Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7025
Title: Learning and Training
Long Title: Learning and Training
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is all about Training. Adult Learning Theory, as well as more general Learning Theories based on Piaget, Kolb and Gagne, will be discussed and applied. Training Needs Analysis and Developing and Delivering a Training Sequence will complete the module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 conduct didactic analysis
LO2 specify learning outcomes and their context
LO3 plan successful training sessions using learning theory
LO4 choose the appropriate training method
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Training
The preparation of a training plan for organisations. Setting up, resourcing and managing a training function. The role of trainers as training deliverers. Internal consultants. Change agents and/or managers of learning resources. The role of line management in employee development. The manager as mentor or coach. The assessment and evaluation of an organisation’s learning strategies and their contribution to organisational objectives. The development needs of employee development staff. Career patterns and learning events for developing skills. The management skills needs of employee development practitioners.
Perception: Theories of Perception, Cognition, Conceptualisation, Socialisation
A deeper understanding of Perception, Perception and Behaviour - Freud
Learning: Piaget, Gagne, Kolb - Learning as problem-solving - Motivation and Achievement, Adult Learning
In depth analysis of cognitive learning principles suitable for training
Development Strategy and Plans
Analysis and understanding of an organisation’s strategy and goals. Identification of a learning strategy and its contribution to corporate success. Strategic choices and the management of change processes. The role of employee development in change programmes. The role of and alternative approaches to organisation development. Characteristics of the ‘learning organisation’.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Perception and micro-processes of Learning according to Gagne
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Didactic analysis
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research and Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Study, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Tutorial Contact Tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jim Stewart. (2011), Learning and Talent Development, 1st. all, Chartered Inst of Pers/Develop, p.424, [ISBN: 9781843982500].
  • Thomas N Garavan, Caroline Hogan, Amanda Cahir-O'donnell,. (2003), Making Training and Development Work, [ISBN: 978-1-86076-276-5].
  • Peter Jarvis, John Holford & Colin Griffin. (2003), The theory & practice of learning, 2nd. all, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-07494385].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lynne Millward. (2005), Understanding occupational and organizational psychology, 1st. 3,5.6, London ; SAGE., [ISBN: 9780761941347].
  • M. Eysenck. Psychology; An International Perspective, 1st. 3,5, Psychology Press, p.960, [ISBN: 978-184169361].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development,
    http://www.cipd.co.uk
  • Journal, British Journal of Management.
  • Journal, International Journal of Human Resource Management.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 5 Mandatory