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Core Module Information
Module title: Learning and Development
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM11406
Module leader: Janice McMillan
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module aims to develop your ability to critically analyse current theories and trends in the field of human resource development (HRD) and critically reflect on the merits and effectiveness of a range of organisational and personal HRD practices. The module provides you with advanced content on how individuals learn; the design, delivery and evaluation of training programmes; and the dissemination and sharing and knowledge in organisations. It focuses on your need to develop your academic/theoretical knowledge as well as developing and improving your vocational skills in the field of HRD.Foundations of Learning and Development; Theories of Learning, Training Design and Evaluation; Strategic Human Resource Development; Career Development; Knowledge Management; Management Development; Organisational Learning; Learning Organisation
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a comprehensive and advanced understanding of the principles of training design, delivery and evaluation.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the requirements and implications of the integration of learning and development activity with organisational needs.

LO3: Display a critical awareness of current practice and academic research in the field of HRD.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Janice McMillan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 Live academic sessions are held weekly and involve a wide variety of audio-visual resources and group discussions and activities.
Online Guided independent study 188 Guided independent study - you are expected to be an independent learner and make use of web resources and directed reading.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 50 1~2 Week 9 HOURS= 10 minutes This individual recorded presentation requires application and evaluation of key learning and development theory to case organisational examples.
Report 50 1~2~3 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 words This individual report requires the development of a training intervention through application of learning and development theory to a case scenario.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
HRM11406 - Learning and Development
 

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