Instructional Design for Action Learning

By: Geri McArdle

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Synopsis: This book gives you all the guidance and exercises you need to incorporate action learning into every training you conduct.A trainer&’s job is to ensure their lessons stick, which means relating lessons to their trainees&’ own on-the-job experiences. Author Geri McArdle teaches trainers how to do this by using the strategies of &“action learning&” in their lesson design and presentation to help learners better absorb the material.Filled with examples of easy-to-implement action learning techniques, Instructional Design for Action Learning shows you how to: create fun and memorable activities that match participants&’ needs, learning styles, and levels of understanding;encourage learners to build on their own experiences;evaluate learner mastery during the entire learning event;strengthen learning transfer back on the job;and accurately measure post-training results.By providing trainers with the tools they need to make real learning happen, this essential guide strengthens the value of your program--and the job performance of those you train.