Training from the Back of the Room!: 65 Ways to Step Aside and Let Them Learn
Step Aside Them: Training from the Back of the Room! is Sharon L. Bowman’s book of 65 strategies for shifting training from trainer-led presentation towards learner participation. Its focus on learners talking and teaching makes it relevant to facilitators seeking practical ways to involve groups.
At a glance
- Presents 65 training strategies centred on learners participating and teaching.
- Intended to support training across different topics, groups and learning environments, according to the listing.
- A 320-page English first edition published by Pfeiffer.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The learner-participation approach gives trainers a clear alternative to relying mainly on trainer talk.
- The 65-strategy format offers multiple ideas to consider for classes and training sessions.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Pfeiffer |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 3 Dec. 2008 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0787996629 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0787996628 |
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 1.78 x 23.11 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 590 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Trainers and facilitators looking for learner-participation activities.
- Educators interested in ways to make classes more engaging.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short guide rather than a 320-page book.
- Buyers looking specifically for a research review or evidence appraisal, which the supplied listing does not establish.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback praises the book’s content and usefulness as a teaching resource, with comments in the summary noting that it helped make facilitating classes more engaging. The ideas receive mixed reactions too. That feedback may matter to trainers seeking participatory activities, but it does not establish that every strategy suits every group or learning setting.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the content and usefulness as a teaching resource.
- Feedback highlights engagement and enjoyment when facilitating classes.
Mixed feedback
- Customer feedback says reactions to the ideas are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Training from the Back of the Room! about?
The listing describes 65 strategies intended to shift training towards learners talking and teaching, rather than relying on a trainer-led format.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 320 pages.
Who published this edition?
The listed publisher is Pfeiffer. The edition is marked as the first edition and the publication date is 3 Dec. 2008.
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