Full Description
Successful presentations are the result of careful planning and meticulous attention to detail. They are delivered by people who understand communication and who know their subject well - by people who understand what learning is and who know, above all, that learning should be fun. This is a reference for anyone involved in adult education. Doug Malouf's shares his wealth of experience and renowned skills in adult education to make your sessions come alive. You will see the involvement of your audience, feel their energy and hear their response. With a new chapter on e-learning and more advice on encouraging and building participation, this updated second edition will keep your training skills up to date. Doug shows you how to: plan well-designed and structured sessions; appreciate the process of adult learning; use visuals effectively; engage your audience in active and enjoyable participation; use ice-breakers to maximum effect; build your participants' skills; add pace to your presentations; design effective handouts; and evaluate your sessions.
Contents
ForewordAcknowledgmentsPreface1 How I stopped losing and started learning2 Understanding learning3 Learning with adults4 Setting objectives5 The Apple Tree approach6 Understanding learning sessions - part 17 Understanding learning sessions - part 28 The power of pictures9 Participation10 Ice-breakers11 Action learning12 Pace13 How to fill in a session outline14 Common sense evaluation15 Handouts16 E-learning17 The future of e-learning, by Thomas J. LaBonte18 Checking the details19 Tips for travelling educators20 It's time to boil an eggBibliographyIndex
