ACE
AD2013: Contemporary Developments in Learning and Development
| Credit Weighting: | 5 |
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| No. of Students: | Min 12, Max 35. |
| Pre-requisite(s): | None |
| Co-requisite(s): | None |
| Teaching Period(s): | Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (depending on client needs). |
| Teaching Methods: | 2 x 6hr(s) Workshops; Other (work-based application via assigned coach); Directed Study ( Recommended reading) |
| Module Co-ordinator: | Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education. |
| Lecturer(s): | Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education, Staff, Irish Institute of Training and Development. |
| Module Objective: | To explore current and emerging concepts and issues in the field of learning and development. |
| Module Content: |
The content of this module is intended to evolve with trends in the field. The following content is representative of material covered within this module. · The evolution of the learning and development specialist to be an OD Specialist · The contribution of learning and development to knowledge management in organisations · Cross cultural dimensions of learning and development · Learning and development issues in multi-nationals · Employability, talent development, and learning and development · Diversity issues and learning and development · The 'New Career' and learning and development challenges · Ethics, CSR, Sustainability and Learning and Development. |
| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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| Assessment: | Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Entry and participation in online programme discussion forum (40 marks). Presentation on an emerging topic within learning and development (60 marks)). |
| Compulsory Elements: | Continuous Assessment. |
| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): | Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero. |
| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: | 40%. |
| End of Year Written Examination Profile: | No Formal Written Examination. |
| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: | Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated. |