The Handbook of Experiential Learning
Chapter One
CHANGING ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS
THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY
Mel Silberman
Mel Silberman is the author of numerous books in the field of training and
development, including Active Training (3rd ed.) (Pfeiffer, 2006), PeopleSmart
(Berrett-Koehler, 2000), Working PeopleSmart (Berrett-Koehler, 2004), 101 Ways to Make Training
Active (2nd ed.) (Pfeiffer, 2005), and Training the Active Training Way (Pfeiffer, 2006).
Mel is professor emeritus of adult and organizational development at Temple University
and president of Active Training, a provider of seminars and publications in
adult learning, training techniques, coaching, team facilitation, and interpersonal
intelligence. He is a frequent presenter at conferences of the American Society for
Training and Development (ASTD), the International Society of Performance
Improvement (ISPI), and the North American Simulation and Gaming Association
(NASAGA). His clients encompass corporate, educational, governmental, and human
service organizations worldwide. Recent clients include ... read full excerpt from The Handbook of Experiential Learning ebook
