Learning Through Fun and Games

TWO BOOKS IN THIS SERIES-As a great believer in the idea that the best trainers are also the best learners I was both reassured and amazed that one of the authors, Jeff Kinder, has the unique distinction of World Record Holder for ice skating on stilts! I guess that makes writing a couple of excellent training books seem like a stroll in the park. These books are extremely well set out with the activities categorised and detailed for maximum ease of use. There is a useful variety of "meatiness" and meanings in the activities along with some very imaginatively presented and practical theoretical background and facilitator support information. The second publication even has a support CD with ready-to-use activity handouts. A key feature of these books is that Elyssebeth Leigh & Jeff Kinder have ensured the freshness of the activities by drawing contributions from several professional facilitators from a range of industry cultures. This ensures that there is something for everyone, no matter what the industry or content area. So for any trainer or facilitator who believes in the power of participant-centred learning through involvement, active discovery and reflection, I highly recommend these two fresh publications. They are handsomely published in a practical A4 format by McGraw-Hill. Add them to your learning professionals' toolbox and maybe one day you will achieve the trainer's equivalent of skating on stilts!