Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7028
Title: Training and Testing
Long Title: Training and Testing
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 introduces the student to training concepts as well as different psychological tests which are used to determine the potential of persons.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply Test theory to detemine test suitability.
LO2 Apply Cognitive Ability Tests and General Mental Aptitude Tests to determine training potential.
LO3 Evaluate training.
LO4 Facilitate training and training evaluation use test results
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
Psychometric Tests
Cognitive Ability Tests: Achievement Tests, Specific Aptitude Tests, Intelligence Tests.
Test Theory
Construct Validity, Content Validity, Reliability, Standardisation.
Assessing Training Potential
Performance predictors and Training, Predictor reliability, Training needs analysis, Knowlegde, skills and behavioural response analysis
Test results and Learning styles
Application of test results to an analysis of learning population,different levels of learning outcomes, interdependency of learning outcomes,methods of instruction.
Evaluation
Evaluation Methods, parameters and criteria
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Construct and content validity,item analysis and standardization.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Test theory and practical test construction.
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 Learning, 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
  • edited by Ronald K. Hambleton, Peter F. Merenda, Charles D. Spielberger. (2005), Adapting educational and psychological tests for cross-cultural assessment, 1st. all, L. Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, N.J., p.377, [ISBN: 0-8058-3025-1].
  • Robert Edenborough. (2007), Assessment methods in recruitment, selection and performance, 1st. all, Kogan Page, London, [ISBN: 978-0-7494-50140-4].
  • Lynne Millward. (2005), Understanding occupational and organizational psychology, 1st. 2, p.514, [ISBN: 9780761941347].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Peter Jarvis, John Holford & Colin Griffin. (2003), The theory & practice of learning, 2nd. All, London ; Kogan Page., [ISBN: 0749439319].
  • Michael W. Eysenck& Mark T. Keane. (2005), Cognitive Psychology, A Student's Handbook, 5th. 6,13, Psychology Press, Hove, East Sussex, p.646, [ISBN: 1-84169-359-6].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 6 Mandatory