| Module Title |
Contemporary Issues & The Future of Learning & Development |
| Module Code |
MNA1056 (ITS: HR5013) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20729 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Brian Harney | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
n/a
Content will vary but will focus on the world class L&D research being conducted within DCU Business School and across our global network.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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