Secrets to Enliven Learning: How to Develop Extraordinary Self-Directed Training Materials

Author: Ann Petit
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Category: Teaching Resources & Education, Teaching Resources & Education, Industrial Or Vocational Training, Industrial Or Vocational Training, Personnel & Human Resources Management
Book Format: Paperback

Custom training materials made easy! You will flawlessly design your own distinctive training materials with this practical, easy-reading handbook. Petit invites you into her remarkable book with encouraging words: You'll find that being extraordinary rather than ordinary is easier than you think! and If you make mistakes, consider them ordinary events on the road to extraordinary results. She's right. We guarantee that your results with this book will exceed any of your expectations. Motivate your trainees with training materials that: â Capture attention â Highlight the important information â Relate ideas logically...and much more! You get checklists, you get exercises, you get models, games, samples, and references. Petit teaches the value of economical designs--Fill the learner, not the page, she writes--and simple words--Collect plain words and spAnd them wisely. With irresistable verve, Petit introduces you to the 3 Ps of successful training materials: â Preparation: Making sure the cover beckons; fostering a positive learning environment; offering incentives to learn; and guiding with clear instructions â Presentation: Using appearance to aid comprehension; using friAndly, energetic, understandable words; arranging content for optimal learning; and using words creatively to reinforce, emphasize, enliven learning Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, you'll appreciate the practical approach of this smart and charming reference. Grab your pen or pencil, open your mind, and GO!

Table Of Contents
Overview Section I: Preparation Module 1. First Impression: Making Sure the Cover Beckons Module 2. Atmospheric Conditions: Fostering a Positive Learning Environment Module 3. An Ovation for Motivation: Offering Incentives To Learn Module 4. Show the Way: Guiding with Clear Instructions Section III: Presentation Module 5. Looking Good: Using Appearance To Aid Comprehension Module 6. Watch Your Language: Using FriAndly, Energetic, Understanding Words Module 7: Set the Sequence: Arranging Content for Optimal Learning Module 8. Word Plays: Using Words Creatively To Reinforce, Emphasize, Enliven Learning Section III: Practice Module 9. Topple Test Tension: Dispelling Anxiety to Promote Learning Module 10. Variety Pack: Offering Practice Activities Bibliography
About Ann Petit
Ann Petit is a training consultant with 15 years of experience in instructional design, development, and delivery. Her specialty is developing self-study programs that are practical, effective, and easy to use. She brings a vibrant, lighthearted touch to the serious business of training.

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Barcode # 9780883904169
Brand John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Artist / Author Ann Petit
Shipping Weight 0.4200kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.280m
Assembled Length 27.900m
Assembled Height 1.000m
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