This is an invaluable tool for academic educators, corporate and industrial trainers, supervisors, and human resource development specialists. This new text integrates theory and application to guide instructors and trainers in building efficient and effective instructional courses and programs.
On a practical level, topics such as data gathering techniques, analysis techniques, how to write effective reports and presentations, and how to evaluate and develop courses and programs are covered. The text also covers detailed approaches to important procedures such as needs assessment, and uses graphics and charts to reinforce fundamental concepts. Each chapter begins with a set of objectives and ends with a self-assessment.