on how to turn a mundane one-way lecture into a lively interactive discussion so that the participants not only enjoy the learning, but retain and use the knowledge gained. In addition, there are many activities that a trainer can use to make his or her training more lively. I strongly recommend this book to all trainers.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
