School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

MN30290 Training, learning and development

Credits: 6

Level: Honours

Semester: 2

Assessment: EX60CW40

Requisites:

Before taking this unit you must take MN20291

Aims: To provide an introduction to the processes of adult learning, training and development from both an individual and an organisational perspective. To provide a framework for the links between learning and Strategic Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this unit the student would be able to:
* Understand the nature and contribution of training and development to organisational success;
* Appreciate the role and responsibilities of the individual in training and development;
* Differentiate between employee and management development;
* Make suggestions for creative and innovative approaches to adult learning;
* Provide a framework for analysis and understanding of current thinking in training and development.
Skills:

* Analysis of case material (taught)
* Critical reflection on theory (taught)
* Application of theoretical models (taught)
* Conversations with practitioners (facilitated)
* Design of a learning intervention (taught and facilitated)
Content:
The role of training and development in organisations; Training as a cost or investment; Theories and practice of learning; adult learning; lifelong learning; experiential learning; managers as developers; learning technologies; the training and development cycle; assessment methodologies; evaluation techniques; feedback mechanisms; new approached to CPD.

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