Evidence Based Training Methods, 2nd Edition: A Guide for Training Professionals

 

PART 3

 

Evidence-Based Use of Examples and Practice

In part 2 we reviewed best practices with the communication modes of graphics, text, and audio. Now we turn to two of the most powerful instructional methods associated with learning: examples and practice. Although most instructional professionals do include examples in their training, these examples are often underutilized. In chapter 9 you will learn research-based methods to best craft and engage learners with examples. Chapter 10 focuses on practice activities. In this chapter you will read what kinds of practice activities are most effective, where to place them in your instruction, ...