Self-Directed Learning : A Practical Guide to Design, Development, and Implementation

George M Piskurich

ISBN 10: 1555425321 / ISBN 13: 9781555425326

Published by Wiley Mai 1993, 1993

About this Item

Neuware - Provides a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to traditional instructional designs. Offers practical guidance on each step of the process, including analyzing trainees' needs and abilities, designing SDL materials, choosing the right implementation strategy, and constructing the most useful evaluation tools. Shows how to identify training needs that match organizational needs, determine the specific tasks that must be learned to meet those needs, and then develop objectives and SDL materials based on those tasks. Provides practical learning aids, including checklists at the And of each chapter, and includes simulations that illustrate step-by-step how theory becomes reality.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Self-Directed Learning : A Practical Guide to Design, Development, and Implementation
• Publisher: Wiley Mai 1993
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555425321
• ISBN 13: 9781555425326
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu

About this title

Synopsis

You can develop your own training materials with the aid of this detailed, but easy-to-use guide. You'll learn how to develop self-directed learning (SDL) packages that are applicable in any situation, from basic industrial and technical skills training to academic classroom training.

This practical guide shows you how to:


* Match training needs with organizational needs
* Determine tasks that must be learned to meet those needs
* Develop objectives and design materials that are in line with those needs


Plus, you'll get practical learning aids and simulations that illustrate how to make theory a reality.

About the Author

GEORGE M. PISKURICH is a training and development specialist. His self-directed learning system won the 1992 American Society for Training and Development's award for best use of instructional technology.