Module: Contemporary Issues & The Future of Learning & Development

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Contemporary Issues & The Future of Learning & Development
Module Code	HR5013 (ITS) / MNA1056 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Claire Gubbins
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module will explore current issues impacting learning and development and future trends. This module combines the best available scientific evidence on these issues and trends from notable academics and researchers with case examples from learning and development professionals globally. It will explore the connection between scientific research evidence and its application to practice. This module will be delivered in a collaboration between the IITD and DCU Business School.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe current trends and issues in Learning and Development research
2. Assess the potential contribution of L&D academic research to organisational practice
3. Analyse and critique theory and research on L&D, and convert theory and research into practice
4. Demonstrate understanding of the key tradeoffs faced by L&D researchers in designing research studies
5. Apply your understanding of contemporary L&D issues to evaluate the challenges and opportunities of developing people in organisations
6. Generate research-informed solutions for the implementation of organisational development and change

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Classroom and/or online lectures
Independent Study	50	Reading and preparation for each workshop
Assignment Completion	40	Prepare and submit final written assignment
Online activity	10	Identify topic and complete five online reflective activities
Assessment Feedback	1	Review and reflect on assignment feedback
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Content will vary but will focus on the world class L&D research being conducted within DCU Business School and across our global network.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	Students will submit an essay or case study which explores one of the topics covered in the module in depth, demonstrating the strengths and limitations of that research in devising solutions to a practical HR problem from their organisational experience.	80%	n/a
Completion of online activity	Students will use LOOP Forum to submit five short analyses of the practice implications of the all of the Research Topics except the one chosen for their Essay/Case Study. Each analysis will be a maximum of 300 words in the form of a email to the leadership team of their current organisation, or one with which they are familiar, summarising the practical implications of the research reported in each case.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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