Training the Active Training Way
8 Strategies to Spark Learning and Change
1st Edition
Published on 7. March 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7879-7613-2 (ISBN)
Description
Training expert Mel Silberman is the father of the popular and effective active training method. In his landmark textbook, Active Training, he identified the specific characteristics of the active training method that results in deeper learning and improved retention. Now, Training the Active Training Way takes the next step by distilling the active training method into eight core strategies that trainers can use to craft interactive and engaging training, even for the most challenging training assignments such as technical skills training, and information-rich (and often dull) content.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-7613-2 (9780787976132)
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Mel Silberman, Ph.D. is Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University, where he received its Great Teacher Award. He is also president of Active Training, Princeton, NJ, a consulting firm that provides courses on active training techniques, interpersonal intelligence, and team facilitation.
Dr. Silberman is a graduate of Brandeis University and holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Chicago. He is the author and editor of over 30 books, including Active Training 2e (Pfeiffer, 1998), 101 Ways to Make Training Active (Pfeiffer, 1998), and The Consultant's Tool Kit (McGraw-Hill, 2002), and a regular conference speaker for ASTD and ISPI.
Dr. Silberman has conducted training for hundreds of corporate, governmental, educational, and human-service organizations. Among his recent clients have been: Valero Refining Co., BMW of North America, MGM Grand, New York University School of Dentistry, Merck, Girl Scouts of the USA, and International Teachers of Business Management Program.
Dr. Silberman is a graduate of Brandeis University and holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Chicago. He is the author and editor of over 30 books, including Active Training 2e (Pfeiffer, 1998), 101 Ways to Make Training Active (Pfeiffer, 1998), and The Consultant's Tool Kit (McGraw-Hill, 2002), and a regular conference speaker for ASTD and ISPI.
Dr. Silberman has conducted training for hundreds of corporate, governmental, educational, and human-service organizations. Among his recent clients have been: Valero Refining Co., BMW of North America, MGM Grand, New York University School of Dentistry, Merck, Girl Scouts of the USA, and International Teachers of Business Management Program.
Content
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
Strategy 1: Engage Your Participants From the Start 7
Tip 1: Give Participants Something to Do Before the Session Formally Begins 9
Tip 2: Structure the Initial Social Interactions Among Participants 12
Tip 3: Create Icebreakers That Focus Solely on Immediate Learning Involvement 17
Tip 4: Enlarge the Pool of Participation at the Very Beginning 22
Strategy 2: Be a Brain-friendly Presenter 25
Tip 5: Build Brain Interest in What Is Being Presented 27
Tip 6: Help Your Participants' Brains to "Get It" 32
Tip 7: Involve Participants Throughout Your Presentation 39
Tip 8: Help Participants "Save" the Presentation in Their Brains 46
Strategy 3: Encourage Lively and Focused Discussion 49
Tip 9: Engage Participants Before Plunging into the Discussion 51
Tip 10: State Effective Questions for Discussion 55
Tip 11: Improve the Quality of Discussion Through Participant Preparation 60
Tip 12: Alter the Discussion Format 64
Tip 13: Facilitate the Flow of Conversation 70
Strategy 4: Urge Participants to Ask Questions 75
Tip 14: Help Participants Get Started 77
Tip 15: Create the Need for Questions 82
Tip 16: Let Participants Know You Expect Questions 87
Strategy 5: Let Your Participants Learn From Each other 91
Tip 17: Choose How You Compose Learning Teams 93
Tip 18: Build Learning Teams Before Giving Them Work 98
Tip 19: Gradually Immerse Participants in Team Learning 103
Tip 20: Use a Variety of Team Learning Activities 108
Tip 21: Invite Participants to Teach Each Other 113
Strategy 6: Enhance Learning by Experiencing and Doing 119
Tip 22: Create Experiences That Simulate or Match Reality 121
Tip 23: Ask Participants to Reflect on the Experience 128
Tip 24: Avoid "Monkey See, Monkey Do" 132
Tip 25: Use Role Play to Develop Verbal Skills 136
Strategy 7: Blend in Technology Wisely 141
Tip 26: Transform Active Classroom Strategies into e-Learning 143
Tip 27: Use e-Learning to Supplement Classroom Learning 147
Tip 28: Use Classroom Sessions to Supplement e-Learning Activities 150
Strategy 8: Make the End Unforgettable 153
Tip 29: Get Participants to Review What's Been Learned 155
Tip 30: Ask Participants to Evaluate Their Accomplishments 161
Tip 31: Have Participants Plan for the Future 165
Tip 32: Let Participants Celebrate the End 170
Final Advice 175
About the Author 181
Pfeiffer Publications Guide 183
Introduction 1
Strategy 1: Engage Your Participants From the Start 7
Tip 1: Give Participants Something to Do Before the Session Formally Begins 9
Tip 2: Structure the Initial Social Interactions Among Participants 12
Tip 3: Create Icebreakers That Focus Solely on Immediate Learning Involvement 17
Tip 4: Enlarge the Pool of Participation at the Very Beginning 22
Strategy 2: Be a Brain-friendly Presenter 25
Tip 5: Build Brain Interest in What Is Being Presented 27
Tip 6: Help Your Participants' Brains to "Get It" 32
Tip 7: Involve Participants Throughout Your Presentation 39
Tip 8: Help Participants "Save" the Presentation in Their Brains 46
Strategy 3: Encourage Lively and Focused Discussion 49
Tip 9: Engage Participants Before Plunging into the Discussion 51
Tip 10: State Effective Questions for Discussion 55
Tip 11: Improve the Quality of Discussion Through Participant Preparation 60
Tip 12: Alter the Discussion Format 64
Tip 13: Facilitate the Flow of Conversation 70
Strategy 4: Urge Participants to Ask Questions 75
Tip 14: Help Participants Get Started 77
Tip 15: Create the Need for Questions 82
Tip 16: Let Participants Know You Expect Questions 87
Strategy 5: Let Your Participants Learn From Each other 91
Tip 17: Choose How You Compose Learning Teams 93
Tip 18: Build Learning Teams Before Giving Them Work 98
Tip 19: Gradually Immerse Participants in Team Learning 103
Tip 20: Use a Variety of Team Learning Activities 108
Tip 21: Invite Participants to Teach Each Other 113
Strategy 6: Enhance Learning by Experiencing and Doing 119
Tip 22: Create Experiences That Simulate or Match Reality 121
Tip 23: Ask Participants to Reflect on the Experience 128
Tip 24: Avoid "Monkey See, Monkey Do" 132
Tip 25: Use Role Play to Develop Verbal Skills 136
Strategy 7: Blend in Technology Wisely 141
Tip 26: Transform Active Classroom Strategies into e-Learning 143
Tip 27: Use e-Learning to Supplement Classroom Learning 147
Tip 28: Use Classroom Sessions to Supplement e-Learning Activities 150
Strategy 8: Make the End Unforgettable 153
Tip 29: Get Participants to Review What's Been Learned 155
Tip 30: Ask Participants to Evaluate Their Accomplishments 161
Tip 31: Have Participants Plan for the Future 165
Tip 32: Let Participants Celebrate the End 170
Final Advice 175
About the Author 181
Pfeiffer Publications Guide 183