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Training Workshop Essentials: Designing, Developing, and Delivering Learning Events that Get Results |
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CONTENTS |
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LIST OF FIGURES, EXHIBITS, AND TABLES |
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PREFACE |
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How This Book Will Help |
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What You Will Find in the Book |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS |
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INTRODUCTION |
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Relationship Between Training and a Workshop |
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The Role of Instructional System Design (ISD) |
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Why Worry About Workshop Format? |
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How Does Development Impact the Workshop? |
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What Makes Your Delivery So Important? |
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How This Book Is Structured |
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Part 1: Building a Powerful Workshop |
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Chapter 1: Making Learning Effective |
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Identifying Your Role |
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Adult Learning Principles |
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Multiple Intelligences |
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Learning Modalities |
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Addressing Learning Modalities |
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Accelerated Learning |
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Brain-Based Learning |
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Chapter 2: Addressing the Needs of Your Learners |
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Identifying Your Audience |
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Learner Needs, Wants, and Expectations |
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Focus on Your Learners |
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Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners |
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Chapter 3: Creating a Dynamic Workshop Design |
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Elements of a Successful Workshop |
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Important Factors to Consider |
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Creating an Effective Workshop |
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The Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Process |
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Four Levels of Evaluation |
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Develop a Comprehensive Lesson Plan |
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Part 2: Focusing on Your Learners |
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Chapter 4: Using Brain-Based Research to Enhance Learning |
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The Brain and Learning |
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Factors Affecting Learning |
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Creating a Brain-Based Learning Environment |
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The Power of Color |
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The Effect of Sound and Noise |
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The Importance of Nutrition on Learning |
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Chapter 5: Engaging Your Learners |
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Create a Stimulating Learning Event |
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Strategies to Engage Learners |
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Part 3: Getting Ready to Train |
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Chapter 6: Looking Like a Consummate Training Professional |
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Preparing for a Positive Outcome |
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Projecting a Professional Image |
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Training, Presentation, and Facilitation Skills |
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Chapter 7: Putting Power into Training Aids |
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The Power of Training Aids |
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Audiovisual Aids |
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Static Visual Aids |
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Chapter 8: Preparing to Share Your Knowledge |
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Planning for a Successful Outcome |
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Create a Positive Emotional Environment |
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Lead by Example |
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Part 4: Making the Workshop a Success |
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Chapter 9: Keeping the Learning Going |
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Ensure Learner Readiness |
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Manage Learner Expectations |
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Connect with Learners |
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Engage Learners Through Activity |
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Chapter 10: Ending on a High Note |
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The Importance of Closure |
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Ensure Transfer of Training |
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Review of Key Concepts |
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Evaluate Learning Success |
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Active Evaluation |
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Four Levels of Evaluation |
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Session Follow-Up |
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Close with a Bang |
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BIBLIOGRAPHY |
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RESOURCES |
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Button/Badge Makers |
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Creative Training Products/Sessions |
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Disability Advocacy Groups and Organizations |
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Fancy Paper/Presentation Supplies |
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Games and Activities |
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Music |
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Party Supplies and Decorations |
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Self-Study Courses |
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Seminar Companies |
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Websites |
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INDEX |
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TRAINING INFORMATION |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR |
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