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1 online resource (xi, 226 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; List of Figures; Prelude: Pattern Breaking, Pattern Making; Part I Pattern Facilitation; 1 Why are Patterns so Important in the Facilitation of Learning?; 2 Designing Learning That Sticks; 3 The Role of the Learning Facilitator; Part II Learning Skills; 4 Pattern Recognition; 5 Pattern Evaluation; 6 The Use of Questions; 7 Challenge, Confrontation and Creativity; Part III Training Skills; 8 Using Metaphor and Visual Imagery; 9 Simulation: An Opportunity to Rehearse New Patterns; 10 Reinforcing and Applying New Patterns Using Action Plans. |
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11 Pattern Making in Organisational Contexts12 Measuring Lasting and Successful Behavioural Change; Conclusion: Developing Effective Learning Strategies; Index. |
| Summary |
Pattern Making, Pattern Breaking describes an inter-active, learner-centred process that values existing experience (old patterns) whilst creating real and demonstrable behavioural change (new patterns). The author draws on a wide range of well-established methodologies, practical examples, activities and suggestions. The result is a back that gives anyone involved in training, educating or developing adults the confidence and the knowledge to use engaging, challenging and interactive techniques to create powerful, memorable and transferable learning experiences. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Employees -- Training of.
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Employees -- Training of. |
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Adult learning.
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Adult learning. |
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Active learning.
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Active learning. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Alder, Ann, 1957- Pattern making, pattern breaking. Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, c2010 9780566088537 (DLC) 2010032718 (OCoLC)688998748 |
| ISBN |
9780566088537 |
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0566088533 |
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9781409419112 electronic book |
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1409419118 electronic book |
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