{"product_id":"active-training-isbn-9781118972014","title":"Active Training","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe all-time bestselling training handbook, updated for new technologies and roles\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how the trainer's role has changed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage learners through any training delivery method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspire collaboration and innovation through application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome the challenges trainers face in the new business environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive 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, \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e is the complete practical handbook you need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Goals of This Book xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Introducing Active Training 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of Adult Learning 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Social Side of Learning 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcerns About Active Training 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Delivery of Active Training 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Designing an Active Training Program 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps for Designing Active Training 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s in the Part Two Chapters? 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One Assessing Training Needs 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Assessment? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Information Should Be Collected? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can Information Be Collected? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If There Is No Time to Do a Proper Assessment? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two Developing Active Training Objectives 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Learning Goals 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Objectives 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Objectives 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing Objectives 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Training Objectives to Others 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three Creating Opening Exercises 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Opening Exercises Accomplish 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Keep in Mind When Creating Opening Exercises 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Ways to Open an Active Online Virtual Training Session 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Ways to Obtain Participation 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four Preparing Brain-Friendly Presentations 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Ways to Gain Your Audience’s Interest 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Ways to Maximize Understanding and Retention 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Ways to Involve Participants During a Presentation 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Ways to Reinforce Presentations 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Example of a Well-Designed Presentation 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five Finding Alternative Methods to Presenting 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstration 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuided Teaching 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup Inquiry 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Search 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Group 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJigsaw Learning 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Tournament 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Alternatives to a Common Topic 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six Using Experiential Learning Approaches 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole Playing 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames and Simulations 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Imagery 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Tasks 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Learning 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven Designing Active Training Activities 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Major Ingredients of Any Design 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Questions About Any Design 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Remaining Details 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Tips for Creative Designs 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight Sequencing Active Training Activities 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Sequencing Guidelines 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Sequencing Guidelines 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Finer Side of Sequencing 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiential Learning Sequences 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine Planning Active Training Programs 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Macrodesign of an Active Training Program 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Ten Incorporating Active Learning in All Training 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsynchronous E-Learning 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup-Based E-Learning 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Classrooms 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlended Learning 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Media Expands Active Training and Development 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM-Learning Offers Instant Options 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Conducting an Active Training Program 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eleven Beginning an Active Training Program 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Yourself Mentally 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging the Physical Environment 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting Participants and Establishing Rapport 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Best from the First Thirty Minutes of Training 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Agenda 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting Feedback to the Agenda 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Twelve Gaining Leadership of the Group 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Group Norms 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Timing and Pacing 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Receptivity to Your Leadership 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Problem Situations 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Thirteen Giving Presentations and Leading Discussions 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Group 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Presentation 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Your Body Language 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Visuals 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Smooth Transitions 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitating a Lively Discussion 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Fourteen Facilitating Structured Activities and Promoting Team Learning 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructured Activities 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Learning 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Fifteen Concluding an Active Training Program 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Program Content 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Final Questions and Concerns 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Self-Assessment 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Back-on-the-Job Application 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing Final Sentiments 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Extending The Value of an Active Training Program 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Sixteen Providing for Back-on-the-Job Application 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrior to the Training Program 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the Training Program 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the End of the Training Program 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObstacle Assessment 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeer Consultation 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Monitoring 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow-Up Coaching and Support 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seventeen Evaluating an Active Training Program 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding the Four Evaluation Levels 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Evaluations 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtain Feedback Along the Way 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five The Evolving Role of Trainers 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eighteen Expanded Roles for Trainers 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnboarding 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Change 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaching Managers 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring Programs 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Consulting 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Teams 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nineteen New Business Realities for Trainers 379\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing More with Less 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Multigenerational Workforces 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the C-Suite 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVendor Management 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Subject Matter Experts 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe’ve Reached the End—Or Is It the Beginning?  391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 401 \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEL SILBERMAN\u003c\/b\u003e was Professor Emeritus of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University for 41 years. Mel rose to international prominence for his contributions to the field of training. Mel passed away in 2010.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eELAINE BIECH\u003c\/b\u003e is President of ebb associates inc, where she specializes in helping leaders maximize their effectiveness. She is the author or editor of over 60 books.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAROL AUERBACH\u003c\/b\u003e has over 25 years' experience designing and delivering corporate training programs for such companies as CIGNA Insurance, Kellogg's, and IBM.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the first edition of \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1990, there was an emerging awareness that adults learn best by engaging actively with what they are learning. Since then, new research and evidence from practice has only continued to strengthen this core fact about adult education. There is every indication that learning by doing—the active approach—is crucial if we as trainers want our courses to make a lasting impact. Therefore, it is unsurprising that Mel Silberman's classic \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e has become one of the most widely used and deeply trusted training methodologies in existence.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fourth edition, Mel Silberman, along with coauthors Elaine Biech and Carol Auerbach, preserve the heart of the active instruction with the detailed, example-based style that trainers and training leaders have appreciated for decades, adapted for the present-day. Originally, \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e emphasized face-to-face, instructor-led programs in which learners could interact directly with one another and with the trainer. From a trainer's perspective, this kind of hands-on learning might still be the ideal; however, the reality of today is that we are often challenged to take learning out of the classroom and onto devices.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew virtual classes, m-learning apps, and other emerging technologies present opportunities for the training field, but can present challenges for the design of engaging activities. This new edition of \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e tackles mobile learning and social media effortlessly, proving that the classic learn-by-doing method can carry forward and adapt to new realities. By measuring return on expectations using the \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e method, trainers will be able to demonstrate the impact of their efforts—no matter what form those efforts take.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn business environments, new realities extend beyond technological change. With a workforce that spans four generations and is increasingly globalized, adult educators must consider a host of factors that were once unproblematic. When we combine these facts with tightening budgets, we find that trainers must adapt to new roles like vendor management and coaching, constantly doing more with less—all while continuing to engage learners. Thankfully, this edition adds ideas for handling each of these situations using the same time-tested principles that have helped \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e remain as the preeminent teaching methodology for decades.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Trusted Active Training Methodology, Fully Updated for Today's Business Challenges\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e is the runaway bestselling handbook for beginning and experienced trainers alike. This \u003ci\u003eFourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e updates the proven \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e approach—which turns the spotlight away from the instructor and puts the emphasis on the learner—to reflect today's business realities, emerging technologies, and the ever-evolving role of the adult educator.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of training has changed dramatically in the past decade, and this thoroughly revised edition provides a wealth of practical information for implementing training practices across a newly expanded range of settings. New topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmerging learning technologies, such as social media, mobile learning, and online virtual classes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for implementing the active learning method in onboarding, change management, coaching, consulting, and team building\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for working under budgetary constraints, training a multi-generational workforce, and participating in globalization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition to covering these crucial issues, \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e now contains expanded guidelines on assessing training return on expectations, training management, and extending the value of training programs. 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