Trainer's pocketbook, 11th edition : a pocketful of tips, techniques and tools for trainers, instructors, teachers and group leaders /: a pocketful of tips, techniques and tools for trainers, instructors, teachers and group leaders. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Townsend ; illustrations by Phil Hailstone.
• Other Names: Townsend, John; Hailstone, Phil
• Contents: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; AUTHOR'S PREFACE; INTRODUCTION; 3 DIMENSIONS TO TRAINING; 3D TRAINER GRID; BEWARE OF THE EXPERT; LEARNING THEORY; BRAINS -- HOW ADULTS LEARN; BRAINS; DO BRAINS DECLINE?; SPEED/PREFERENCES; RETENTION: THE PROOF; RECALL: 5 MAIN FACTORS; RECALL OVER TIME; HOW TO KEEP RECALL HIGH; BRAINS -- LEFT AND RIGHT; STIMULATING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAIN; VHF; MULTI-CHANNEL MESSAGES; MNEMONICS; DONKEY BRIDGES; MIND SET; LEARNING ENVIRONMENT; THE IDEAL ENVIRONMENT; SEATING PATTERNS; SEATING PATTERNS PSYCHOLOGY; SETTING UP THE ROOM; MEDIA; PREPARING TO TRAIN; THE 5 W'S. Structuredesign: step 1; design: step 2; design: step 3; memory techniques; course timing; training methods; trainer preparation; training delivery; general; icebreakers; enthusiasm; the facilitraining rainbow; presenting/demonstrating; using your voice; getting on the right vhf channel; lighthouse technique; types of body language; body language tips; body language: hands; body language: standing; teaching/socratic direction; facilitating discussion/brainstorming; process monitoring; dealing with difficult questions; dealing with 'outbursts'; dealing with challengers; audio visual support. Vhf communicationfirst aid kit; v: vistips; v: the flip chart; v: flip tips; v: graphics; v: health warning!; v: slide tips; v: creating your own videos; v: on screen interaction ideas; v: the whiteboard; v: the talking wall; h: using music and sound effects; h: the mp3 player/ tablet; f: anecdotes and metaphors; f: parables; f: touch, taste and smell; f: cross-sensing; murphy's law; video feedback; group & individual exercises; icebreakers; the quiz; case studies; video recording; role-playing; role-playing feedback rules; project work; 3 universal exercise designs; conclusion.
• Publisher Details: Alresford, Hants, U.K : Management Pocketbooks Ltd
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 658.3124; Employees -- Training of; Training; Employees -- Training of; Group games; Training; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior; Employees -- Training of; Training; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781908284310; 1908284315
• Related ISBNs: 9781906610548
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.