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, 30 marks; 1,500 word essay, 70 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. |