Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Workplace Learning

• Unit Code

  MAN3655

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

In this unit students will be given the opportunity to develop a broad view of the complexity of designing work-related learning to support the achievement of organisational goals. The unit introduces the basic concepts and theories of workplace learning and training and asks students' to apply some of these concepts to workplace issues and to participate in simulated training delivery. This unit encourages students to construct their own concepts of workplace learning, and assess their own skills for managing learning at work. The student will complete the unit by constructing learning programmes and experiencing programme delivery.

Prerequisite Rule

(Students must pass 1 units from MAN2120, MAN2172 AND Students must pass 1 units from MAN2145)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAN3355

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the three major learning theories.
2. Conduct a planned training session for a specified learning need.
3. Interpret and apply the training cycle to a business problem.
4. Justify the need for and importance of, learning and development to support the achievement of organisational goals.
5. Produce a training manual based on relevant and appropriate learning design priniciples.

Unit Content

1. Introduction to training and development.
2. Strategic training and development.
3. Needs assessment.
4. Learning: Theories and program design.
5. Transfer of training.
6. Training evaluation.
7. Traditional training methods.
8. Development.
9. Careers and career management.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly interactive three hour seminar. The seminar will include lectures, small group activities, role plays, debates, and team games. Students are encouraged to develop training delivery skills through a range of practical activities. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions, where the skills of working effectively with others (specifically team working, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasized. Students are required to complete individual and group assessments which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and practitioner sources.. Regular online access is required. Off-campus students cover the same content as the on-campus unit. Off-campus students are expected to complete a range of learning activities such as analysing case studies, answering review questions and participating in on-line discussions. Off-campus students access this unit via Blackboard. Regular on-line access is required. The lecturer's role in this unit is primarily to guide and facilitate student learning. The role of the student is to undertake self-directed learning through wide reading and completing a range of learning activities. Students are expected to become familiar with library resources that are relevant to this unit. As a minimum, it is expected that the student should read the relevant textbook chapters as well as supplementary material and assigned readings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Noe, R.A. & Winkler, C. (2012). Training & development: Learning for sustainable management (2nd ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill.
• Kowzlowski, S. W. J., & Salas, E. (Eds.) (2010). Learning, training and development in organizations. New York: Routledge.
• Delahaye, B. (2011). Human resource development: Managing learning and knowledge capital (3rd ed.). Prahan, VIC: Tilde University Press.
• Lawlor, D. & Tovey, M. (2011). Training in Australia (4th ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia.
• American Society for Training & Development. (2010). ASTD handbook for measuring and evaluating training. Alexandria, USA: American Society for Training & Development.
• Silberman, M. (2011). Active training: A handbook of techniques, designs, case examples, and tips (3rd ed.). Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Armitage, A. (2012). Teaching and training in lifelong learning (4th ed.). Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

^ Mandatory reference

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