Instant Case Studies: How to Design, Adapt, and Use Case Studies in Training [Paperback]

Jean Barbazette (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0787968854 | ISBN-13: 978-0787968854

If you want to:

• improve learning retention
• create discovery learning
• make training interactive
• increase participation, and
• make training fun...

...this book is for you! In this easy-to-use resource, author and training expert Jean Barbazette gives you 71 case studies to use instantly or modify to meet your specific learning needs. She defines the five types of case studies and their different purposes, shows the benefits of using case studies, and offers clear-cut suggestions for writing your own original case studies or customizing existing case studies. Barbazette also offers step-by-step instructions for processing each case study to maximizing the potential for learning. In addition, all of the 71 case studies and discussion questions in the second half of this book are contained on the book's companion CD-ROM for your use. Answers to all case study questions are provided in the book.

Editorial Reviews

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"These cases will certainly streamline the length of time you would have to spend creating a case." (IACET (International Assoc. for Continuing Education & Training, January 2004)

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"Jean Barbazette's eight-step procedure and ready-to-use case studies will immediately increase your training effectiveness. This book is an essential addition to every trainer's bookshelf."
— Sivasailam Thiagarajan, author, Design Your Own Games and Activities

"Wow! What a practical and complete book on the development and use of case studies. I wish I had it years ago when I was teaching management and using case studies."
— Donald L. Kirkpatrick, professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin

"Interactive teaching-learning works. Jean Barbazette has created a wonderful, easy-to-apply volume that allows us to broaden our training repertoire instantly. What a rich source for developing and running cases."
— Harold D. Stolovitch, emeritus professor, Instructional and Performance Technology, Universite de Montreal; clinical professor, Human Performance at Work, University of Southern California; and principal, HAS Learning & Performance Solutions LLC

"Jean Barbazette's latest book is a must for every instructional designer's tool kit."
— Richard G. Wong, manager, training and development, Orange County Transportation Authority

"You can't get more practical than this book! It is filled with how-to's, templates, checklists, and actual cases which can be used, as is, in your own training programs. This book is the 'one-stop shop' for creating and using case studies."
— Dana Gaines Robinson, coauthor, Performance Consulting

"Chock-full of great examples, important cautions, and wonderful lessons of experience, Jean helps her readers not only write better case studies, but also understand their use as a critical learning tool."
— Beverly Kaye, founder and CEO, Career Systems International, coauthor, Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting People to Stay and author, Up is Not the Only Way

"A must read if you want learning to be active. It's an extremely clear, step-by-step guide that will shorten your preparation time, yet enhance your creativity as a case study writer. No serious trainer can be without it."
— Mel Silberman, author, Active Training and 101 Ways to Make Training Active

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Pfeiffer (October 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787968854
• ISBN-13: 978-0787968854
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,622,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Problem with the Paperback Edition of this book, October 8, 2007

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An American (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instant Case Studies: How to Design, Adapt, and Use Case Studies in Training (Paperback)

The author of this book has some valuable insights about using case studies and provides great examples. The problem if there is any, is that this book in it's paperback form is supposed to have a CD-ROM attached to it. However, it isn't. So either you have to contact the publisher yourself to get a CD sent to you, or if you're like me you return the copy to Amazon and request a replacement. But guess what? They send you another copy without the CD. Not very nice. When I called the publisher their service representative didn't even know that the book comes in paperback. It's just a messy situation all around. So if you're lucky to get a copy with the CD attached you'll have a valuable resource to use. If not, it's up to you whether the high price you're paying without getting a CD is worth it. Just maybe if enough people don't order the book the publisher might get the message and start including the CD. So buyer beware and buy the paperback edition at your own risk!!!