| Description |
314 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-260) and index. |
| Contents |
Designing Training -- Workshop and Training Design -- Conducting Needs Assessments -- Guidelines for Questionnaires -- Analyzing Training Needs -- Setting Realistic Goals -- Writing Learning Objectives -- Answering "What's in It for Me?" -- Planning -- Components of Quality Planning -- Preparation -- Relevance -- Adaptability -- Individualized -- Guidelines for Planning -- Involving All Learning Styles -- Providing Balance -- Including Variety -- Outlining Training Content -- Sequence of Content -- Simple to Complex -- Familiar to Unfamiliar -- Chronological Order -- Relative Importance -- Logical Grouping -- Planning Aids -- Organizing Learning Experiences -- Sample Workshop Format -- Checklist for Training Plan -- Planning for Learning Transfer -- Planning for Involvement -- Planning for Movement -- Activities -- Making Arrangements for Training -- Flyers -- Proof, Proof, Proof! -- Directions and Location -- Date and Time -- Who Should Register -- Logistics of a Training Session -- Opening the Session -- Housekeeping Details -- Ending the Session -- Closure Activities -- Activities for Individuals, Partners, Small Groups and Whole Groups -- Icebreakers and Opening Activities -- Why Icebreakers? -- Selecting the Right Icebreaker -- Introductory Icebreakers -- Icebreakers Related to Training Content -- Icebreakers Just for Fun -- Individual Activities -- Journaling -- Word Games -- Partner Activities -- Interviews -- Debates -- Partner Worksheets -- Other Partner Activities -- Selecting Partners. |
| Summary |
Early Childhood Workshops That Work! is a comprehensive guide that illustrates how to design, organize, conduct, and evaluate effective early childhood workshop and training seminars. It also includes sections on troubleshooting problem situations and designing learning materials. The author offers tips, guidance, and inside information from her years of experience as a successful workshop leader. |
| Awards |
Trainer of the Year Award. |
| Subject |
Teachers' workshops -- Planning.
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Teachers -- In-service training.
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Early childhood education -- Activity programs.
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Early childhood education -- Activity programs.
(OCoLC)fst00900597
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Teachers -- In-service training.
(OCoLC)fst01144294
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Teachers' workshops -- Planning.
(OCoLC)fst01144544
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Berufliche Fortbildung.
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Kleinkinderziehung.
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Mitarbeiter.
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| Added Title |
Workshops that work! |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Alexander, Nancy P., 1941- Early childhood workshops that work! Beltsville, Md. : Gryphon House, ©2000 (OCoLC)606598247 |
| ISBN |
0876592159 |
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9780876592151 |
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