The Handbook of Experiential Learning
Published on 17. April 2007
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-7879-8258-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Handbook of Experiential Learning is a comprehensive resource that draws together contemporary thought and practice on a wide range of experiential learning applications from the best-known authorities on the topic. In this book, volume editor and leading experiential learning expert, Mel Silberman presents a contemporary review of experiential learning in the workplace complete with models, applications, and innovative uses. The handbook covers a broad range of experiential learning methods including:
Games and simulations
Action learning
Role-play and Improv
Story-telling
Adventure activity
Reflective practice
Creative play
It also describes the use of experiential learning in topics such as technical skills, leadership, team building, diversity and cross-cultural training, and emotional intelligence.
Games and simulations
Action learning
Role-play and Improv
Story-telling
Adventure activity
Reflective practice
Creative play
It also describes the use of experiential learning in topics such as technical skills, leadership, team building, diversity and cross-cultural training, and emotional intelligence.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
957 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-8258-4 (9780787982584)
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Person
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 in Princeton, New Jersey, a consulting firm that provides courses on active training techniques, interpersonal intelligence, and team facilitation. He is the author and editor of more than 30 books, including Active Training, 101 Ways to Make Training Active, and The Best of Active Training all by Pfeiffer.
Content
Introducing The Handbook of Experiential Learning 1
PART I FOUNDATIONS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 11
Chapter 1 Changing Attitudes and Behaviors Through Experiential Activity 13
Mel Silberman
Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundations of Experiential Learning 33
Stephen Fiore, David Metcalf, and Rudy McDaniel
Chapter 3 Dynamic Debriefing 59
Roger Greenaway
PART II EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING METHODOLOGIES 81
Chapter 4 Experiential Simulations: Ten Secrets for Creating Training Success 83
Garry Shirts
Chapter 5 Action Learning: Resolving Real Problems in Real Time 94
Michael Marquardt
Chapter 6 Junkyard Sports: Learning Through Creative Play 111
Bernie DeKoven
Chapter 7 Learning Games: Hands-On Participant-Centered Activities 124
Lorraine Ukens
Chapter 8 Computer-Based Simulations: Principles of Engagement 138
Clark Quinn
Chapter 9 Improv: Its Contribution to the Art of Experiential Training 155
Kat Koppett
Chapter 10 Adventure Learning: Choose the Right Peak 172
Mark Lord
Chapter 11 Role Play: Principles to Increase Effectiveness 185
Les Lauber
Chapter 12 Storytelling: Its Role in Experiential Learning 202
Terrence Gargiulo
Chapter 13 Reflective Practice: Learning from Real-World Experience 224
Brian Remer
PART III TRAINING APPLICATIONS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 239
Chapter 14 Experiential Learning and Technical Training 241
Sivasailam Thiagarajan
Chapter 15 Experiential Learning in Team Training 256
Kevin Eikenberry
Chapter 16 Experiential Learning in Interpersonal Skills Development 272
Mel Silberman
Chapter 17 Experiential Learning in Diversity Training 288
Julie O'Mara
Chapter 18 Experiential Learning in Leadership Development 306
Ellen Van Velsor and Joan Gurvis
Chapter 19 Experiential Learning in Change Management 321
James Chisholm and Greg Warman
Chapter 20 Experiential Learning in Intercultural Training 341
Sandra Fowler and Judith Blohm
Chapter 21 Experiential Learning in Emotional Intelligence Training 360
Marcia Hughes
Index 375
Pfeiffer Publication Guide 387
PART I FOUNDATIONS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 11
Chapter 1 Changing Attitudes and Behaviors Through Experiential Activity 13
Mel Silberman
Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundations of Experiential Learning 33
Stephen Fiore, David Metcalf, and Rudy McDaniel
Chapter 3 Dynamic Debriefing 59
Roger Greenaway
PART II EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING METHODOLOGIES 81
Chapter 4 Experiential Simulations: Ten Secrets for Creating Training Success 83
Garry Shirts
Chapter 5 Action Learning: Resolving Real Problems in Real Time 94
Michael Marquardt
Chapter 6 Junkyard Sports: Learning Through Creative Play 111
Bernie DeKoven
Chapter 7 Learning Games: Hands-On Participant-Centered Activities 124
Lorraine Ukens
Chapter 8 Computer-Based Simulations: Principles of Engagement 138
Clark Quinn
Chapter 9 Improv: Its Contribution to the Art of Experiential Training 155
Kat Koppett
Chapter 10 Adventure Learning: Choose the Right Peak 172
Mark Lord
Chapter 11 Role Play: Principles to Increase Effectiveness 185
Les Lauber
Chapter 12 Storytelling: Its Role in Experiential Learning 202
Terrence Gargiulo
Chapter 13 Reflective Practice: Learning from Real-World Experience 224
Brian Remer
PART III TRAINING APPLICATIONS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 239
Chapter 14 Experiential Learning and Technical Training 241
Sivasailam Thiagarajan
Chapter 15 Experiential Learning in Team Training 256
Kevin Eikenberry
Chapter 16 Experiential Learning in Interpersonal Skills Development 272
Mel Silberman
Chapter 17 Experiential Learning in Diversity Training 288
Julie O'Mara
Chapter 18 Experiential Learning in Leadership Development 306
Ellen Van Velsor and Joan Gurvis
Chapter 19 Experiential Learning in Change Management 321
James Chisholm and Greg Warman
Chapter 20 Experiential Learning in Intercultural Training 341
Sandra Fowler and Judith Blohm
Chapter 21 Experiential Learning in Emotional Intelligence Training 360
Marcia Hughes
Index 375
Pfeiffer Publication Guide 387