Self-Directed Learning

GEORGE M. PISKURICH is a training and development specialist. His self-directed learning system won the 1992 American Society for Training and Development's award for best use of instructional technology.

"If you are looking for a book with useful information about self-directed learning, this is it! The author's approach to the topic is Practical with a capital 'P'." --Dr. Angus Reynolds, professor of instructional technology, New York Institute of Technology "Expanding our capacity to develop ourselves and to learn on the job is one of the keys to meeting the challenges of today's complex economic environment. Self-Directed Learning provides human resource development professionals with a practical tool to address this issue." --Katharine C. Weldon, director of educational methods, Ernst & Young

• 1. Why Self-Directed Learning?Part One: Developing Effective Programs2. When to Use Self-Directed Learning (SDL)3. Creating an SDL Package: How to Develop Trainee Objectives and Organize Your Material4. Formatting Your Material: How to Choose the Right Medium for Your Message5. Evaluating Trainees: How to Assess Cognitive Mastery and Performance Improvement6. Debugging Your Package: How to Make Sure It WorksPart Two: Ensuring Successful Implementation7. Preparing Your Organization for Self-Directed Learning8. Distributed Implementation: The Challenge of the On-the-Job Training Site9. Managing the Distributed Implementation: How to Facilitate Delivery, Control, and Evaluation10. Implementation Through Learning Centers: Pros and Cons of Centralized Training Facilities11. Building a Learning Center: What to Do to Make It Work12. The Best It Can Be: Evaluating and Improving Your Self-Directed Learning System