Learning professionals may love those 500-page textbooks, but they're not exactly light reading. Trainers on the go crave a portable reference packed with bite-sized, self-contained topics conveniently arranged for quick access and adaptable to a myriad of instructional situations. They'll be thankful for The 30-Second Encyclopedia of Learning and Performance, which presents hundreds of terms, processes, and methodologies in one place. Readers can instantly locate any subject in the book, then read the brief but thorough entry in 30 seconds to three minutes. Or read Part One start to finish for an overview of the performance-improvement process, then dive back in as necessary. The author lists additional books and online sources, offers "rapid histories" of each subject's evolution and its noteworthy gurus, and writes in refreshing, plain English for rookies and experienced practitioners alike.
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"David Miles has done a wonderful job of de-sanctifying, unmoldering and energizing learning theory. -- Ron Zemke, co-author of "Knock Your Socks Off"
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Learning professionals may love those 500-page textbooks, but they’re not exactly light reading. Trainers on the go crave a portable reference packed with bite-sized, self-contained topics conveniently arranged for quick access and adaptable to a myriad of instructional situations. They’ll be thankful for The 30-Second Encyclopedia of Learning and Performance, which presents hundreds of terms, processes, and methodologies in one place.
Readers can instantly locate any subject in the book, then read the brief but thorough entry in 30 seconds to three minutes. Or read Part One start to finish for an overview of the performance-improvement process, then dive back in as necessary.
The author lists additional books and online sources, offers "rapid histories" of each subject’s evolution and its noteworthy gurus, and writes in refreshing, plain English for rookies and experienced practitioners alike.
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A brief but highly useful introduction to the world of learning,
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The "30-Second Encyclopedia of Learning and Performance" is not the best book if you are looking for an impressive looking volume to sit on your shelf to build credibility with the great unwashed. It is, however, the simplest explanation of every important development in the history of learning and performance. It also explains the contribution and meaning of the most important individuals, theories, vocabulary and practices in learning design and knowledge management.
I read the book looking for blind spots in the authors understanding of what can be considered important in Learning and Performance and found he covered, albeit superficially, virtually everything that is significant in the field. Granted, the treatment is little more than a shallow description but I have never used a book that sparked as many creative solutions and led me into as many successful investigations. The thorniest challenges lead me to the book and then, going through the little blurbs on each idea, I know where to go to do further research. Whether you are new to Learning and Development and need a primer, or you are a grizzled old veteran like me, this book deserves a place if not on your bookshelf, then in your top right hand desk drawer.
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Provides a terrific shallow overview of performance technology, with plenty of references to additional resources.
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Kurt Lewin, United States, Howard Gardner, Frederick Taylor, Peter Drucker, World War, Marvin Weisbord, Daniel Goleman, Michael Hammer, Productive Workplaces, Ron Zemke, Jean Piaget, Richard Pascale, Robert Gagne, Benjamin Bloom, Donald Schon, Elton Mayo, Robert Mager, William Rothwell, Abraham Maslow, John Noonan, William James, Allison Rossett, Bell Labs, Edwards Deming New!
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- Human Side of Enterprise by Douglas McGregor on page 86, page 118, and page 128
- Preparing Instructional Objectives by Robert F. Mager on page 20, page 23, and page 73
- Human Competence by Thomas F. Gilbert on page 7, page 74, and page 88
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