{"product_id":"training-the-active-training-way-9780787976132","title":"Training the Active Training Way","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraining expert Mel Silberman is the father of the popular and effective active training method. In his landmark textbook, \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e, he identified the specific characteristics of the active training method that results in deeper learning and improved retention. Now, \u003ci\u003eTraining the Active Training Way\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 1: ENGAGE YOUR PARTICIPANTS FROM THE START.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 1: Give Participants Something to Do Before the Session Formally Begins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 2: Structure the Initial Social Interactions Among Participants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 3: Create Icebreakers That Focus Solely on Immediate Learning Involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 4: Enlarge the Pool of Participation at the Very Beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 2: BE A BRAIN-FRIENDLY PRESENTER.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 5: Build Brain Interest in What Is Being Presented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 6: Help Your Participants’ Brains to “Get It”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 7: Involve Participants Throughout Your Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 8: Help Participants “Save” the Presentation in Their Brains.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 3: ENCOURAGE LIVELY AND FOCUSED DISCUSSION.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 9: Engage Participants Before Plunging into the Discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 10: State Effective Questions for Discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 11: Improve the Quality of Discussion Through Participant Preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 12: Alter the Discussion Format.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 13: Facilitate the Flow of Conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 4: URGE PARTICIPANTS TO ASK QUESTIONS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 14: Help Participants Get Started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 15: Create the Need for Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 16: Let Participants Know You Expect Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 5: LET YOUR PARTICIPANTS LEARN FROM EACH OTHER.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 17: Choose How You Compose Learning Teams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 18: Build Learning Teams Before Giving Them Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 19: Gradually Immerse Participants in Team Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 20: Use a Variety of Team Learning Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 21: Invite Participants to Teach Each Other.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 6: ENHANCE LEARNING BY EXPERIENCING AND DOING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 22: Create Experiences That Simulate or Match Reality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 23: Ask Participants to Reflect on the Experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 24: Avoid “Monkey See, Monkey Do”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 25: Use Role Play to Develop Verbal Skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 7: BLEND IN TECHNOLOGY WISELY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 26: Transform Active Classroom Strategies into e-Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 27: Use e-Learning to Supplement Classroom Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 28: Use Classroom Sessions to Supplement e-Learning Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGY 8: MAKE THE END UNFORGETTABLE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 29: Get Participants to Review What’s Been Learned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 30: Ask Participants to Evaluate Their Accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 31: Have Participants Plan for the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip 32: Let Participants Celebrate the End.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINAL ADVICE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePfeiffer Publications Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405049798999,"sku":"9780787976132","price":40.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787976132.jpg?v=1730488501","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/training-the-active-training-way-9780787976132","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}