Training & Development: Communicating for Success (Subscription)

Updated in its 2nd edition, Training & Development: Communicating for Successpresents a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to developing training programs organized around the Needs-Centered model of training.Rooted in contemporary instructional communication research, the book suggests that every aspect of developing a training program should be based upon trainee needs. Students are exposed to web-based training and new training technologies and learn how the internet plays a role in training and development. The text also presents students with information about career opportunities in training and development and exercises for practicing and applying what they’ve learned.

Table of Contents:
In This Section: I) Brief Table of Contents II) Detailed Table of Contents   I) Brief Table of Contents   Chapter 1. Introducing Communication Training         Chapter 2. Mastering How Adults Learn Chapter 3. Conducting a Needs Assessment and a Task Analysis Chapter 4. Developing Objectives and Designing a Curriculum         Chapter 5. Developing Training Content             Chapter 6. Using Training Methods         Chapter 7. Using Web Training for E-Learning Chapter 8. Using Presentation Aids in Training            Chapter 9. Developing Training Plans     Chapter 10. Delivering the Training Session     Chapter 11. Assessing Learning Outcomes       Chapter 12. Becoming a Training Professional     II) Detailed Table of Contents             Chapter 1. Introducing Communication Training Training Defined       Training and Related Functions        Training and Communication Training Steps: An Overview of the Training Process       Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 2. Mastering How Adults Learn Laws of Learning      Andragogy Versus Pedagogy Andragogical Training Applications   Learning Styles         Adapting to Different Learning Styles: Recommendations for the Trainer         Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills   Chapter 3. Conducting a Needs Assessment and a Task Analysis Domains of Learning How to Conduct a Needs Assessment        How to Assess Needs Without a Comprehensive Needs Assessment Process  How to Analyze the Training Task    How to Prepare a Task Analysis      Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills   Chapter 4. Developing Objectives and Designing a Curriculum         How to Write Training Objectives     How to Design a Curriculum  How to Teach a Skill  How to Make Every Lesson Successful Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Applications and Analysis      Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 5. Developing Training Content             Sources of Training Material Processing Training Materials          Sample Training Content Outlines    Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 6. Using Training Methods         Lecturing       Managing Experiential Activities       Facilitating Group Discussions         Selecting the Best Training Method  Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 7. Using Web Training for E-Learning Understanding E-Learning     Types of Technology Training Tools Developing Web Training      Using the Needs-Centered Training Model for E-Learning  Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 8. Using Presentation Aids in Training            Purposes of Presentation Aids Strategies for Using Presentation Aids       Types of Presentation Aids   Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills     Chapter 9. Developing Training Plans     The Purpose of Training Plans         Preparing to Write a Training Plan   Training Plan Formats          Developing the Participant’s Guide   Practical Training Plan Tips   Testing the Training Plan      Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills   Chapter 10. Delivering the Training Session     Planning Your Training Delivery       How to Connect with Trainees         How to Manage Potential Conflict in Training Situations     How to Evaluate and Improve Your Delivery         Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 11. Assessing Learning Outcomes       Understanding Assessment   Assessing Affective Learning: Did TheyLike It?      Assessing Cognitive Learning: Did TheyLearn It?    Assessing Behavioral Learning: Can They Do It?    Interpreting Assessment Information         Summary and Review         Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills    Chapter 12. Becoming a Training Professional How to Get a Training Job    How to Identify Training Needs How to Develop Training Proposals  Summary and Review         Resources for the Training Professional     Questions for Discussion and Review         Questions for Application and Analysis       Activities for Applying Principles and Skills