The Theory and Practice of Training - Couverture souple

Buckley, Roger; Caple, Jim

 
9780749414610: The Theory and Practice of Training

Synopsis

Revised and updated to take account of all changes in the training field since publication of the 2nd edition, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the major instructional and training theories and their relationship to training in practice. Among the new sections included in this edition are: the increasing consultancy role of in-house trainers; competence based training; a detailed checklist to assess trainer performance; critical incident and reporting grid techniques; and consumer surveys as a means to identify training needs. Throughout the book, new or improved figures have been included. The book makes use of real-life examples from the authors' own experiences of training in practice, of checklists, tables and sample forms. The authors examine all the main training issues, including: the role of training in organizations; proactive and reactive assessments of training needs; training objectives; theoretical models of training; training strategies and methods; validation, evaluation and assessment techniques.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The Theory and Practice of Training, now in its 6th edition, provides a wide-ranging outline of the major instructional and training concepts, and their relationship to training in practice. The authors have expanded on information relating to the training environment, equipment, and strategies, as well as new material on cognitive task analysis (CTA). With real-life case studies to illustrate the theory, this engaging and practical book is as valuable to those who want to put their training experience into a coherent context, as it is to managers who need to understand the role that training can play.

Biographie de l'auteur

Roger Buckley is a Chartered Psychologist who has spent over 30 years in the field of education, training and development. Jim Caple is a Chartered Psychologist and independent personnel consultant, specializing in training and development.

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