Product Description

this handbook pulls together for the first time both the theory and the practice of experiential learning and all types of learning that employ activity-based experience. based on sound theoretical underpinning, and making full use of examples and guidance for successful implementation, experiential learning enables readers to unlease some of the more potent indgredients of learning through experience.

'everything that can possibly provide, or affect, a learning experience, is discussed: most theories of learning, and every conceivable way to interest learners in an activity...even very accomplished developers who prepare learning experiences for all types of learners, from grade level classes through executive seminars can undoubtedly find many ideas to expand the design options upon which they can draw.' leadership and organisational development journal.

previously known as the power of experiential learning.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #81781 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 314 pages

Businessballs.com
"A rich modern guide to the crucial experiential aspect of modern
training...Theory and application are extensively and expertly explained."

Review

"this will no doubt encourage numerous practitioners to search for the new and awaken in them the desire to approach the task of teaching young and adult students alike in an innovative, yet also critical way."

dr nena mijoc, associate professor of andragogics and andragogical didactics, university of ljubljana

"everything that can possibly provide, or affect, a learning experience, is discussed: most theories of learning and every conceivable way to interest learners in an activity."

erwin rausch, kean university, usa in learning and organizational development journal

"full of useful and creative ideas that can be used by trainers and facilitators to develop a range of skills."

people management

"a very welcome addition to the literature base of experiential learning."

robbie nicol, university of edinburgh

“a well researched book. i relished the breadth of its ideas and the variety of its references…as bracing and uplifting as the natural landscapes it alludes to.”

training and coaching today

“there is a vast array of information in here that could prove useful to trainers and educators…lots of interesting nuggets…if you are new to experiential learning or haven’t had the opportunity to learn about many of the theories and research it is based on, this would be an invaluable book to read.”

training journal

“wow! mind-blowing stuff. it’s going to be some time before i stop enthusing about this book. this is a must for all development practitioners, educators, trainers and facilitators alike…meticulously researched…the breadth of coverage is remarkable…five out of five stars.”

alison norris, hr consultancy manager, mhl support.

“a crucible of useful ideas for management education, corporate training, youth-development work, schools, colleges and universities…a handbook that flows and bids you read on.”

newscheck

“a rich modern guide to the crucial experiential aspect of modern training and education in which theory and application are extensively and expertly explained.”

businessballs.com

Newscheck
"A crucible of useful ideas for management education, corporate training,...and universities...A handbook that flows and bids you read on."

Customer Reviews

Not a good experience
Not good I'm afraid. The writing style is not gripping and was not a great experience. I wanrted to get some useful ideas to use when delivering my own training sessions but didn't.

Disappointing
Although the authors keep claiming throughout the book that this is a handbook, it feels like it does not fit the bill: the theories of learning and teaching are interestingly introduced to start with, but then, later on, it does keep too much on a theoretical level and never gets hands-on enough.

Besides, it somewhat deals a lot with outdoors education, which was not something to expect from the title or the introduction.

A positive point is that it aims at educators/teachers at all levels of education.