Active Training: A Handbook of Techniques, Designs Case Examples, And Tips

by Mel Silberman

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education, Teaching, Business, Textbooks

348 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1990

About the author

Dr. Melvin L. Silberman was president of Active Training, a provider of cutting-edge training seminars, including Surefire Ways to Make Your Meetings Active and The Consummate Team Facilitator. He was also a professor of adult and organizational development at Temple University, as well as a best-selling author. His books include 101 Way to Make Training Active (Pfeiffer, 1995), Active Learning (Allyn & Bacon, 1996), Active Training (2nd Ed.) (Pfeiffer, 1998). Silberman consulted for corporate, governmental, educational, and human service organizations worldwide. He was also a speaker at professional conferences.

Reviews

[Dale]

handbook

Directed reading as part of a business class I am taking about training, interesting and has utility. I did the kindle version, probably should have gone for a traditional book so that I can use it in my work space and mark it up. Full of checklists and feedback loops.

[Amy]

Learner centric and practical,this is a straightforward resource to designing learning that maximizes theory…without being weighted down in theory.

[Carly G]

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[Kristie J.]

This book is well worth reading for anyone who is training and educating adults in face-to-face sessions. Heavy emphasis is placed on various activities and exercises to get learners to collaborate and interact to enhance learning and maintain their attention. Easy and quick to read with lots of examples.

[Dr. Dena]

Decent for an idea reference book for practitioners.

[Al Lock]

Read this to understand the concepts of active training and why it works.