In this book, two seasoned teachers show how to set reading goals, assess students to ensure goals are being met, and carry out instruction. Stressing that there are many ways to determine where students are and just as many ways to determine where to take them, they give teachers the tools to make that journey. [...]
What’s the best way to get a workshop to work well ? no matter its size or how much equipment is in it? Smart Workshop Solutions tells all. It shows woodworkers who want to do more how to do it better with functional shops that meet their needs. Featuring over 200 color photos and drawings, [...]
Amazon.com Review Setting Up Shop is designed both for professional craftspeople who often have the poorest and most sparsely equipped shops because they are too busy to make improvements, and for hobbyists and weekend warriors who need a shop for entertainment as much getting work done. Author Sandor Nagyszalanczy does a good job of pointing [...]
Review “…Logical format, clear instructions, and lots of practical examples… Highly recommended.” — Peggy Jacobsen, Ph.D., President, Puget Sound Chapter, Society for Technical Communicators”An important guide to this field…has the bases well covered.” — Carol Perkins, Training Development Manager, Brooktrout Technology”This is the first book I recommend if you don’t have the time to make [...]
Review Finally, a book that clearly explains what a performance consultant does! I have struggled with this for years. Stolovitch and Keeps have clearly nailed it. This is even better than Telling Ain’t Training; now you get the full picture of what it takes to improve employee performance. Read it and get to work! –Petti [...]
In today’s fast-changing work world, employees constantly need to learn new skills. At the same time, training budgets are shrinking. Who’s left to do the training? Whether it’s a quick software demonstration or a two-day seminar, it’s often managers, supervisors, and team leaders who must provide this “training-to-go.” This concise guide focuses solely on the [...]
One type of workshop may not suit every woodworker—after all, a turner has different needs than a furniture maker—but one guide is just right for telling every woodworker how to set up the perfect shop. Wood® Magazine provides ideal standards for work flow, machine space, electric power, lighting, ventilation, dust control, and other factors. More [...]
Offers parents a realistic and practical approach to meeting the challenges of raising children today. Teaches effective and enjoyable ways to relate to children. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Inside Flap Offers parents a realistic and practical approach to meeting the challenges of raising [...]
Review “Silberman’s book proves that learning can be fun. Its usable, practical ideas make training come alive!” —–Edward E. Scannel –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review “If you want to shift from lecture-based learning (or lack of it) to participant-centered (with plenty of transfer), then 101 [...]
Review “…so many useful tips…If you’re thinking of even making some spare cash from giving workshops, this one’s for you.” (Writing Magazine, March 2009) The Trainer’s Guide to Training Most new trainers and presenters know all they need to know about their chosen subject. Unfortunately, few of them actually know how to present what they [...]