Telling Ain't Training

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Summary: Check this important book out.
Review: Telling Ain't Training is a 'must read' for performance consultants, trainers, teachers and university lecturers for the following reasons:
1. The knowledge contained within it is derived from good research.
2. The five step model for creating training sessions is simple, effective, and has been validated many times over.
3. The writing is clear and concise, with many examples provided to bring the content to life.
4. The book is structured in a way which follows the adult learning principles Stolovitch and Keeps advocate.
5. It's fun to read.
If you facilitate the learning of others, you will definitely learn something new and valuable that you will be able to incorporate into your work, benefiting you and most importantly your learners.
Check this important book out.

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Summary: A must for all training professionals
Review: This book is a must for anyone concerned with the development and/or delivery of training. Whether you are a novice or have many years of experience in the field, the book has a lot to offer. The content is presented in a fun, easy to follow, practical manner. Harold and Erica follow what they preach -- the book is interactive throughout. I read the book from cover to cover, and will use it as a reference while developing training materials in the future.

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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: This excellent book by Harold D. Stolovitch and Erica J. Keeps - researchers and consultants in workplace learning and performance - emphasizes making training fun and interactive. While their basic learning principles will be familiar to those in the field, they enliven their book with examples, exercises and research. The authors distinguish among training, instruction and education. They note the differences among various types of knowledge. Then, they explain the major factors that motivate people to learn and show how to apply these principles in hands-on teaching situations. Charts, illustrations, quizzes, and short chapter summaries enrich the book. We believe that even professionals already familiar with the field will enjoy this refreshing and lively look at how to help people learn. And if you are hiring trainers, this is what they should know.