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.

List of figures.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.

PART ONE. INTRODUCING ACTIVE TRAINING.

The Nature of Adult Learning.
Concerns About Active Training.
The Delivery of Active Training.

PART TWO. DESIGNING AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM.

Chapter 1. Assessing Training Needs Why Do Assessment?
Chapter 2. Developing Active training Objectives Setting Learning Goals.
Chapter 3. Creating Opening Exercises What Opening Exercises Accomplish.
Chapter 4. Preparing Brain-Friendly Exercises Ten Ways to Obtain participation.
Chapter 5. Finding Alternative Methods to Lecturing Demonstration.
Chapter 6. Using Experiential Learning Approaches Role Playing.
Chapter 7. Designing Active Training Activities The Three Major Ingredient of Any Design.
Chapter 8. Sequencing Active Training Activities Basic Sequencing Guidelines.
Chapter 9. Planning Active Training Programs The Macrodesign of an Active Training Program.
Chapter 10. Blending Technology into Active Training Independent e-Learning.

PART THREE. CONDUCTING AN ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM.

Chapter 11. Beginning an Active Training Program Preparing Yourself Mentally.
Chapter 12. Gaining Leadership of the Training Group Setting Group Norms.
Chapter 13. Giving Presentations and leading Discussions Knowing Your Group.
Chapter 14. Facilitating Structured Activities and Promoting Team Learning Structured Activities.
Chapter 15. Concluding an Active Training Program Reviewing Program Content.

PART FOUR. EXTENDING THE VALUE OF ACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Chapter 16. Providing for Back-on-the-Job Application Prior to the Training Program.
Chapter 17. Evaluating an Active Training Program Interim Feedback.

References.
Index.
About the Authors.
Pfeiffer Publications Guide.