Evidence-based training methods a guide for training professionals

"Seasoned technical trainer Ruth Colvin Clark has synthesized the findings of today's crucial learning research into a noteworthy refresher of her 2010 book. Delve into the foundational ideas of evidence-based practice and discover a clear pathway to applying best practices to the creation...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Clark, Ruth Colvin
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Alexandria, VA ASTD Press 2015
Edition:2nd edition
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Part 1. Evidence-based practice and learning. What is evidence-based learning?
  • Cognitive load and learning
  • Engagement in learning
  • Part 2. Evidence-based use of graphics, text, and audio. Visualize your content
  • Explain visuals
  • Make it personal
  • Avoid too much of a good thing
  • Part 3. Evidence-based use of examples and practice. Accelerate expertise with examples
  • Does practice make perfect?
  • Part 4. Evidence applied : best practices with explanations, procedural lessons, scenario-based lessons, and games. Effective explanations
  • Teaching procedures
  • Teaching critical thinking skills with scenarios
  • Games and learning
  • Part 5. Evidence-based principles of instruction. The big picture : 10 principles from instructional research