The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Programs

Meier, Dave

ISBN 10: 0071355472 / ISBN 13: 9780071355476

Published by McGraw Hill, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Programs
• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071355472
• ISBN 13: 9780071355476
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Discover how today's corporations are benefiting from accelerated learning to speed training time, improve results, and reduce costs.

Accelerated learning is the use of music, color, emotion, play, and creativity to involve the whole student and enliven the learning experience. The Accelerated Learning Handbook is the first definitive book to explain state-of-the-art accelerated learning techniques to trainers and teachers, and features 40 techniques designed to save money while producing far better results.

Leading expert Dave Meier provides an overview of the background and underlying principles of accelerated learning, and reviews the latest supporting research results. Training professionals will look to The Accelerated Learning Handbook to:

• Improve the long-term value of training
• Cut course development time by half
• Discover tips for music- and computer-based learning

About the Author

Dave Meier founded the Center for Accelerated Learning in 1980. Since then, he has trained more corporate training professionals to use accelerated learning techniques than any other person worldwide. The Center for Accelerated Learning mails over 200,000 brochures and newsletters annually in support of Dave's work and seminars. His clients include Continental Airlines, Ameritech, Con Edison, Canon USA, Shell Oil, Starbucks, Traveler's Insurance, AT&T, Intel, and American Express. He has published articles in Training & Development magazine, is the editor of Accelerated Learning Application News, and was chosen "Trainer of the Year" by the ASTD's Brain Trainer's Group.