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Product Identifiers

PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100761910204

ISBN-139780761910206

eBay Product ID (ePID)1649427

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWorkshops : Designing and Facilitating Experiential Learning

Publication Year1999

SubjectSocial Work, Communication Studies, Learning Styles

TypeTextbook

AuthorJeff E. Brooks-Harris, Susan R. Stock

Subject AreaSocial Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight13.1 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN99-006167

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal808.53

Table Of ContentIntroduction Three Lessons from The Wizard of Oz Toward an Integrated Model of Workshop Design and FacilitationUsing Learning Styles to Understand Participants and Guide Workshop DesignPreparing for Workshop Design Gathering Information and Setting GoalsCreating a Comprehensive Workshop DesignDesigning Effective Workshop Learning ActivitiesDirecting the Workshop and Creating a Learning EnvironmentFacilitation Skills for Different Types of Experiential LearningWorkshop Evaluations Strategies, Variables and PlansImproving Your Workshop Design, Directing and Facilitation Skills

SynopsisClarifying the fine art of workshop design and facilitation, this book - aimed particularly at social workers - is the ultimate guide to setting up and running a workshop.The authors model takes account of experiential learning and individual learning styles. Numerous examples and exercises are provided., Clarifying the fine art of workshop design and facilitation, this book - aimed particularly at social workers - is the ultimate guide to setting up and running a workshop. The authors' model takes account of experiential learning and individual learning styles. Numerous examples and exercises are provided., Clarifying the fine art of workshop design and facilitation, this book - aimed particularly at social workers - is the ultimate guide to setting up and running a workshop.The authors' model takes account of experiential learning and individual learning styles. Numerous examples and exercises are provided., This volume is designed to present a practical approach to designing and running workshops. It is meant to introduce novice facilitators as well as those with much experience to an integrated model of workshop design and development. Grounded in learning theory, this model is used to demonstrate how to design, facilitate, and direct workshops, as well as how to identify and improve existing skills. Practical, how-to sections assist readers in creating specific experiential activities designed to facilitate different types of learning. Readers also learn how to understand and attend to individual differences as well as to take all workshop participants through a universal cycle of learning. Workshops will be useful to anyone who facilitates workshops in higher education, adult education, business, health care, and other educational settings.

LC Classification NumberLC6519.B76 1999